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With a model of this size, I would probably use an automotive primer from a rattle can. First, prep the surface to be painted with a light sanding then a wipe down using something like naptha or lacquer thinner to remove any oils or residue.
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Thanks to all for your kind comments and for all the "likes". 😎
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I tinkered around with a couple of different methods I never tried before on the prop/s, trying for a wood grain, laminated wood finish. The kit comes with four different props, so it allows for some experimentation. The one I liked best for looks, I didn't use. It was done with artist oil paint. It was taking FOREVER to dry though. In hindsight, I should have thinned down the oils with a reducer, like maybe lighter fluid...that would help for a much faster dry time. I settled on using water color pencils for the prop in the picture. Wetting a fine tipped brush in water, then touching the pencil, and applying the water color that way in multiple coats. Those do a pretty good job of simulating wood grain. I think I need a higher quality set of water color pencils though. It was fun and a learning experience.
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Albatros D.V D.2078/17. Ottomar Hagenmuller, MFJ 1, late 1917 (killed 5 Dec 1917) Final Photos These will be the final photos for my 1:32 Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V, Ottomar Hagenmuller. It has been a joy of a kit to build. I have two more copies of this same kit and will build each a little differently to represent the pilots who flew them. A note about the kit decals: The decal sheets are about as good as they get. Everything in perfect register, all the colors bright and crisp. The decals are a little thicker than others. I found that the Solvaset decal solution worked best with these particular decals specifically to help soften and settle the decals to conform to the specific shapes and panel lines they were placed over. This is a fine model and I highly recommend it...it's worth the money IMHO. Two thumbs up!
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Kermit's Fokker D.VII
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Kermit Weeks takes his Albatros for a ride on a beautiful, sunny Florida day. If you ride east on I-4 out of Tampa toward Orlando, you'll often see Kermit flying one of his vintage warbirds. The man has some beautiful aircraft, I can tell you that with certainty. It's funny watching this Albatros in flight...it really does sound just like a farm tractor.
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When I receive the kit, will look it over to see if there are areas that need improvement. From what I've seen, it's great right out of the box.
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Hi OC, thanks for stopping by. I just bought the 1:32 Tamiya Mosquito and am waiting for it to arrive. It will take up quite a bit of space. I guess I better start finding a good way to hang these airplanes from the ceilings to display them. 😵
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Sopwith Camel F-1. WWI Fighter, 1/16 Scale (3/4" = 1')
CDW replied to DocBlake's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
A very very very true statement, sound advice. -
If you ever get a chance to lay your hands on one, buy the old Revell Bob Glidden Pro Stock Thunderbird kit. You will not be sorry, I promise you that. A beautiful, well fitting kit, and the decals are super nice. It's the red and white '88 Thunderbird.
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With our daughter and her husband visiting us now, and prior to that, the home remodeling project, I haven't done a lot with the Alby, but thought I should take some photos tonight of what I have done for posterity sake.
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Love this model, Denis. It's one of my favorite Revell kits. Fits together really well.
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Sopwith Camel F-1. WWI Fighter, 1/16 Scale (3/4" = 1')
CDW replied to DocBlake's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
My oldest brother was co owner of a small airfield in a rural Florida area. They had two Citabrias that were fully aerobatic. Big brother took me for some great aerobatic flying sessions and gave me lots of stick time. Man, those were some fun days in the 60's and early 70's. But one of the most fun rides ever was in an aerobatic sail plane. Back in those days, it was relatively cheap to acquire a pilot's license and there were affordable aircraft to be had. Not so much today. -
I wonder if there are any of the major WW2 warship's ship boats still in existence. They had some nice looking boats.
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She's really coming along nicely, Denis. I like the dry brushing you did. Your bathroom ordeal reminds me of when we lived a short month or two in a rented house in the mountains of West Virginia and all we had was an outhouse. But hey, it had a natural gas heater inside it and was a double seater. A side-by-side model. 😕 Who in the heck sits on the outhouse throne with someone else at their side? Riddle me that. It sure ain't me. 😄
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Wow, that is amazing Danny. I would'a never thunk it (the cheap aftermarket ink). What a pleasant surprise. The Epson printer is what I have, too. Never would have dreamed it could print so well as that.
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The effort you put into the detail of the flight decks has paid off. Looks very convincing and busy as it would on a real carrier.
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Which model of home printer are you using Danny? Factory ink I presume?
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The color of the paper parts is outstanding. Are the parts printed on a home printer or in a print shop?
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Clear Coats in the Tropics
CDW replied to Richmond's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
The biggest concern I have is the relative humidity level where I am spray painting. Ideal level is 40 - 50%. High humidity will cause paint drying issues and causes clear coats to fog. Low humidity can also be a problem, but it's unlikely you're dealing with low humidity in a tropical environment. -
Oh wow, that tire. You are very fortunate not to have had a major mishap. Any idea what may have caused that tire to come apart like that? I know you must be concerned now about the other three tires. I love the way your model is progressing. It is beautiful.
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