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This is the build thread of my new project, a German Bomber! I am going to buy some photo etch partts for the interior and engines and some resin flaps. This build will be a different challenge.
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This is the build thread of my new project, a German Bomber! I am going to buy some photo etch partts for the interior and engines and some resin flaps. This build will be a different challenge.
Looks complicated!
I was looking over it today and i think if i take my time and not get overwhelmed i will be okay. It is a beautifully detailed kit. My only concern is the stencils. There are a lot! and the little grey dots on the camouflage.
AS you said, if you take your time you'll be more than OK.
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The Decals are nicely printed and good clear markings. No Swastikas though, but i print my own so no problem.
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And so begins another build. First i take th sprues out and give them a wash in hot soapy water. it takes away the chemical residue that if left on the sprue and keeps it clean to paint.
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Loads of clear parts. They are very nice.
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The wheels are very well detailed and they look really good. Will dry brush them black and put a llittle bit of mud on them.
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I am so impressed with the detail panel lines on this kit. It is going to look good painted up.
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Back wings and flaps.
Engines are two 211J Liquid cooled engines.
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Looks very complicated to me!
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Today i have been working on this part of the instruction sheet.
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So far so good. I need to visit the model shop and buy some Varnish and Field German grey for painting the interior.
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This is the paint i need for the interior. Tamiya XF 84 dark iron. I need to thin it to a ratio to 90c% paint 10% Thinner then spray it with my air gun on a low PSI. maybe 15.
Wow, that looks like a nightmare to me! Well done lovely!
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So i begin by priming the inside of the main fuselage with white primer.
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Primer shows up any anomalies and helps the main coat of paint stick.
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Add it to my airgun
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Painted but not finished as i have to varnish it with Clear gloss.
Looking good sir!
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Started to paint in the detail of the control panel. I will varnish it over and it will look much better.
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Front control panel.
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Fuselage joined together and back wheel put it.
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The interior of the cockpit is well detailed. The seat alone came in 8 parts. But i put it together and it is looking good.
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Now wash her down with spirits and paint in the detail. Get the magnifier out.
Oh cool - looks the Dornier Flying Pencil. :)
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Working on seat number 4. As well as the main seat three parts. The bottom has the two side arms and the bottom support. So, if my maths is correct that is 6 parts all together. I cant see the little holes i am supposed to glue the support onto.
Been posting a lot here today, Sorry. Not got anyone to talk to, and thought id do a catch up on my build. Last one today. I promise.
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Primed and ready to paint.
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Painted her at a high 50PSI but i did not want to risk any spots.
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Not a bad job on the first coat.
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I'll probably give her two more though. It is better to paint really thin coats of paint rather than one thick one that could blotch or take away detail.
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Looking good!
Working on some detail painting of the buttons in the cockpit this morning. First coat is okay, ish. Ned to tidy it up a bit then varnish it over.
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So before i went away i decided to fill in the seam lines with putty and this is a very good brand. Drys up quick and easy to sand.
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As you can see it went on okay.
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I also added the flaps and tail rudder.
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Used 280 grit sand paper then 500 grit and gave her a quick rub down to get all the dust particles off. Now she is ready for priming.
Well done lovely.
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As you can see i was working on the landing gear. I think i have put one of the support struts on wrong way round as i dont think it looks right, but i think it is okay as it is the same on the other side.
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Got it right first time! Go purple, go purple. (rock)
The landing gear is a bit tricky to install as you have to make sure they are aligned with each other so the plane is sitting level.
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And now for one of the most difficult parts of the kit.
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Been working on the engines.TWO of them.
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I used Vallejo white primer
from this. Not looking too good.
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To this. Was able to take away the seem line and now i can do a bit of detail painting.
Looking better.
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Are you enjoying this kit?