Well I am pretty new to the modeling scene. I have put a lot of work into this one and was hoping for some feedback. I am anxious to learn, so nothing will hurt my feelings - it will only help me. One question I do have is: other than sanding them flat, does anyone have advice on making the tires look like there are bearing some weight without having to buy aftermarket?
Thanks for any help/comments.
Depending on the tire…I’ve sometimes taken the tire and, using a piece of brass rod for the gear strut, pressed it against the bottom of a pan full of boiling water. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
You can flat-spot the tire, then add some filler putty to the sidewalls to replicate the bulge. Let it harden, then shape it with wet-or-dry paper.
Jeff Herne
PS: Very nice F4F, those panel lines look great. The presentation is very nicely done with the carrier deck as well…wow…it’s taken me a long time to get where you are just starting out…
Whoa! Outstanding (IMHO)! I only hope my first serious efforts are that good!
Nice looking 'cat! Wish my first efforts looked that good…
Gip Winecoff
Your wildcat looks great! Suberb paint-job and very nicely presented. When I modify my tyres I just file a flat spot and see how the aircraft “sits”. If I need to add a bit of a bulge I just add a little filler to the side-walls.
Well done and thanks for sharing,
Darren.
Hey, I’d like to see the pix… did I miss something or is there a problem with my computer?[%-)]
Very fine Wildcat, well done indeed.
An excellent job. You are already building like a pro.
nicely done
Very nicely done, newtothegame. I have things I can learn from you.
Hey,
WOW, for being new to modeling you sure did an awesome job on the Cat[;)].
I have a few of my first builds that I did when I started out bout 22yrs ago and they did not look as good as your does. I give ya two[tup][tup] my friend.
In particular I like the way you applied the weathering to her. How ever you did it, it does it justice. I just noticed the different shade of colour on the ailerons. NICE.
I take it that thats the 48th Tamiya kit right?. As for your question about the tires, this is me now, I would basically leave them alone. If I were to sand the bottom of the tires I would do it ever so lightly.
In all the referencing that I have done, I have not really seen any tires that had a “weight look” to them. Well maybe a slight buldge but not “almost going flat” look.
But hey its all up to the modeler(you) and its how you want to represent your build.
Again great build and I’m lookin forward to your future posts/builds.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask away here or if ya want feel free to e-amil me at Falcon42177@yahoo.com or Falcon174th@aol.com
Flaps up, Mike
Great looking Wildcat, Newtothegame…
Your painting and presentation skills are very good, and can only get better!
Regards, Dan
Nice looking Wildcat. First rate.
Excellent! Looks very real! I just wish I were that good!
Very nice. One of my favorite planes.[:D] Great job on the weathering and the panel lines.
that wildcat looks wonderful. keep sharing.
First class job on the Wildcat. You should be proud of that one.
Very nice looking Wildcat !
I saw an article in FSM once, where the modeler pressed the tire onto a clothes iron, set at the lowest heat. I’ve never tried it, but his looked great. I would experiment first on spares, though. Its the only method of which I’ve heard, other than sanding.
Good luck ! Looking forward to the next build.
I echo the other’s comments, that is some very nice work. [tup][tup][tup]
Mike
Now THAT is a nice lookin’ build. Keep 'em coming, guy. Despite what you say, looks to me that you have little to learn!
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