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Definitely something round I'd say...
Done : JV44 Fw190D-9 "Red1" of Heinz Sachsenberg Gruppe Build....
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The RED dot shows the Electrical power socket hatch.
With regards to the Sheen issue it can be a matte to semi matt to semi gloss depending on the paint and application, some pics show the variations some don't, lighting conditions and angle add fuel to the fire....
My Baer 190 has a light sheen to it but in many shots you wouldn't know it...
With regards to the Sheen issue it can be a matte to semi matt to semi gloss depending on the paint and application, some pics show the variations some don't, lighting conditions and angle add fuel to the fire....
My Baer 190 has a light sheen to it but in many shots you wouldn't know it...
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lesofprimus
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Wayne, u didnt answer the wuestions... What are ur recommendations on the 2 things in question...
The final coat, more matte/more sheen/good as is, and the red dot scandal... Is it there or not???
The final coat, more matte/more sheen/good as is, and the red dot scandal... Is it there or not???
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Dam its looking good!
Catch22
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Dan, Wayne does mean that there's a red dot there.
Yes, the red dot should be there.....however...close examination of the area leads me to believe the hatch cover has been removed...as there is a hint of a small shadow when there shouldn't be?
and the final finish should have a slight sheen to it. your model certainly ALREADY looks pretty good....don't over do it!
and the final finish should have a slight sheen to it. your model certainly ALREADY looks pretty good....don't over do it!
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lesofprimus
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Alright, thanks guys... So add the red dot and give it a slight coat of gloss to bring up the sheen.... Sounds good...
Oh..sorry Dan.
I was thinking about my favourite JV44 kite when writing the post.Of course there should have been "Red1".Just like in the pic you upladed.It is clearly visible the bird was slightly of shinning.So we can say she should be a little bit semi-gloss facture.
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I agree with Wayne and Wojtek on the 'sheen'.
That 'Red Dot', as Wayne pointed out, is the cover over the ground power unit socket. The cover itself is a round 'flap', not unlike one you might find on the fuel tank of a car, and this is set within the circular mounting. If looked at straight on, it appears as two circles, one within the other. The cover, and often the circular mount, was painted red, to be immediately visible to ground crew. In the pic, it is possible that the cover is missing, or not fitted in the first place, which was common, but the area would still be painted red.
It should be just visible in the attached pic of my 1/48th Dora, inside the black cross. (if I've posted the right pic!)
That 'Red Dot', as Wayne pointed out, is the cover over the ground power unit socket. The cover itself is a round 'flap', not unlike one you might find on the fuel tank of a car, and this is set within the circular mounting. If looked at straight on, it appears as two circles, one within the other. The cover, and often the circular mount, was painted red, to be immediately visible to ground crew. In the pic, it is possible that the cover is missing, or not fitted in the first place, which was common, but the area would still be painted red.
It should be just visible in the attached pic of my 1/48th Dora, inside the black cross. (if I've posted the right pic!)
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Cool Terry, I added the decal and it went on perfectly, not too "Bright" like the model up above... I'll post pics soon, maybe in the am tomorrow... I got most everything stuck on now, including gear doors and antennas.... Goota dry before handling and spray...
Still have to do the gloss spice up, as well as finish the spinner (got the yellow done, gloss is drying, then tape off and RLM66 spray, install gunsight and the canopy pieces, which Im gonna need help on doing...
Then comes the dreaded antenna wire job........................
Still have to do the gloss spice up, as well as finish the spinner (got the yellow done, gloss is drying, then tape off and RLM66 spray, install gunsight and the canopy pieces, which Im gonna need help on doing...
Then comes the dreaded antenna wire job........................
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lesofprimus
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Oh please dude, Im a rookie for Christsakes....
But thanks anyways..
But thanks anyways..
rookie bah it looks like wayne's been to your house ! 
just kidding Les youve done a fantastic job, i hope my brush painted K-4 looks half as good
just kidding Les youve done a fantastic job, i hope my brush painted K-4 looks half as good
Njaco
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christ!!!!!!!
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Yes my son???
Oh, u mean the other one, Jesus Christ... My bad...
Thanks guys, I feel very humble and happy that it came out as good as it is... Still not quite done tho....
Oh, u mean the other one, Jesus Christ... My bad...
Thanks guys, I feel very humble and happy that it came out as good as it is... Still not quite done tho....
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Well, grandfathers F4U coming up as the next crate project then, yes? 8)
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Looks terrific Dan! The wheel bays really look like painted metal - great job overall, award yourself a higher rating!
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Thanks guys.....
The F4U will be for the next Group Build.... Im going to start up the Nashorn u got me next Jan.... May well also start one of the 1/48th scale Bf 109's for this build off.... We'll see how things go....
The F4U will be for the next Group Build.... Im going to start up the Nashorn u got me next Jan.... May well also start one of the 1/48th scale Bf 109's for this build off.... We'll see how things go....
