D.DAY P47 D " Frank Gabreski`s Mount.

Started by Simon Whitney · 145 ≡ · ↻ 8 years ago
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    Bernd Müller said 8 years, 1 month ago:

    Looking good, Simon. Never used oil colors for weathering, how do you work with them?

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    Simon Whitney said 8 years, 1 month ago:

    Thanks Bernd, I hope the PM helped in any way.

    Anyhow, on with the show.
    Starting with the bombs and droptank.
    Both were given a wash of burnt sienna and then ochre yellow.


    The bombs a bit closer.

    The wheels were given a similar treatment.

    The roughness was washed off.
    Onto the main body so to speak
    The undersides were tackled in a front direction.
    Using dots of black and ultramarine oils and a dampened brush.

    The upper sides were done similar.

    Hope to get some more tonight if poss.

    All comments welcome.

    Simon.

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    Greg Kittinger said 8 years, 1 month ago:

    Looking good. The wash really looks great on the bombs - nice subtle weathered look.

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    Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said 8 years, 1 month ago:

    Simon, nice job on the wash on the bombs and droptank. Coming together nicely.

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    Simon Whitney said 8 years ago:

    OK folks, it has been a couple of weeks so here is an up date.
    Weathering was completed and then sealed under a coat of satin varnish.



    The sway bars were added to the droptank.

    The rest of the bits were gathered and dry fitted.

    Also, the U/C and other bits added to the undersides.




    I hope tomorrow to have on her legs and maybe posted in Headlines, at last.

    All comments welcome.

    Simon.

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    Craig Abrahamson said 8 years ago:

    14(1) posts...gotta be a record. I'll be watchin' "Headlines", Simon.

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    Simon Whitney said 8 years ago:

    Cheers Craig, this build has dragged along but she is nearly done.
    She may not be in headlines until Sunday now.
    Work and meetings have cropped up.
    But I have added some pics of her on her legs.




    The canopy and windscreen were placed on there for pics.
    Until then.

    All comments welcome.

    Simon.

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    Greg Kittinger said 8 years ago:

    Looking great! (although looks kinda like a mouse without that huge powerplant hanging off the front end!)

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    Simon Whitney said 8 years ago:

    Stop taking the Mickey LOL.
    Here for Greg, the Engine and Cowling fixed.


    Simon.

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    Greg Kittinger said 8 years ago:

    Looking a bit more aggressive now! Looking forward to seeing the big bad brute completed!

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