**** DONE: GB-40 1:48 Nakajima B6N2 - Heavy Hitters III

[fubar57]

Thanks Glenn. I've seen several DIY ones online but I'm a real Don't Even Try It kind of guy

 

[fubar57]

These aren't exact as I have neither fonts nor decals that match the tail codes. Close enough and I've made 4 sets to overlap

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Geo.
I very rarely clear-coat metallic finishes, unless it's representing a 'painted' metal finish, for example, on the MiG 21, but, like Glenn, I apply a sealing coat over the decals only, using a brush.
For decals that want to stick like sh*t to a blanket, a tiny drop of washing up liquid in the water very often helps.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far George!

 

[nuuumannn]

I've taken three of the same shots; trying out the new light-box with different flash settings: full flash, slow synchro(a kind of fill flash) and no flash.

Hey Geo, I like whay you are doing with the light box. Perhaps a little suggestion to get more out of your photographic efforts. Perhaps the issue to improving the look of your images is altering your camera's shooting settings, rather than changing the flash settings. What sort of camera are you using and do you shoot with a tripod? If you have a DSLR you should be able to make changes to the settings to improve your photography.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good point. I never use flash but rather use a tripod and ambient light with a small aperture like F28 to get max depth of field.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. I'm using a small point and shoot Canon Powershot Elph. Many functions and I seem to discover something new about the camera all the time. Anyhoo...on finals now, decals are done and getting the fiddly bits together. I've knocked the wheel covers off twice so I will add them just before the outer wings get added. They attach via that small notch in the landing gear. The wheels aren't glued in so that they can be rotated to allow the flat part to sit flush on the ground

 

[nsmekanik]

Lookin really good , I'm going to have to get back on mine soon......

 

[Crimea_River]

Very clean finish Geo. Looks good.

 

[Wayne Little]

That looks real nice George.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Agree with all - looking the biz !

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. I attacked the small windows on the side of the fuselage last night; a right pain in the keester to remove and an even bigger one to clean up. I was also concerned about the small pieces falling inside the fuselage. I'm using this to attach my clear parts as it bonds canopies, etc rock solid.

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Using a round toothpick that had been dipped in the glue, I started on the bottom lip of the window opening and did a lap around it. Imagine my surprise when I saw that the entire opening had sealed over. I knew this could be done but I've struggled with white glue and dedicated model window makers, making several attempts and failing. Seeing this, I felt it would prevent the clear part from dropping inside so I attached said small part. There was no way that it would sit flush and there was no way I was going to amend the part without losing it or destroying it. I decided to use the glue as the clear part. I thought maybe the first attempt was a fluke but all three windows were done in seconds. I didn't want the glue to ooze out so I left the fuselage on its side and when the glue had hardened there was the expected hollow so I added more to get a nice flush fit. Easy-peasey as Bill would say. Attacking the wing-fold attachments today. I started last week and found that the fit of these small parts was less than positive

 

[Crimea_River]

Haven't tried that stuff Geo but will give it a go when my Testers Clear Parts Cement is used up.

 

[SANCER]

I believe that I am also close to live similar experiences with the transparent parts.
Good luck for the two of US.

Saludos

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far George!

 

[fubar57]

Sticky-outy parts save for the pitot were attached before the camp bus. I'll do final touch-up and attach the wings when I get home and this will be done.

 

[N4521U]

That last shot looks pretty spiffy.
I'll have to try adjust to f28 and see if I can get a longer depth of field.
I've never see that Elmers, reckon I've never seen Elmers in Oz......?
And.....NMF and decals is a diboggle for me..........
Nice work on this one, as usual mate!

 

[parsifal]

I agree, that last shot os very good

 

[T Bolt]

Your pictures are looking way too professional now George.