Tamiya 1/32 Birdcage II

Started by Johannes Gerl · 33 · 8 years ago · 1/32, Birdcage, Corsair, Tamiya, Vought
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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Zink Chromate chipped, sealed with a solid clear coat followed by another coat of chipping fluid and finally the Blue Gray is on.

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 8 months ago:

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    David Hansen said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Ohhhh Myyyyyyy...

    Back from the dead... and looking better than ever! Don't forget the 1" walkway stripes.

    david

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    David Hansen said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    The colour of YZC looks great.

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    Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Yes, it really does! Great resurrection, I was hoping.

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Thanks David & Bernard. Stripes are on, Future is too.
    Added some oil paint for the fuel stains and peeled off the Blue Grey on the wing roots.

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    Bernd Müller said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    That is a stunning looking beauty ! Good to seeing it in one piece, has your son signed the contract from Bayern München ?

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    David Hansen said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Ooh... Cool.

    Not sure if this would interest you or not, but when i painted the fuel filler caps and the sabre drains on the wing undersides, i used a Waldron punch to make very small masks from Tamiya tape. The sizing wasn't exactly perfect but certainly close enough for Government work. The red filler caps make a nice contrast to the gray airframe. I will try to post some photos of mine.

    -d-

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    No call from Pep yet, Bernd.
    You must, David!

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    Editor said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    This looks like an excellent paint job. And nice recovery from the earlier mishap.

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    David Hansen said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    See: "A Goodyear For Corsairs" thread.

    -d-

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    DE4EVER said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    Greetings :
    Nice work on the cockpit, very nice work. That engine is looking good.

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 8 months ago:

    I LOVE the moment when the final flat coat has just been brought on.
    First it still looks shiny, but then, when minute by minute it flattens down, it brings all the paint detail out again.

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 7 months ago:

    Landing gear finished today.

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    Johannes Gerl said 9 years, 7 months ago:

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