Nice scallops. Got one in the pile that I keep looking at.
What an interesting project!
Thanks for sharing, Steve. Looking real good, pretty sure this one would intimidate me from ever starting.
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I’ve seen these in pics over the years, no idea if I ever saw one in person but it took your thread to get my attention. Talk about an engine with wings and control surfaces and a place to sit, wowzer!
Thanks Greg,
I saw a replica R1 at the Sana Rosa airport several years ago. In fact, I completly forgot about it until my wife showed me a picture I had taken. I’ve seen the Z at the Muesum of Flight on Boeing Field in Seattle about 4 years ago. Same screwy paint job. At least I have the templets if I do that one.
It’s a PIA
AHA!
It’s nice to see someone doing the “Fat, Short Bird” Some justice! Good looking paint!
Aha!
Doped Linen paint,- Well, which do you want? HUMBROL or POLLY-S? They both made it!I used the Humbrol on a Lot of sails and stuff like that.
Well done, Steve.
Looks good Steve!
Super tricky paint job. Turned out fantastic [:D[
Holy mackerel! That’s some beautiful paint.
Thanks guys. Like is said, I still have some touch up.
It’s a commission for the Lonnie Ortega, the WW2 aircraft and Ace artist. He also has a Gee Bee Z he wants me to do [:S]
Lets get this thing back on the front page.
After scratching my head on how to go about painting this beast I come up with some ideas. I completed the fuse and engine and am working on the gear. I also started applying the decals.
I’m hoping to get er’ done by Christmas.
Yeah!
Now that is a weird looking Bird! have built about seven of them. Funny, I got to thinking one time. Why didn’t they just put the pilot on top of the cowl and the wings sticking out of it?
She Looks; Mighty Fine. I like the Black separator stripe between the Red and White, Nice job there!
Steve, I gotta think you can see the finish line from here.
This is nice. I built this kit last year and for some reason decided the best way to get the black separator line was freehand with a brush. I think you did a very fine job with it.
Heck of an exercise in masking. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your progress.
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I’m still finishing up the gear so theyr’e not attached
The prop, wires and a few more things and I’m finally done and can pass it on.
I used an ultra-fine marker to hand draw the black line.
very nice racer there . [H] gotta wear shades
Looks great. I’m always amazed at folks that can pull that paint job off - nice job. And red & white… tough for me.
Thanks guys. The guy this belongs to wants me to build the Z racer next.
It’ll have to wait till I get some of the bench cleared.
