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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 18, 2021 6:59:12 GMT -6
Glad you got those fit issues worked out. Looks sinister painter all black. Thanks Steve! Well......I got the warble pattern all laid down this morning so she's all ready for some color coats to start going down this week.
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Post by 41chevy on Apr 18, 2021 9:23:44 GMT -6
I've noticed that a few Tamiya kits appear to be DML or Italeri by their fit and molding. One armor kit in a Tamiya box has the exact same sprues as the Orange Box DML/Dragon kits
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 18, 2021 11:07:55 GMT -6
I've seen that a couple of times myself Paul and you're right.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 1, 2021 6:12:51 GMT -6
Sorry for the long absence guys....had a ton going on in the last month or so to include the loss of one of my very best friends. Tough month all the way around. I'll be posting updates to this one soon.
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Post by stevielewis on Jul 2, 2021 2:39:54 GMT -6
Sorry for the long absence guys....had a ton going on in the last month or so to include the loss of one of my very best friends. Tough month all the way around. I'll be posting updates to this one soon. I think we have all had something like that happen to one of us at some time this past year. My condolences to you, and to the family of your friend. Take your time and return when you feel up to it.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 3, 2021 6:33:53 GMT -6
Thanks Steve. I'm making my way back slowly. Had to help plan and host the memorial service for him yesterday. Lotsa work but it went off with very few problems.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 3, 2021 6:39:17 GMT -6
Bottom coated with a VERY light coat of RLM 76 (light blue) and darkened panel lines up top.....now ready for the topside color... This was the beginning stages of applying the RLM 74 gray to the top side. Masking off for this splinter camouflage proved to be more difficult than I remembered BUT....once I had a method I just ran with it. This is the scheme I'm shooting for here: Franz Stigler's 262 from JV44 in the spring of 1945 Top side camo coming more together and tried my hand at the first attempt on the side mottling on this bird. If you've never tried this, I can tell you that it will definitely improve your skills with an airbrush. But didn't care for it much because the mottle pattern started too low on the sides so I re-applied the RLM 76 and mottled again....there....that's more like it....
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 6, 2021 12:13:23 GMT -6
This will most likely be my last update till she's finished which aint all that far away. Still got the canopy to paint and install, gun bay panels to open up, aerial antennae and last little details to install. She's now on her feet.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 8, 2021 11:22:02 GMT -6
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Post by stevielewis on Jul 9, 2021 9:00:49 GMT -6
I think you did an outstanding job on this beautiful model!
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 9, 2021 10:47:14 GMT -6
Came out fantastic!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 28, 2021 14:30:02 GMT -6
I think you did an outstanding job on this beautiful model! Thanks Steve! Applying that paint dang near killed my eyesight but I'm pretty happy with it.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 28, 2021 14:30:23 GMT -6
Thanks Paul!! I appreciate that man.
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