Well, I'm taking a break from jets, at least for my next major project. This time it's the big Hasagawa P-47D. This kit looks like it's going to be a joy to build. For this installment I've 'started' with the cockpit, specifically the instrument panel.
As with most kits in 1/32, the more details you can add the better it looks. I'm supplementing the kit parts with Eduard's Color PE set. This is my first foray using PE so I'm sure there will be alot of learning on my part. I've attached a picture or two so you can see my progress. There is still alot more to do in the cockpit construction.
To Be Continued:
Bill
Looking Good Bill! So the instrument panel is the Eduards Color PE set? It looks really nice.
RonV
Very nice Bill. The detail is very good. Which plane are you building? Are you using the kit markings or aftermarket?
Currently I'm planing on Lt. Frank Oiler's plane 'Eileen'... The OD over neutral gray, checkerboard nose...
I saw a review of the Cutting Edge decals (which I don't have) for this plane on Modeling Madness. I'm going to adopt the Barracuda Decals version from the P-47D razorback, and use a Montex mask for the checkerboard cowl. All virgin territory for my modeling skills...
Wise Choice. Love that plane ;D
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/Gimlet6/wz-s21.jpg)
Very nice Bill. When I get around to mine it will most likely be 'Oh Johnnie' from EagleCal.
http://www.eagle-editions.com/decal105.htm
Hey Bill,
The colors on "Eileen" are more likely RAF Dark Green on top and Sky on the undersides. See the CE decal review at:
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev2/1601-1700/rev1633-ced32086/00.shtm
Cheers,
Lee Griffin
Noted!! Thanks
Bill L.
Nice model, Bill. I can't wait to see it finished!
Well, it's been too long since I worked on this kit, but today was the day. I was determined to finish the cockpit and I'm happy to say I did. I also want to state very clearly how much I HATE PE!!!!! OMG.. I swear it's gonna take me a couple hours and a couple beers to get UN-cross-eyed!
Any way, here are a couple pics of the finished (weathered and dry-brushed) cockpit. Hopefully I'll get the fuselage halves together this week as well.
Looks pretty nice :) As one who uses photo etch I agree it can be a pain and some of the parts they dream up are so small I wonder how you put them on when you literally have nothing to hold... I use some pretty pointy tweezers , but patience with the etch is a virtue.
regards,
tony
The cockpit is looking good. One small criticism: that head rest would be black instead of red. Red headrests on US planes indicate an ejection seat, at least from 1948 to 1962 or so. Considering in 1944 that there weren't any ejection seats, the red wouldn't be there. :P
Lee K
Hey, that turned out really nice!!!
Ben
Thanks for the kind words and the guidance. The recommended color in the the directions was a red-brown. Guess I saw red :)
I'll fix that today. Thanks
Bill L.
When they say Red brown, they mean a dark leather color. If you don't want black, then go for a leather flight jacket type brown.
That looks real nice Bill.
I kinda like that idea of the leathery finish. It fits with what I was thinking. What blend would be best??
If it looks crapppy I can always blacken it up.
Bill L.
I usually start painting with an RAF Dark Earth type brown, and while its wet, I mix in some burnt umber, and later pinwash the edges it with oils as I do the rest of the cockpit...
A touch of drybrushing for the highlights for the final effect. Usually a lightened base color, but you could go light or dark to get whatever effect you wish.
This may sound over complicated, but its not. In the bigger scales, it looks pretty neat.
Confusion and lack of good resources...So I turn to the local experts to confirm:
In one build review the wing root around the .50 cals is noticeably a different color (one modeler used silver/titanium like the CE decal sheet suggests). It can be seen as well in the picture Lee G. posted to this thread. That seems improbable to me but I'm unsure.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Bill L.
FYI - I've been posting my daily (or as close to that as I can) build updates over on LSP. Too much to duplicate so check out my build over there.
http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=25885
There's also a F-4E 'Chico the Gun Fighter' build and a 1/24 P-51D build worth checking out!!
I'll still post major updates here too.
Bill L.
Here's an update on the build:
The fuselage is almost complete with some remaining seam (Mr. Surface) work to do, the main gear is in process and the engine detailing is underway. Taking a break to let things dry for now....
Bill L.
You're coming right along with that! Very cool!
Ben
Finally back at it. Here's tonights post. This is the first time I've tried 'wiring' an engine. I'll paint the wires tomorrow a nice dirty brown.
Hope you like it!
Bill L.
Well it's been a l-o-n-g while since I worked on this Jug, but I managed to steal a few hours to make some more progress. Tonight's work included:
1) mounting the windscreen (windscreen and canopy were dipped in Future and dried the previous night),
2) masked the canopy for paint prep,
3) built the flaps (mine will be in the down position),
4) attached the supercharger and external bottom cover,
5) and most importantly I built the cowl.
This is significant, as I plan to use a Montex mast to paint the black/white checker boards instead of using the CE decals (they'll be the fall-back plan should the masking fail to achieve the desired results.
Everything needs to dry before I continue. Maybe I'll go do some more sanding in the USS Seawolf......
Bill L.
looking good. Keep'm coming :)
I swear, I'm about ready to pull out a big hammer and smash my problems away........ Time to walk away for today. 3 hrs later, cut, wet, place, tape to remove restart...
I can't get these #@$%A decals to line up. I'm about ready to pull them all off and start over. Need to walk away.
Anybody got a good picture of the wheel struts... thinking of adding a break line.
Bill L.
My solution: Such as it is. These decals were originally designed for the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razor back, not this Hasegawa kit. SOOOO I really shouldn't be surprised when they don't fit right.
So bottom line: As long as you don't look at it directly from the bottom you can't see the 'problem'.
Awesome work so far! I can't wait to see it complete!
-Joe
QUESTION:
Does anyone have a picture of the main landing gear of a P-47D they could send me?? I'd like to see how the break lines run down from the wheel well and where they terminate.
Couldn't find anything decent online.
Thanks
Bill L.
Have you tried Prime Portal? They've probably got a P-47 walk around or two: http://www.primeportal.net/the_airstrip.htm
Great site. Between that and the responses off HS and LSP I'm all set.
Thank you
Bill L.
I made some progress over the last day or so. Now it's the last little "fiddly-bits" and some touch up, but this should be finished by the next club meeting..
....and that's ONE! (well almost)....
Bill L.
OK - Back at it. I got the turbine air exhaust gates discolored, fuselage decals all on and the surrounding invasion stripes all touched up along with the insignia blue touch up on the stars and bars. That will dry over night and hopefully in the next day or so I can get a clear coat of future on. I'm gonna push to get this finished and off the bench by the next club meeting..... yeah I know ...you've heard that before.
Bill, I see what your problem has been all along. your work area is just to dang neat. model is looking good.
Ryan, this update is for you. I got the weathering done today and thought I'd post a couple pics.
Quote from: Bill L. on Sun 02/13/11 06:32 PM
Ryan, this update is for you.
Great to hear Bill. I am on schedule and decaling tonight. :P
Sunday Teaser. Just Nav lights in the wing tips and dull coat!!
Bill L.
It is FINISHED! If you were not at the club meeting today, you can see a picture of this beast over in 'Finished Models'
Bill L.
Very Nicely done.