**** DONE Dornier Do-217 E-4 U5+XN 5.KG 2, Gilze-Rijen, 1942

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Most LW planes I've done had a very dark grey or even black wheel hub. Don't know about the Do-17 but a quick look at references and a careful comparison of the tire shade could confrir that.
 
I think it's gloss black looking in a few books...

ah sh!t I don't have gloss black...well for Christmas I asked for a giftcard to the hobby shop.
 
That would work, but IMHO, the gloss balck would have lasted as long as the first ferry flight. Dust on landings and take-offs would have dulled the finish right away.
 
You can put the Future on the flat black to go with a new look or go with the flat black and some lightly dry-brushed brown or dust colour for the used look.
 
Crimea_River said:
You can put the Future on the flat black to go with a new look or go with the flat black and some lightly dry-brushed brown or dust colour for the used look.
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Or try a semi-gloss black for a slightly less polished look.

I usually use the Gunze Sanyo tire black on the tires with semi gloss black or the underside camo color on the wheels. Then you can add a wash or dry brush them to dirty them up a bit if you wish.
 
Harrison, just give a thin, quick coat of Future, with a brush. When it's dry, it should be semi-matt. Then, dry-brush it with a 'dusty' colour, very lightly. A mid grey will work well, and you just want to give a hint of dulling it down and making it look used. Takes seconds!
 
After run to LHS for some much needed basic colors (Black, white, Olive Drab, RLM 66, Brown, tape and thinner) I should get back on this and finish landing gear, rear one atleast.
 
There are still some MINOR fillings, removing of glue, and stuff to occur , but here it is as of now. With this out of the way it,s clear sailing....

I know the glue and stuff.... but I am super pleased with the progress.
 

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