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Gordon McConnell Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 03/03/2022 at 14:30, Paul Johnson 4 said: This is from the Bf109 thread. There is more pictures from page 19 to 23 there that might be of help Just a quick follow up for the brave who have not tried the weathering before and may wish to have a go. After you have undercoated and then put your top coat on I used a black thin permanent marker to mark the panel lines, if you are nervous as I was on the first attempt use a pencil. This can be erased using a simple rubber if it's not where you want it. Once the black lines are draw, highlight each black line with a white pen, ink or gel pens work, draw the same side to keep them looking consistent, I used out board for the wings and behind, then for the fuz, behind and below. You can see it if you look at the pictures. For weathering and shading I used Humbrol dust wash on the upper surfaces and Humbrol ochre on the underside. This was done using a cheapy airbrush and a piece of paper to prevent overspray at the front of the panel lines again look at the picture . For the exhaust smoke I used Tamiya smoke lightly built up to I thought it looked ok. it's difficult to over do this one as it goes on very opaque. I also used Humbrol oil wash, which is a gloss, to show some 'leaks' in appropriate places. Go on have a go you know you want too...! https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/39755-warbird-replicas-bf-109-club/&do=findComment&comment=764933 Paul and Graham, thanks for the tips on weathering and panel lines. The Bf109 looks fantastic. I will have a go with some panel lines on the bottom surface first. No one will notice if it goes wrong!! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 My foamboard Ki45 has seen some work too! All done with the techniques in the link Graham 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Looks great Graham! Very realistic paint work on an interesting model. I like the oil streaks from the radial engines, just like it must have looked 78 years ago! Is the model scratch built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Thanks Gordon, very kind of you. Yes; it was my first foray into scratch built scale models built from foamboard. I had a zero canopy I could use, and 3d printed the cowls and filled in the gaps between them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Very impressive indeed!! I like the concept of building by filling in between the cowlings!!.?? Super result. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 19:23, Gordon McConnell said: Very impressive indeed!! I like the concept of building by filling in between the cowlings!!.?? Super result. I agree so wholeheartedly I am beginning to think start with the wing tips and fill in between 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On the Mosquito I am currently building I started from a profile fuselage and worked out over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 So with Richard moving to Wiltshire, me still in Essex, Covid and lockdowns, we ended up with the stock in storage. Richard has started to sort out some things. So I thought I would give you guy's the heads up. I have just put one P51B kit, one P51D kit and Two Hurricane kits on the WarbirdReplicas.co.uk website. There is also One JU88 Bomber kit but you will have to email me for that. All are first come first served. Glynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Bit of an update the painting is nearly finished. Then need to sort out the nose and correct the control surface linkages and we might be ready to maiden. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Update on p51 Getting to final paint stages... And starting to check servo and retract setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Just weight her obviously not complete but tried to include all the bits. 2.5kg without battery (5.5lbs in old money). Does that sound about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 That will be about right Jon . My blue nose weighs 6lb but doesnt have flaps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, RICHARD WILLS said: That will be about right Jon . My blue nose weighs 6lb but doesnt have flaps . Doesn't that affect the CofG of your head? 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I need to do a tiny bit more painting but was checking the control surfaces and gear on the wings. The left flap is not fully retracing maybe 50mm lower than the right. Should I cut it out and fix or will it be OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 50mm...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Jonathan Take some photos, and also see if it retracts properly without the servo pushrod connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Sorry auto correct changed it. Its 5 - 10mm will take a photo later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Did you try to check the movement with the servo link disconnected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Ok I have had a play. I can get it to sit like this but the servo is humming away like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 It's not humming like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Jonathan when you fitted the flaps were they already covered? Have a look to see if the curved upper section of the flap is tight against the top sheeting of the wing. If it is you could slide a fine piece of wet n dry paper under it and take a little off of it. CHECK it first don't just go straight in with the sanding. Try to locate where the resistance is. Each flap should sit comfortably in its fully up position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Paul, I think it's in the curved bit of the flap. It never sat comfortably home. I might need to take it out and re-sheet the curve. Not happy with it... ahhh so close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 After all the effort you've put in on this, it's well worth a bit more time to get it working properly. It can be quite hard to see exactly where the flap is binding but, once found, hopefully a few strokes with a sanding block or file should fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 All, Getting there. I have repaired the flaps. And started on the weathering. Decals are going on tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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