What's on The Workbench (4 Viewers)

[fubar57]

RLM02 in the wheel wells and landing gear. I was about to do a Tamiya mix to do these when #1 daughter called and asked if I had suitable paint for golf balls. I told her I had a bunch of enamels that I probably will never use and while going through them I found a Model Master RLM02. I don't like using enamels because of the extra cleanup and wife angering odor but screw the mix

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Meanwhile, back at the Spitfire, seat painted with a mix of Vallejo Rust, Red and White, just to see what the result would be. Its a little darker without the flash

 

[A4K]

Nice Geo. The wife (and kids') angering odours are the only reason I switched to acrylics. Still prefer enamels...

 

[Wurger]

 

[Bernhart]

Some great details in the wheel well

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Sure is

 

[A4K]

How's the assembly mate? I have that one in the stash.

 

[fubar57]

Legs on, royal pain in the keester spiral applied, prop awaiting backing plate to bring it all together

 

[A4K]

...but looking good mate

Last shot of the homemade Halifax prop before it flies to Canada... hopefully it will arrive in one piece.

 

[Bernhart]

Going together really well, so far no fit issues

 

[A4K]

Good to hear, cheers Bernie.

 

[fubar57]

Togetherness almost complete

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Its looking very nice George.

 

[A4K]

Nice Geo

And I have a theory... I have a photo of 4 or so groundcrew starting a Corsair prop, by pulling a rope attached to a small cover fitted to the end of a prop blade. Is it possible that the Germans sometimes did this, especially maybe in the winter, and that a specific blade tip was used (for whatever reason), thus causing the single worn trailing edge..?
Just an idea, as Douglas Adams said, just putting it out there on the plate to see if anyone pours mustard on it.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Sounds logical Evan.

 

[A4K]

Up there for thinking, down there for dancing Vic

 

[Vic Balshaw]

I can relate to half of that..................................I'll let you figure!

 

[Viking1066]

Beautiful work Geo!