Spitting eggs

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:49 am

Happy Easter Everybody!!!

Oh I am all over this sig

I think it is my favorite that ISM does...such a diversity of silliness in the builds and they often turn hilarious

So this year for me, I have a Spitfire egg by Tiger Models

The box front says “PLS make the object as the standard if have discrepancy”
Righty oh, will do, what the heck does that mean

The kit sprues, instructions decals and stickers

As a complete and utter egg nerd, I also have a British pilot and Cockpit Detail set from Retro kits

And maybe try out my paint set I got just for Spitfires in the stash

Will wrack my brain

to figure out a little base to go along with it all
The fun thing about egg builds is than anything goes and no one can whine about historical inaccuracy

WorldofPlastic · Post by **WorldofPlastic** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:12 pm

Hehe ... look forward to seeing the progression ... I will be entering this year again ... don't know what I will do but I will make my mind up this weekend ... best of luck

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:15 pm

WorldofPlastic wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:12 pm Hehe ... look forward to seeing the progression ... I will be entering this year again ... don't know what I will do but I will make my mind up this weekend ... best of luck

my friend

Tay99 · Post by **Tay99** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:26 pm

Great collection Scott, really like the wing commander figure.

HIghAltitudeScale · Post by **HIghAltitudeScale** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:27 pm

Can't wait to see what you do with this one!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:36 am

Tay99 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:26 pm Great collection Scott, really like the wing commander figure.

Thanks David
I am a little nervous about his moustache...that is gonna be a bugger to paint.
He is leaning on an umbrella...think I am going to cut it off as it looks a bit stupid IMHO

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:38 am

HIghAltitudeScale wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:27 pm Can't wait to see what you do with this one!

Bret, thanks for looking in
Hope things are going ok with you, will keep you in my thoughts for some GOOD karma, bud

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:01 am

I did a bit of modelling watching the end of the live show this afternoon and then again on the repeat tonight.
Nice to just plug away listening to the banter and silliness...will have to try and get myself sorted electronically to join a hangout one day

Anyhow, started with the resin for the cockpit. The door cards needed a bit of bending to fit so I heated them up in my Mr coffee warmer that I have used for decals long before it came into vogue.
WORD OF WARNING...don’t leave the warmer directly on your modelling matt or the heat can warp it, especially if you forget it and leave it on overnight

Then I decided to cut open the canopy so it has three parts instead of just one blob.

Now I can sort of slide it back to show the interior better

And finally, a dry fit test of the cockpit and interior resin...lots to modify, zero instruction on how to so I just did what made sense

And there we are, simple as that

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:29 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:49 am The fun thing about egg builds is than anything goes and no one can whine about historical inaccuracy

Challenge accepted

I already have several points to raise but will save them for the build

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:16 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:29 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:49 am The fun thing about egg builds is than anything goes and no one can whine about historical inaccuracy
Challenge accepted

I already have several points to raise but will save them for the build

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:19 am

Saturday morning modelling...so peaceful, so quite, so far from harm and danger....

That is another bugs bunny quote btw.
So fun thing with egg builds is anything goes, so great to try out new stuff and go crazy.
I have not used this set of AK Interactive Air Series Paints as of yet, so let’s give em a shot.

I did a THIN layer of Ultimate white...Paul called me a HOSER last time I muffed the white on my Lotus 79

Then a spray of the interior green. I used it right out of the dropper bottle and it sprayed like silk, gorgeous.
The apex actually spluttered a bit with the Ultimate white and did not with the AK stuff

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:26 am

Very nice.

Glad you like the AK stuff. I have one of their rust sets and the paint is seriously thin. Did you spray it neat?

Like the homemade paint station too.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:04 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:26 am Very nice.

Glad you like the AK stuff. I have one of their rust sets and the paint is seriously thin. Did you spray it neat?

Like the homemade paint station too.

Yes sprayed neat.
Was quite pleasantly surprised it went down so well
There are a number of dental supplies in that booth! Don’t tell my boss

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:34 am

Got a bit done on the little spit today.
Have been putting up a mail box and a doorbell on the house most of the day
I found this site for nice clean nice clear views of a Spitfire cockpit, so a good starting point
http://spitfiresite.com/2010/07/anatomy ... ckpit.html

Then did some detail White dry brushing

and added some wire, styrene nobs and some bits and bobs from my watch parts collection

The one thing I will say about resin is that it is messy and the damn little dust bits stick around like crazy.
I blasted these parts with compressed air and there is still resin dust present. What a pain.

Fridgy · Post by **Fridgy** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:32 am

Looking good buddy

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:13 am

White dry brushing?

Consider yourself served.

That instrument panel looks rather spiffy though

pourquoi61 · Post by **pourquoi61** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:09 am

Wow, egg builds are so funny but what made you think about resin cockpit detail?
I love it already.

pourquoi61 · Post by **pourquoi61** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:13 am

Will you do a squadron scramble diorama?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:06 pm

Fridgy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:32 am Looking good buddy

Mick
Hope you had a good Easter

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:50 pm

Looking cool Scott and hope you had a great Easter!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:35 pm

DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:50 pm Looking cool Scott and hope you had a great Easter!

Same to you my friend

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:37 pm

pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:09 am Wow, egg builds are so funny but what made you think about resin cockpit detail?
I love it already.

I had a coupon with retro kits and was looking for something to blow the $ on, so.....

pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:13 am Will you do a squadron scramble diorama?

Not a bad idea

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:08 am

Some eggstrordinary work in the cockpit especially given the scale of this thing

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:07 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:37 pm
pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:09 am Wow, egg builds are so funny but what made you think about resin cockpit detail?
I love it already.
I had a coupon with retro kits and was looking for something to blow the $ on, so.....

pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:13 am Will you do a squadron scramble diorama?
Not a bad idea

True story from the Battle of Britain. At Kenley airfield a squadron was at dispersal early in the morning and the phone rings. Duty Corporal gets half way into saying 'Scrambled eggs are on their way with the NAAFI van,' and the pilots all bolted for the door. Corporal had to run after them and get them back before they took off.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:55 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:07 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:37 pm
pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:09 am Wow, egg builds are so funny but what made you think about resin cockpit detail?
I love it already.
I had a coupon with retro kits and was looking for something to blow the $ on, so.....

pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:13 am Will you do a squadron scramble diorama?
Not a bad idea
True story from the Battle of Britain. At Kenley airfield a squadron was at dispersal early in the morning and the phone rings. Duty Corporal gets half way into saying 'Scrambled eggs are on their way with the NAAFI van,' and the pilots all bolted for the door. Corporal had to run after them and get them back before they took off.

That is funny and sad at the same time. Those poor guys must have been on edge of their nerves 24/7

I did a little more on this little egg bird last night.
Seat painted a leathery brownish red and all resin cockpit parts pin washed with Tamiya panel liner after I brushed some acrylic gloss on everything.
And the photos off that, ya well....oops

film at 11

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:55 pm

Ok pictures taken now so small update.
Cockpit will be going together now and maybe cement the fuselage halves tonight..nope I see I haven't detailed the control stick

c'est tout

BobM · Post by **BobM** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:11 pm

Stunning work Scott!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:24 pm

BobM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:11 pm Stunning work Scott!

Hey, Cheers Bob

Not sure how long you will get to have that pic in your avatar

I am cheering for Vegas!!!

BobM · Post by **BobM** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:43 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:24 pm Hey, Cheers Bob
Not sure how long you will get to have that pic in your avatar
I am cheering for Vegas!!!

Hey now... Gotta enjoy it while I can...

First-round matchups are still up in the air, but I think that's who I'd like to see first. I'm just hoping some of our injuries are resolved soon.

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:28 pm

Nice interior there Scott.

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:55 pm

That cockpit looks superb matey

Brilliant stuff.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:31 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:55 pm That cockpit looks superb matey

Brilliant stuff.

DrSprue wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:28 pm Nice interior there Scott.

to both of you

I was so glad the grumpy old rivet counter club members didn't harass me on my bits and bobs or colour for the cockpit
That wasn't he right acronym you had for the club, can't remember it

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:32 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:08 am Some eggstrordinary work in the cockpit especially given the scale of this thing

Ahh I missed your comment Neil, sorry mate and thanks for that egg pun...ya I really like those, a lot

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:38 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:31 pm
I was so glad the grumpy old rivet counter club members didn't harass me on my bits and bobs or colour for the cockpit
That wasn't he right acronym you had for the club, can't remember it

I think it was the ITAC. I’m no longer a member though. They weren’t pedantic enough for me

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:57 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:38 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:31 pm
I was so glad the grumpy old rivet counter club members didn't harass me on my bits and bobs or colour for the cockpit
That wasn't he right acronym you had for the club, can't remember it
I think it was the ITAC. I’m no longer a member though. They weren’t pedantic enough for me

yes, I heard they had softened a bit in old age

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:19 pm

Thunder storm around here for Saturday...lots of rain and a very wet dog walk + dry off
So a good modelling day

Fuselage is together and I have got the center seam sealed up with green Squadron using Danno’s trick of thinning it with MLT

I like a model to have a bit of weight to it in my hands, so often add lead foil to cars and planes etc.
I use old dental film lead which I was saving for recycling, then decided to keep the entire box for modelling. We are digital now, so glad I have a little box full of lead. I fold it up on itself in a coupe layers and stuff it in from the bottom of the engine cowling. In this case I decided to add clear silicone to smoosh everything together and not wiggle around or fallout. The silicone self sets better and deeper than white glue will in that volume.

Nice photo...the right shadow is the iPad and the left one my head

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:51 am

So far I'd give this build a standing (ova)tion.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:28 am

bfrd wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:51 am So far I'd give this build a standing (ova)tion.

Aaaaaarrgggg, sooo bad

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:44 pm

Starting to look like a little plane now

Working out what to do in the little dio

Then I got out the Ultimate and made her bad azz black on the top side

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:04 am

Think I will do this setting...found another figure that should work out better

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:41 am

looking nice bud.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:49 am

DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:41 am looking nice bud.

Hi Anthony, thanks

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:31 am

I have run out of weekend

I got her to here:

Black based and prop spinner first coat white

The tummy is ready for primer and maybe a mottled coat? Then one of the AK belly colors
Sealed the wheel covers over with the Micro Mask to protect the white in the wheel wells
My poor pilot has fallen to pieces in his chair...literally and figuratively

DJGDownunder · Post by **DJGDownunder** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:16 am

It’s coming along very nicely, it looks like those Tiger Model kits have some very nice detail OOB.
Maybe the pilot’s name is “Humpty”

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:46 pm

DJGDownunder wrote: ↑Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:16 am It’s coming along very nicely, it looks like those Tiger Model kits have some very nice detail OOB.
Maybe the pilot’s name is “Humpty”

It is now...and Humpty he shall be!!!

pourquoi61 · Post by **pourquoi61** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:22 pm

This build makes me smile so much.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:26 pm

pourquoi61 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:22 pm This build makes me smile so much.

Well of that I am glad

It is causing me some grief with anticipation of tricky masking for the top camo and bottom sky colours

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:05 am

I have been working on her belly.
Freehand airbrushed the underside Ultimate grey, then did a bit of dilute Ultimate primer for panel line accent and mottled a bit
The tank is painted RAF Sky and what I am thinking I will use..or med Sea Grey.

I wanted to paint sky color and see how I liked it

looks a bit like a hospital wall or the runs from eating a bad meal
Still a bit undecided there

Prop is done

Top side will be camo of dark green and ocean grey

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:51 am

That Sky colour does look a bit pukey.

Might want to calm it down with some white me thinks?

sheppsea · Post by **sheppsea** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:31 pm

I have seen Sky described as 'Baby Puke' so maybe you are on the right track