Revell Constellation redux

[Airframes]

Looking good Rob, and glad you've 'discovered' Krystal Klear !

 

[Trebor]

lol I've not gotten krystal klear, yet. but you can bet I will before I finish this model

 

[Wurger]

Looking very nice Rob.

 

[Trebor]

thank you guys, I can't get over how well I did the cockpit windows. it actually LOOKS like a constellation, now

 

[Gnomey]

Coming along nicely Rob!

 

[Trebor]

thanks you guys!

I need some advice...for my next Constellation (the revell kit I got a couple months ago) I'd like to try some photo etched details. how would i work with them?
AIRLINERCAFE.COM - Extra Tech Lockheed 1049 Constellation

 

[Wurger]

Many of these PE parts have to be shaped before sticking to a model. It can be done with a special tool like the one below.... but it is not cheapest thing. Of course , fingers, pliers, tweezers, sticks of different diameters etc can be used too. For sticking of a such parts Cyanoacrylate glues have to be used ( e.g Superglue) But these offered as a gel are useful and give you some time for setting pieces at a correct location. For cutting off of these details you will need a sharp scalpel blade and a file for removing remainders of these "bridges" between a part and a frame. A few guys suggest airbrushing a primer overall frames with details before cutting.

 

[Trebor]

I just found a tutorial. would this be good? Detailing Models with Photoetched Parts: Basic Guide

 

[Lucky13]

Lovely looking lass Rob, excellent work!!

 

[Wurger]

I just found a tutorial. would this be good? Detailing Models with Photoetched Parts: Basic Guide

Yes Trebor , it's a good tutorial. Just all what I said above.

 

[Trebor]

great! I think I might be able to do that!

 

[Lucky13]

Need to get myself a Constellation and a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser......d*mn you Rob, d*mn you!

 

[Trebor]

Need to get myself a Constellation and a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser......d*mn you Rob, d*mn you!

hmuahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

 

[Lucky13]

What's the Academy 1/72 Stratocruiser like?

 

[Trebor]

What's the Academy 1/72 Stratocruiser like?

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http://www.airline-hobby.com/shop/index.cfm?action=ViewDetails&ItemID=17725

 

[Trebor]

more details added, I've applied the required shade of blue to the nose (it was in the instructions) I've painted the engine cowlings light grey and did the spinners chrome. I'm just waiting for the de-icing boots to dry so I can apply a second coat. after that, I'll be coating it in Future Floor polish for a nice, smooth surface for decals to slide on to.

 

[Airframes]

Coming along well Rob.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking good.

 

[Trebor]

thanks, guys! I'll be applying the future floor polish today when I get a chance.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work Rob!