B-25 Mitchell "Meet Miss Runyon" by Javlin-HK-1/32

[Javlin]

Thks Lou,even though it's viral they gave me a big shot of steroids and antibiotics then on top of that pollen galore right now eyes feel buggy.What do think about the hand props look good enough to your eyes? Kevin

[popeye the sailor]

chances are,  if you were to paint the resin ones,  the defect might disappear......it's just a flow mark.  but the blades look good.   the left one looks painted...the one in the middle is the resin one,  so the one on the right must be the one you've sanded.  

[Javlin]

35 minutes ago, popeye the sailor said:

so the one on the right must be the one you've sanded. 

Correct,the defects look to be from a mould that needs to be replaced and to many seriously and can bend and straighten them. Kevin 

[thibaultron]

Glad to hear it was not 19! Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery. You probably already know this, but I found sleeping in my recliner, helped to keep the lungs clearer, when I had the big P.

[popeye the sailor]

elevation in moderation.........perfect!  

[Javlin]

The engine should be done tonight wanted to show a pic of the ignition wires as they go in only 14 more to do and 14 pipes out the back. Kevin

[Old Collingwood]

Looking good mate.

 

OC.

[Javlin]

Thks OC Last pics for the night engine done and L/LG together the parts box is getting empty Kevin

[Javlin]

Titled renamed the West was fun while it lasted Kevin

[lmagna]

14 hours ago, Javlin said:

What do think about the hand props look good enough to your eyes?

This whole build looks fantastic to these eyes, including your prop blades. 

[Egilman]

6 hours ago, Javlin said:

Thks OC Last pics for the night engine done and L/LG together the parts box is getting empty Kevin

So when is the test run going to take place? I think we all would like to hear them run.....

 

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[popeye the sailor]

....a well detailed engine    the props look good too!

[Javlin]

4 hours ago, Egilman said:

So when is the test run going to take place? I think we all would like to hear them run.....

It shant be to far away in the near distant future the box is just about empty. Kevin

[Javlin]

Today has been decals,props and wash day.I made up a solution of burnt umber from a tube and thinner and started on the panel lines and just kept looking at the silver to bright/clean?So,I started with the tailplanes undersides liked the effect just enough lay down a coat wait about one minute or so and gently wipe witha smooth paper towel. The first pic shows the solution laid to the back of the bombbay door.Pic2 shows the whole side done.Pic3 shows the area behind the bomb bay untouched and Pic4 shows OD and decals all swapped down though subtle the decals are dirty now.I think when all done and in natural lighting it will all show.  Kevin

[Old Collingwood]

That looks Stunning Kevin  - really nice work.

 

OC.

[Javlin]

1 hour ago, Old Collingwood said:

That looks Stunning Kevin  - really nice work.

 

OC.

Thks OC got the top of the R/W dusted and chipped the engine and leading edge then another very thin misted coat of clear it matches the top of the fuselage. Kevin

[mtaylor]

I can't add anything to what's been said.  I am in awe.

[Javlin]

51 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

I can't add anything to what's been said.  I am in awe.

trust me these type of bulds are few and far in between for me i like simple at my age. Kevin

 

Thks

[Old Collingwood]

Microset and Sol  are little bueties arnt they  - so impressed with how they settle down a  decal.

 

OC.

[lmagna]

I knew that you would end up making those prop blades into something fantastic Kevin. Along with the rest of the plane! Great inspiration for those like me who are far less capable and talented just knowing that it CAN be done. 

[Egilman]

Just plain speechless.....

[popeye the sailor]

sweet paint job   

[Javlin]

Thks for all the likes and comments fellas helps keep the mojo going at a slow part an area I am not the most familiar with "weathering".I don't want to over weather the crate but I am working layers on the wings.The right wing I would dust spray clear dust spray clear then I smothered it in the burnt umber sit a few and wipe.The L/wing has only been dusted thus far twice and the wings are not locked!The other thing it still a "Tail Dragger" after all that weight and two motors!!Not to worry I will fix that plan already developed.So I have not totally loafing off  and found that the cowls were indeed a blue.

 

She's a beast in size could not imagine a B-17 or 24 in 1/32

Edited April 4, 2020 by Javlin

[Javlin]

The first pic is just showing slosh wash of burnt umber as you can see I stopped at the landing light subtle is what I want then I dusted top and bottom some more and the whole plane has gone flat.The second and third pic again wings are not locked but the glass masking finally came off I need to polish the inside of the upper turret for some over-spray no biggee though.I dirtied up the front cowls flat the props and need to do more chipping on the L/wing that's the fun part with the silver underneath the edge of the blade so lightly.I hope you gents like it Kevin

[Javlin]

So I haven't finished a model in 4+ months! So I needed a little inspiration that all is not on standstill a 1/72 Me-110 "Nightjager" scheme there's a new technique to me I want to try for the paint.

[Old Collingwood]

Now,   this will be cracking also  - good choice of kit.

 

OC.

[mtaylor]

51 minutes ago, Javlin said:

So I haven't finished a model in 4+ months! So I needed a little inspiration that all is not on standstill a 1/72 Me-110 "Nightjager" scheme there's a new technique to me I want to try for the paint.

 

I hope you'll open a log for it.   

[Javlin]

28 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

I hope you'll open a log for it. 

Not this one Mark what you see now is about three hours of work I will be done with this in a flash the whole idea.The main thing I worry about on 1/72 is the aesthetic qualities,outward appearances of the crate. I will show the squiggles technique when I get there. Kevin

Edited April 7, 2020 by Javlin

[popeye the sailor]

she's look'in REAL sweet now!  great job  

[popeye the sailor]

I think I know where Mark was going......we usually don't mix two projects together.  what you might want to do is open a log with a paint and camo theme,  and let others show what they've come up with.  I myself haven't gotten too fancy with my planes,  and I think it would be cool to see longenze and different types of camo.  it's up to you