Nice work so far!
**** DONE: GB-55 1/48 A-20B Havoc - MTO III
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Donivanp
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I would have liked to but it's too far into the build to try it now. I may be interested in such in the future and maybe someone else can go through this thread later for their own build and get'er done right.....That's exactly how it should be: thick paint, "crazy painter at work", the lighter tone does not cover the OD evenly, no masking of insignia, serials etc.
Don, you did great here! This is probably one of the very few times I've seen this particular type of temporary camo done correctly. On the original photos one can virtually feel how thick the "paint" was applied with tools you already listed, but also with sponges and probably even with bare hands (e.g. the blue disk around the white star shows some traces of "dirty fingers"):
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Please note that there are no runs or sags at all - that's not some standard paint from the can!
When I wrote you, I was thinking you'll not change anything, but now I see you did it. I think (not that I'm pushing you) you can revise the wings as well. And then eventually play a little bit with the fine sandpaper (or steel wool grade # 0000) to make some of the light coloured areas (or better only portions of them) look worn.
Cheers!
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Donivanp
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Decals in place and clear coat applied. I found I could not account for the nose glazing but I did find someone who was parting out the kit on EvilBay.
Starting on panel lining. Using some desert colors to start with.
I'll try a few different inputs and see what works best..... Until later thanks for the inputs and words.
Starting on panel lining. Using some desert colors to start with.
I'll try a few different inputs and see what works best..... Until later thanks for the inputs and words.
Vic Balshaw
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Looking good.
Good work so far!
Nice Don....
Don, I don't want to breathe in your neck on every step, so please do not take it wrongly, when I'm making some suggestions.
Please, check the photos in your thread - just a reminder that the bombardier's noses of these particular birds were partially overpainted: the glazing in the middle is there but overpainted in the original tone OD. Then partially overpainted with mud - see detail from a previously posted photo:
Cheers!
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Donivanp
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NP, it's covered in the paint scheme. I very much appreciate your inputs. I haven't put the nose glazing on as I can't find it. We all know how organized I am and it's transparent, got another on the way, but yes I did catch that upper paint. ThanksDon, I don't want to breathe in your neck on every step, so please do not take it wrongly, when I'm making some suggestions.
Please, check the photos in your thread - just a reminder that the bombardier's noses of these particular birds were partially overpainted: the glazing in the middle is there but overpainted in the original tone OD. Then partially overpainted with mud - see detail from a previously posted photo:
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Cheers!
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
All hail the Carpet God.
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Donivanp
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Drilling holes…….
The pilot access hatch has a series of weight saving holes in the aft section. This is denoted in the kit with just a set of circular and oval ridges and not holes, soooo, holes I made them.
The pilot access hatch has a series of weight saving holes in the aft section. This is denoted in the kit with just a set of circular and oval ridges and not holes, soooo, holes I made them.
Nice work so far!
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Donivanp
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Vic Balshaw
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Real muddy wheels, must have landed after a rain storm.
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Donivanp
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Naw, just towed through the mudReal muddy wheels, must have landed after a rain storm.
Vic Balshaw
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Had this problem when I was at Thumrait, Oman. The off load area for cargo was of the end of the runway and following the only rainstorm we had in my two years there, the C130 gamely headed for the off load area and sunk in the water logged sand.
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Donivanp
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Many photos of planes stuck in the mud in the rainy season in wwii.Had this problem when I was at Thumrait, Oman. The off load area for cargo was of the end of the runway and following the only rainstorm we had in my two years there, the C130 gamely headed for the off load area and sunk in the water logged sand.
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Donivanp
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Seems I had a set of Eduard for the A-20B/C. All that hole drilling was for naught, the replacement was in the set....
I didn't like the .50 M2 Browning in the kit and the Eduard will spruce it up but I don't like the Eduard wrap around cooling shroud for the barrel. I have replacement barrels just for this issue. I forst had to cut the barrel off then cut the guard from the barrel and drill a hole in the guard and in the gun.
I didn't like the .50 M2 Browning in the kit and the Eduard will spruce it up but I don't like the Eduard wrap around cooling shroud for the barrel. I have replacement barrels just for this issue. I forst had to cut the barrel off then cut the guard from the barrel and drill a hole in the guard and in the gun.
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Vic Balshaw
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Lucky you found that grating before you sealed everything up and I agree with the gins on most kits, can't beat the brass replacement kits and I feel its a nice finishing touch to the final kit.
Good work so far!
Looking good Don...!
