Me262A-1/U4, 1/48 Dragon

[SANCER]

I thank Huge and Wayne for comments; I'm much better and taking care of my movements and posture. I'll be on a rehabilitation therapy for 10 weeks, attending once a week.

Now I was in bed, I could surf the web and do not remember where I found a file where includes a list of colors of military aviation mainly of WWII, by nation, some with reference to its equivalent in Federal Standard .. .and most interesting! ... equivalent Tamiya colors (some with direct colors of the bottle and others with the exact proportions of Tamiya colors that are required to set the tone described)
I decided to test and create the tones RLM 76, RLM 81 and RLM 82

I would love to share this .pdf file; ...so if anyone of you knows how to be able to do on our forum, teach me how I do it and I do gladly.

Meanwhile I explain how I create the color shown RLM 76 for the bottom of the plane.

The proportion is:
- 19 parts of XF-2 flat white
- 06 parts of XF-19 sky grey
- 03 parts of XF-23 light blue and
- 01 of X-23 clear blue

I made an approximate dilution of 40% paint and 60% lacquer thinner.
Were between 2 and 4 thin layers to get the effect that I liked.

An overview of my painting workshop ...

... And the result ...

I hope you like it....

Now working on the second color ...

Attentive to your kind comments, see you soon ...

Luis Carlos

 

[Wurger]

Looking good.

If you want to share the PDF file you have to create it firstly with the Adobe soft for instance. Save the document on your HDD and then you can post the created file just using the Upload a File option in the same way you posted pictures here.

 

[SANCER]

I appreciate your support and rapid response Wojtek.

I will make my first attempt and I hope fit.

I hope the file share, find it useful. Their views and comments are received.

Greetings to all.

Luis Carlos

 

[Wurger]

I have downloaded and opened the file without any problem. Well done LC.

 

[Crimea_River]

LC, to post a link, do this:

Select the link icon here:

Then paste the link in the URL line and press "insert"

FED-STD-595 Federal Standard 595 Colors FS 30045, 34096, 35622

 

[SANCER]

Muchas gracias mis entrañables colegas!!!

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Luis.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[SANCER]

Here are the remaining two colors ...

And so it, my containers with my new colors ...

With Micro Kristal Klear, they were installed transparent cockpit ends ...

... Remember the gap in front of the windshield? ...

... I patching with Vallejo Plastic Putty ...

... I'll let it dry for at least a couple of days to dry well and can work with files and sandpaper to give the best possible finish.
I'm thinking that after, I give him a pass with Mr. Surfacer 1200 to cover any porosity before continue painting. Any suggestions on this?

Meanwhile I will start working on the pitot with hypodermic needles; repair leg nose landing gear and also wire reinforce what will be the attachment of the two remaining legs.

I wish you all have one week full of all good things having to do with airplanes, plastics, paint and glue hands in !!

Hasta pronto!
Saludos

Luis Carlos

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking forward to the final colours. Your plan for the gap is sound.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Airframes]

I agree with Andy, and it's progressing very nicely.

 

[fubar57]

Way behind here. Sorry to hear about the back Luis, been there, injured that. Paint job looks great. Thanks for that tip on the link Andy.


Geo

 

[Wayne Little]

looking forward to the paint...

 

[SANCER]

Thanks for your comments guys. I keep improving the injury on my back, I thank Geo.

I gave enough time to settle the transparent parts in the fuselage and able to work with more confidence in that hole in the windshield.

I decided to remove the bottom of the mask to improve work ... I tried before with liquid mask, but I did not like (not I show you the pictures !! ... lol )
And I do better liked with Tamiya tape and using templates with a new #11 knife

The pitot was ready! ...

Now that I took the time to work on my P-47 (I took it out from abandonment ) and get into so many little details; I want to give myself the time to do my best ... but is urgent start painting !!!! (Andy & Wayne, I assure you already want to paint ... I have enough photos and images to try for the first time a beautiful camouflage for this great airplane)

I think the Germans have the most, rare, colorful and artistic camouflage of WWII, what is your opinion?

I hope to start today !!
Happy Thursday to all !!

Luis Carlos

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[SANCER]

Finally using the airbrush again !!!

The paint that will be seen from inside the cockpit, the inside of the cover compartment gun and inside which the turbine will be mounted...

After a laborious work with tape, finally was the mask that will cover the sides of the fuselage, and to paint ...!!!

It's my first time that I apply the mottled ... add a little more Tamiya lacquer thinner and lowered pressure airbrush to 6 to 8 psi ... I think it's acceptable ...

... A panoramic painting area with some reference images in the lap ...

As the second color will go over maskin tape, I'll let the paint dry for a couple of days ...

I hope you enjoy it the painting process and your comments are welcome.

Hasta pronto y feliz fin de semana a todos!

Luis Carlos
SANCER

 

[Wurger]