The first for many years...
- 28 September 2011 08:32128608I posted a while back that I was getting back into my old hobby, making static model aircraft. Well I have completed my first build. I chose a fairly simple first kit but one that would give my new airbrush a good testing and that meant the mottle camo on a Luftwaffe subject.
Sharp eyed Luftwaffe experts may see the deliberate mistake, it was my mistake as the correct part was in the kit - enough said about that.
I am not happy with the canopy. I really need to work on the masking a lot more.
Some technical stuff that any modellers who read this will want.
The kit is an Airfix 1:48 scale Bf109 E-7 Trop
(Yes, Airfix, since Hornby has taken them over they have got their act together now producing a new line of kits that Tamiya would be proud of for their accuracy, fit and detail)
Paints, acrylics: Vallejo Model Air with Vallejo Model Colour for detail brush painting. These are a brilliant range, far superior to Humbrol.
Washes: Modelmates. I am not pleased with their effect and may well revert to oil washes in future or try out Flory washes instead.
Gun smoke residue and engine exhaust residue: Artist pastels, sanded to create a fine power brushed on.
Varnishes: Vallejo
Glues: Mr Cement S, Revell Contacta, Superglue and PVA all used
Very little filler used - Vallejo again
Primer: Vallejo grey
Airbrush - H&S Evolution 2 in One Fpc. 0.4mm nozzle used, 0.15mm for mottle.
Anyway - I have three more simple 1:48 scale kits to practise on before I start on my preferred 1:32 scale more complex kits.
All three are Spitfire types:
Tamiya Spitfire mk5b Trop
Tamiya Spitfire mk1 in Battle of Britain camo.
Airfix Seafire (according to some the best kit ever producde by Airfix well up to Tamiya standard) - 28 September 2011 08:36128609I just used by phone camera and sadly the photos do not come out as clearly on the forum as I would like and a lot of the detail is lost. Pity.
- 28 September 2011 11:22128626I think the camera has exposed for the light background Barry. Try putting them on a dark cloth under stronger lighting.I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
- 28 September 2011 12:09128632I will try a few different lighting schemes and see if I can get better pics. It is a very basic camera on my phone, not usually a problem with the general use it gets but clearly not so good for this, thanks Peter.
- 28 September 2011 13:40128638I have just tried taking some better shots in my office with the desk as background and they seem better on my pc so here they are:
- 28 September 2011 19:03128665Thats impresive Barry ,
- 28 September 2011 21:15128690Excellent Barry
- Ross Miller
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28 September 2011 21:15128692Well done Barry
I have just stocked up:
2 Pounder AT gun
Vickers Mark VI B light tank
Churchill MK III AVRE
Valentine
all 1/35 scale - so once I get my study/workroom shelves built I shall be starting on some of these"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 29 September 2011 04:06128720
Model maker Karsten Speyer controls a model of the first German locomotive 'Adler' on a model ferry at an exhibition in Leipzig, GermanyMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 29 September 2011 07:55128725Thanks Jean and Sarah.
Sounds a good stash there Ross. Like to see your work when its done, do post some pics. - Ross Miller
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29 September 2011 09:44128754I need to unpack some of my older stuff - will do so pics of those and then some pics of the new stuff when I get it done"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 29 September 2011 12:50128772Ross: are you familiar with this site, Flory Models (formerly ProModeller)
It is a great resource though there is a big bias toward aircraft, armour is not ignored and there are some very good build videos and kit reviews including the new Accurate Armour Jackal. Lot of tips, ideas and training videos. It is a subscription site at £2.99 per month but it is worth every penny. The videos really helped me get to grips with airbrushing issues for instance. The forum part has an armour section.
http://www.florymodels.co.uk/site-news/
Also the Vallejo site has a lot of very interesting and informative stuff. It does push their products and some are specifically designed for military vehicles and figures but it is a first class resource and the products are very good.
http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/gb/index.html - 29 September 2011 13:52128781And to think that some people say the internet is used by sad, lonely, men with no friends!!
- Ross Miller
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29 September 2011 21:56128878Barry - that is a new one for me
I use some general sites yo buy kits and materials
Hannants (http://www.hannants.co.uk),
Deluxe Materials (http://www.deluxematerials.co.uk), modelsforsale.com
e-bay
I also subscribe to
Fine Scale Modeller & Military Modelling on line
I use a whole range of paints including vallejo, tamiya, life colour, as well as artist acrylics, inks, oils etc"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 30 September 2011 05:35128913I have seen Hannants and will take a look at those others thanks Ross.
Do you use Future/Klear for the pre/post decally coats? They rave about it on forums but I can't get my head around using floor polish on kits and will stick to tried and true gloss varnishes. - 30 September 2011 06:55128914Model airplanes are suddenly on the public's radar as potential terrorist weapons.
A 26-year-old man from a Boston suburb was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting to attack the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol with remote-controlled model planes packed with explosives.
These are not balsa-wood-and-rubber-band toys investigators are talking about. The FBI said Rezwan Ferdaus hoped to use military-jet replicas, 5 to 7 1/2 feet long, guided by GPS devices and capable of speeds over 100 mph
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - Ross Miller
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30 September 2011 06:58128915Barry - yes I have used future but usually just to gloss canopies - for decals I generally use the microsol or humbrol equivalent products or dry transfers"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
