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Post by Boots on Nov 6, 2023 21:00:55 GMT
I`d have done the same  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2023 5:08:48 GMT
Excellent workings Guy,and yes I always use the Eduard etch first  . |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 7, 2023 7:30:57 GMT
Excellent workings Guy,and yes I always use the Eduard etch first . I'm starting to believe we all do lol 😂😅😅 |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 7, 2023 10:17:52 GMT
Looking fantastic!
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 7, 2023 16:11:49 GMT
Thanks Ian. 👊 I fiddled on this afternoon while Sam was with the dog groomer. I don't know the exact word for it so I'll call it the 'cockpit cage' of which the sides are now ready to be weathered a bit. Result 1: 
Result 2:  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2023 16:56:34 GMT
Result 1 is in opinion bloody awesome  . Result 2, is out of this world  |
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Post by bwilt on Nov 7, 2023 17:54:30 GMT
Both look great 😄
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Post by Boots on Nov 7, 2023 19:23:45 GMT
Top work fella and lovin` Sam`s new look |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 7, 2023 19:47:15 GMT
Paul, Bert and Boots thank you mates.
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Post by SteveM on Nov 7, 2023 20:49:49 GMT
Impressive stuff AG!
After using both I think that coloured PE looks better than 3D print, especially in 48 and 72 scales.
The frame is actually the tubular load bearing structure that the engine and wing bolted to.
Being a Hawker aircraft you can trace this method back to the Demon and Fury biplanes.
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 7, 2023 20:55:53 GMT
Thank you for the info Steve, this is what makes a thread really interesting to me!👊👍
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 8, 2023 19:04:29 GMT
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Post by Boots on Nov 8, 2023 19:26:41 GMT
I`ve just picked my jaw up off the floor  ......absolutley stunning work fella 
If i could give more than one `LIKE` you`d have 10 |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 8, 2023 20:17:42 GMT
I'm more than happy with one like mate!
This so far fits perfect, Eduard really rocks when it comes to combining amazing detail with genius engineering.
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Post by bwilt on Nov 8, 2023 21:24:25 GMT
That is one great piece of work, let's hope you will see it in the finished model...
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 8, 2023 21:46:06 GMT
That is one great piece of work, let's hope you will see it in the finished model... Thanks Bert, I'm afraid not that much will remain visible once the canopy is on. With that in mind I tuned up the brightness of the green just a tad. |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 8, 2023 22:52:16 GMT
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 8, 2023 23:13:42 GMT
Guy, that cockpit is phenomenal! The level of detail is amazing. And Sam the Pupper is such a great looking dog!!! Thanks for posting the photos of the 1/1 scale version. You are making me want to build my 32 scale Tempest.
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Post by Paul B on Nov 9, 2023 5:04:56 GMT
The office is just awesome Guy . That second picture, of the real aircraft, it shows you how to to paint stripes with a mop Or maybe even, just add paint the butt of your overalls and slide over the wing |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 9, 2023 8:25:36 GMT
Guy, that cockpit is phenomenal! The level of detail is amazing. And Sam the Pupper is such a great looking dog!!! Thanks for posting the photos of the 1/1 scale version. You are making me want to build my 32 scale Tempest. Thank you Ian, yes I just had to put al this sharp detail in, photo etched parts or plastic. It looks amazing indeed but all the credits go to the kit manufacturer! And Sam, well we're the best friends possible, especially since he suddenly lost his eyesight. The photos are an inspiration and I posted them to show once more that invasion stripes weren't always nicely brushed on. Of course there were some luckily and to be honest I prefer the 'clean' stripes on a model. Me inspiring a modeller of your caliber, that's nice to hear chap! |
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