Me262A-1/U4, 1/48 Dragon

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Crimea_River said:
Looking good. The grey of the cockpit looks very light though. It could be the lighting.

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I agree with you Andy, in several photographs the gray is so dark, but there are several in which look lighter colored. These 3 photos are the most representative, and of them made my decision ; I wanted clearer the front panel and side panels that allow look more details and apply the dark gray to rest of the cockpit.







... I hope I'm not so wrong !!
 
Luis my friend, it seems the same thing is happening to you that is happening to me on my 1/144 Shenyang J-8H build, lots of bad luck that causes little errors (that end up taking a long time to fix) Although your fixes look great and can't wait to see more progress on this Me-262 excellent work so far

As for the Grey, if you're working with Tamiya, German Grey is a good tone (at least I use it on most of my late war German aircraft)
 
You're very kind with your comments Rogi; It has indeed been some details that I must be more careful, but I've taken with philosophy and have paid special attention to solve, dedicating the time necessary ... just as you have to know, we can only keep learning, practicing on our wrongs and enjoy as always!

What is the Tamiya gray tone that you mean ?, I have the XF-24, however I used the Dark Sea Grey of Vallejo 71,048 I found most suitable. For instrument panels, I used Pale Blue Grey 71046 Vallejo also, slightly darkened.

The time spent on these details was too much, so I hope soon upload photos of my work so far.

A hug.

Luis Carlos
Sancer
 
The late colour of a cockpit interior used by Germans is named RLM66. The FS number is 36081. Humbrol 67, Gunze H416, Testors 2079, ModelMaster Acrylic FS36081 Euro I Gray 4750, Vallejo 70.836 London Grey (FS36081). But you should remember that the colour is the base one used for real planes. For modelling it should be made lighter with some of white according to scale effect .

 
I usually mix Tamiya XF-63 (German Grey) and combine it with Tamiya RLM Grey to whatever colors I need (we have little to no paints here, so a lot of mixing is involved)

It depends how weathered/what batch of manufacturer's paint you are trying to emulate as Wurger has suggested, those other options are great as well
 
Wojtek, excellent information; now I have as a reference to German models.
Rogi thanks for your answer.


I share this little progress ..8)

These are the weapons bay and its components: cannon dispensing cartridge, firewalls, 50mm bullets. and spent cartridges chutes...

















and so it was ... (I failed the focus in some photos )











... I also worked the wiring of the panel rear ...





These are the photos so far.

Greetings and see you soon ...

LC
SANCER
 
Muchas gracias por sus visitas mis amigos Andy, Rogi, Wojtek, Huge, Brian y Wayne

Hello again my dear colleagues and friends.
These two weeks I have been absent between workload and trips out of the city.

The detailed process has been slow but really enjoyed the short time I've had ... I share the photos, hoping comments ...

The rear of the instrument panel was completed ...











The front also was ready ...









At the time that includes all the components that make up the cockpit, then I will apply a coat of matte varnish.

For now it looks like the seat ...









This is inside the cockpit with the side panels and the rear seat structure ...









With this small step I leave them until the next opportunity.






Receive an affectionate greeting. (Celebrating the Patriotic month in Mexico.)

Saludos con cariño (celebrando el mes Patrio en México)

Luis Carlos
SANCER
 
With Terry. You have a very steady hand L-C as I know how small that darned IP is. Not sure what colour you used on the panel and the side consoles but it looks light. Perhaps it's the shine from your light but they should be the same colour as the rest of your pit.

I have the same base kit and am debating whether, or not, to hollow out the seat cushion as I don't think it would have been there in Luftwaffe use as the crew sat on their chutes. The back rest was likely there. Here's a pic from the net of, I believe, the B-1a/U1 in South Africa.

 
I appreciate your kind comments Terry and Andy, the truth, I think I'm infected by the "evil of detail things"

I agree with you Andy and really appreciate your opinion and advice , as you can see in my post # 41 are some pictures with shades of gray for the interior, and some come to vary the pitch of the instrument panels regarding sides.

I used the Dark Sea Grey of Vallejo 71.048 I found MOST suitable. For instrument panels, I used Vallejo 71046 Pale Blue Grey also, slightly darkened.

It is very likely that I have not attached to the general rule, but I wanted to might show off my best "first steps" with such a detailed board.

Similarly there are several pictures on the net where the seat not wearing "cushion" and not the small lumbar cushion.







In real pictures of other airplanes of the era, I have also seen using the two options, with a cushion on the seat and in others, that in the hollow where they sit over the parachute they wear.
There are so many versions of one aircraft and squadrons with different missions ...!

... and I just beginning to form my collection, I do not know how much time to make a second version of those who I have so far ... being so many fighters, medium and large four-engine bombers !!

I'm in the right forum, "I love WW2 aircraft"

Hasta pronto amigos míos!!

Luis Carlos
SANCER
 
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