LOL, you got that right! Thanks for the help fellas on the throttle handle. I’ll wait a bit before painting it anything else until I have to close up the fuse just in case another photo turns up (Did you hear that Stan? [:-^]) LOL…
Yes, that is the kit IP OOB. I hand painted the detail, then used some 5 minute epoxy for lenses. The trick is to keep the panel level while the epoxy goes off, and BE CERTAIN THE UNDERLYING PAINT IS DRY!!! Otherwise, the epoxy will turn your nice little painted details into a white slurry. Don’t ask me how I found that trivial little bit out. [sigh]
Well from reason got motivated last night and made a good start to the Academy G-14. Some work is required to build this as a G-14. You have to saw to tail off drill the holes for the wing humps drill the holes for gun breach bulges and install them. The cool thing is for an inexpensive kit it offers alot. The fit is overall pretty good and the way the kit is molded you could easily build the kit as almost every version of the F through G versions with the exception of the G-10. I finished the pit last night got the wing halves glued up and sawed of the tail to replace it with the tall wooden design. Going to try to get the fuselage halves closed up tonight.
Guy you are off the charts! You will be decaling by tommorrow! The masking worked out very well! The Pics color is off because he has to take them behind the aquarium glass cage that he uses to keep the Elfs imprisioned! Also the lighting in middle earth can be tricky.
So my question was answered by just about everyone and closed is good! Whew I was wondering how I was ever gonna get them open and happy not to worry about it.
Your right Mike I figure anything I ask has probably been answered many times before by You, Stan and all the old hat 109ers! But that’s me, I am so last year… I mean look what kit I’m working on? Purdy old… Thanks all for taking the time to answer!
Frank that pit and fuel line is cool looks better than the AM stuff! That coiled hose is amazing! What color do you use for your pit DK Gray? I read once you used Tamiya Nato black then lightened it but it looks lighter than that to me.
So here is the one decalled and got started on a wash later. Im calling the other two paint jobs done for now and time for a clear coat in prep for the wash and decals.
I’ve grow kinda fond of the all 76 scheme and would like to know more info on them.
Mac- Thank you! For this cockpit, I used Tamiya XF-63 “German Grey”. I also fogged on some lighter spots in the open areas to contrast with the shadows of the wash. [tup]
Steve- You’re right- those are very striking schemes! As much as I love the standard camo schemes, those unusual ones really stand out. [^]
Nice work Steve, 3? Thats just awesome. Dont envy you decalling the things though. Dont mention decals anyone RIGHT!!! I thought the ‘Tulip’ on the front of mine was kinda neat and not often seen modelled. Geez now i know why. If i were decalling onto a dead flat suface, it would be hard enough, but have you seen the front of the K’s? Bulbous city Arizona!!
As well as the bad lighting here in Elvish Town. Im just glad i got 2 sets of decals. Im using the Hasa decals for the Tulip. The eagle cals have 2 pieces to each Tulip. A white back then the red front. It makes my head ache to think about it. Im only on here cos i need a break bad. And i fitted a shower this morning.
I just woke up! Body must be catching up on all the sleep lost with the old choppers. Oh well 2 more nights and I be off to spend some time on the painting! Guy I cannot believe you are decaling already? That is if he ever got up from his lie down.
Well ya’ll should pull you fingers out. Shooter was finished ages ago. (Good man) Frank the only one with a decent excuse…Hes building about a dozen planes, even as we speak.
Ive used Eagle cals before but these have semi beaten me. There are several places where the decs have wrinkled, and cos im using the Hasa tulip decs the spinner is slightly the wrong shade of red. Doh. Hopefully a good round of weathering will help hide the nightmares.
Guy, I bet you arent to far off. Seems everywhere I go Frank has something on the bench for it. i don’t know how he does it as I’m a one kit man. More than that and I get all panicky and restless.
Tulip decals. Oh my God, im getting the shakes. Mines done now. But the Tulips were a nightmare. What i ended up doing was rubbing down the wrinkles (And there were a few) and touching them up with the new ‘Red’ mix that i had to knock up as the spinner was sprayed for the Eagle cals red and not the hasagawa red. The other major wrinklation was the large fuz crosses. Both sides. Sorry Eagle cal, you lut me down Boooo.
Aah well here she is. Its been a great GB and ive learnt loads.
Thx for the GB Frank, its been great. And your all welcome over to my Reggy areo GB (Gratuitous Plug No. 5). Ill still be hanging about as im sure theres more great stuff to come.
[:O]How do you manage to fall into a bucket of poo and end up smelling like a rose Guy?
Non matching paint! Wrinkly decals and the K-4 looks perfect again ! In record time! I don’t want to know how you do it cuz it has to be paranormal! The TV shows will be investigating your home for all the supernatural activity! Has to be the only explanation! I am just now starting to paint on mine and even with the fumes attacking my brain cells I cannot believe what you have managed to accomplish yet again! Steller work there fellow I can only try to follow in your footsteps as I am unworthy to stand in your shadow!
