DONE: P-47N, 2 Big and Too Heavy 318th Fg 333rd Fs, Group Build

[Lucky13]

Once again dear boy, jolly good show I say, carry on!

 

[rochie]

thanks frightfully dear boy, more progress on the morrow dont you know !

 

[Lucky13]

Marvelous! Looking forward to some revealing pics, don't you know! Biggles had to dash, will be back in a couple of ticks though...

 

[rochie]

bit more masking and painting done, paint is still a bit wet !
looks ok but i need to practice more i think

 

[lesofprimus]

One thing that stands out Karl is the crispness of ur taped off lines.... What kind of tape are using to mask off the stripes??? It seems to leave a slightly bled-through look.....

Maybe try pressing down harder on the tape seams so they secure better to the model???

 

[Wayne Little]

Done good so far Karl....but it looks like some minor touch ups are necessary....

 

[rochie]

thanks guy's
Dan i used normal masking tape from the D.I.Y shop.
i removed the tape straight away should i leave it to dry first ?

 

[lesofprimus]

U should definatly wait for it to dry first Karl, but I dont think thats where the problem lies with the bleed thru.... That looks to be from the poor sticky quality of the tape u used...

 

[rochie]

Cheers Dan, will look into it !

 

[Lucky13]

Try Tamiya's tape Karl. One thing that I did when I masked and painted, was lay on too thick first, instead for several soft and thinner layers.... Looks great nonetheless old sport!

 

[rochie]

thanks Jan

 

[Wayne Little]

definitely get some Tamiya tape it will do a much better job...

 

[Catch22]

Looking good Karl!

 

[Njaco]

Defiantely looking good!

 

[rochie]

cheers lads

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Karl. I agree with the chaps. Ordinary masking tape is fine for some tasks, but it is too 'course', which allows the bleed on fine-line work. The Tamiya tape is low tack, smooth, and sharp edged, which helps eliminate the problem. OK, it's about £4, but well worth it, and sometimes you can use the same strips again for less important jobs.
If in doubt about getting bleed-through, once the tape is in place, put a thin coat of the base colour over the edges of the tape; this seals it, and prevents the second colour bleeding and causing the spikey look.

 

[rochie]

Great tip Terry, i'll give it a go on the undersides

 

[rochie]

need your opinion's guy's !

do you think 333rd Fs had yellow wing tips?

pics below show a model done by Adam Payne who's father flew in the 333rd and a 333rd P-47 from 1945 at Ie shima, there's also a link to his website.
Me Fahdda

i dont think the black and white pic shows yellow wing tips !

what do you all think ?

 

[rochie]

Re- did the black stripes on the horisontal surfaces.
come out a little better just had to let the paint dry but will have to invest in some tamiya tape

 

[Airframes]

Looking better Karl - you're improving with every step mate.
Regarding those yellow wing tips; it's not possible to be 100% sure, but the tips might well be yellow. On the aircraft nearest the camera, the port tip (only just) shows a slight difference in contrast and reflection, which could be yellow paint.
As the modeller's father was with the unit, I reckon he'd know about the colours, and would get it right - he may even have had a colour pic.
I think I'd be tempted to go with yellow tips mate.