Another Tamiya 1/32 mosquito build !

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:26 pm

Pair of tights over the end of the hoover nozzle might find it if you dropped it on the carpet

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:29 pm

ElCapitan wrote:Pair of tights over the end of the hoover nozzle might find it if you dropped it on the carpet

Now THERE is a protip if ever I saw one!

demarcation · Post by **demarcation** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:44 pm

Lovely work so far mate!

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:22 pm

Apart from the lighter shade from being sanded you would never know it was fabricated

I was just lucky it was something flat.

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Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:56 pm

Johnj wrote:Apart from the lighter shade from being sanded you would never know it was fabricated

I was just lucky it was something flat.

Disaster averted

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:13 pm

Thanks boys, the wings are pretty much done. I'll post some pics

Yeah, disaster averted. I was lucky, that could have been a major PITA if i wasnt able to make another. I'm pretty sure it's not in the carpet as it's that old and worn it has no pile left. I'm sure at some point it will show it's self again though !

Tay99 · Post by **Tay99** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:22 pm

I really fancy buying this kit, your doing a great job nice clean build and great save with the missing part

TommyKillander · Post by **TommyKillander** » Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:18 am

Johnj wrote:Thanks boys, the wings are pretty much done. I'll post some pics

Yeah, disaster averted. I was lucky, that could have been a major PITA if i wasnt able to make another. I'm pretty sure it's not in the carpet as it's that old and worn it has no pile left. I'm sure at some point it will show it's self again though !

Don't worry, it will show up when the kit completed

Great solution to scratch a new part out the sprue label!

Tommy

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:05 pm

Tay99 wrote:I really fancy buying this kit, your doing a great job nice clean build and great save with the missing part

Thanks, like tommy say's it'll be laughing at me waiting to make a return as the final matt coat is drying !

The kit is that good i'm thinking of buying another to do another version. You woduldnt be dissapointed !

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:11 pm

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Just cutting the parts off and cleaning them up took longer than i thought. I always thought it was the painting that took most of the time.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:18 pm

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I'm sure tamiya have good reason for giving some extra PE parts

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i managed to focus on the top of the PE part as you can see i was watching the live show in the reflection.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:25 pm

I'm driving myself insane spraying everything bar the smallest details

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they even give you a couple of PE parts to align the gun barrels !

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:51 am

Gathered together what i've done so far then couldnt resist a quick mock

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up.

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the wing just slipped into place, no drama at all and lined up perfectly.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:30 am

Superb bit of modelling that, WOW

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:00 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Superb bit of modelling that, WOW

Thanks scott, i could use your help though buddy. I've finally given the cockpit and cockpit sides a good old gloss hammering so i can get some sort of weathering done so i can get the fusalage sides put together for good.

The undercarrage and engine i can get to at anytime for weathering, even right up to the final stages the fit is that good but i could really do with getting the fusalage together to get some of the parts sitting around used up. So, here's what i have to work with, any help to what to use and where to use it would be great

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:56 pm

A bit more progress

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:59 pm

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:05 pm

Johnj wrote:
Twokidsnosleep wrote:Superb bit of modelling that, WOW
Thanks scott, i could use your help though buddy. I've finally given the cockpit and cockpit sides a good old gloss hammering so i can get some sort of weathering done so i can get the fusalage sides put together for good.

The undercarrage and engine i can get to at anytime for weathering, even right up to the final stages the fit is that good but i could really do with getting the fusalage together to get some of the parts sitting around used up. So, here's what i have to work with, any help to what to use and where to use it would be great 20161010_202940_zpscacun7kc.jpg

Oh man, I totally missed that post until now....my apologies

The best kind of engine/auto parts weathering IMHO is a little oil wash with black and burnt umber/dark brown something like that in the mix.
I am lazy and use Mig Dark Wash a lot, but you cold easily mix up a custom oil wash with the thinner, black and either of the rusts in those awesome oils you have. It is a bit of a mad scientist experiment, really.
Just start out with a bit, brush it on and watch it flow into crevices, Then wipe off with a cotton bud with a touch of thinner on it.
How dark depends on how long you let it dry, how much you apply and how much you wipe.
Hope that was what you were asking

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:16 pm

Yeah, thanks scott. That was the info i was looking for. I have painted and glossed the inside rear of the fusalage thats not seen and split each into two which gives me four separate areas to play around with. I'll try as you suggest with the oils

I know what you mean, it's hard keeping up with all the posts, i think i'm missing a ton of them at times it's just so busy on here !

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:23 pm

Johnj wrote:Yeah, thanks scott. That was the info i was looking for. I have painted and glossed the inside rear of the fusalage thats not seen and split each into two which gives me four separate areas to play around with. I'll try as you suggest with the oils

I know what you mean, it's hard keeping up with all the posts, i think i'm missing a ton of them at times it's just so busy on here !

thanks for understanding,

I wanted to emphasize to others to definitely do a gloss coat before oil weathering as it controls the removal of the wash..otherwise very hard to remove
I use Future or whatever the heck it is called now as it is cheap and easy for me to get in Canada

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:38 pm

I was using alclad gloss sprayed but found this to be easy to brush on

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:56 pm

Yep, there you go
I am disappointed the label isn't a Tartan background...what's up with that!!??

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:00 pm

Lol

DarksideHobbies · Post by **DarksideHobbies** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 5:17 am

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Absolutely fantastic work man! Looks great!

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 6:14 pm

Ah, thanks DSH

you know only too well the amount of hours these kits soak up.

I mucked about with the oils that i have and this is the result. I'm not sure about the colour but i'm reasonably pleased with the effect.

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demarcation · Post by **demarcation** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:06 pm

This is going to be a real stunner mate! Awesome work so far.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:27 pm

"reasonably pleased"...I would be peeing my pants in delight!!!
That looks awesome

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:25 pm

Thanks boys, the positive feedback is encouraging

Like you scott i'm a car and bike guy, aircraft are pretty new to me and i'm just not confident enough yet, doubting myself the whole build but it does seem to be going ok. I just wish i didnt feel so anxious the whole build.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:54 am

Not really been able to get a good session on this today, just did bits n bobs, but it has moved on. A few pics of some dry fitting

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:57 am

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:00 am

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:20 am

She is up on her feet, coming together

Augustus · Post by **Augustus** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:57 am

This is nice, I love all that engine stuff.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:54 am

Thanks boys

getting it on it's feet i feel i've turned a corner.

i have to say, this kit has flown together. This is three weeks to the day i started this build and i'm at the end step in the instructions. Thats all the parts (apart from the pilot/navigater) off the sprue, cleaned up, primed and the base colour on. I would even go as far to say that a beginner could build it (ok, maybe not the PE) as there is no modeling skills needed really.

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:56 am

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DarksideHobbies · Post by **DarksideHobbies** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:30 am

Cracking along on it. Looks great!

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:42 pm

DarksideHobbies wrote:Cracking along on it. Looks great!

Thanks

i can hardly believe how quick it's coming together !

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:45 pm

I'm gonna give this a go for some chipping on the prop leading edge

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Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:00 am

Looking really good Sir, cant wait to see you get stuck into the exterior painting.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:57 am

Stokesy44 wrote:Looking really good Sir, cant wait to see you get stuck into the exterior painting.

Thank you kind sir

Yeah, i've kind of forgoton about that i've been so focused on the detail painting !

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:44 am

Again, quite pleased with the effect but i've maybe over done it a bit

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:23 pm

I should probably have done the yellow tips before the chipping

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:40 pm

I really like the chipping effect on the props, great realism

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:44 pm

I've left the bomb bay and nacelle door's off tnw try and make it a bit easier to mask.

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:46 pm

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:48 pm

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Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:53 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:I really like the chipping effect on the props, great realism

Cheers scott

my confidence is growing with the weathering/chipping but still a little bit wary

Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:05 pm

Looking superb mate. Love the chipping on the canopy frame and access door. Looks really good.

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:28 pm

Stokesy44 wrote:Looking superb mate. Love the chipping on the canopy frame and access door. Looks really good.

thank you, i appreciate it

I didnt even think anybody would notice the chipping on the canopy frame, i doubt very much any of it will be seen when the canopy is on and painted

I am happy with the door although i wish i had left the hinge off so i could of had the door 'closed' for painting. I'm gonna have similar issues to your M10 with trying to mask a hole from the outside ! We always find a way somehow

Johnj · Post by **Johnj** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:40 pm

Almost 6hrs to cut them out and stick them on although they worked out very well. If i had been able to use pre-cut ones i may have been able to mask the rest of the model ready for primer.