SD45elect2000 Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Thanks Virginia, Keep checking in. I tend to do similar colored models at once. Its more efficient paint usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Randall, I admire your ‘factory output’ and understand about the painting efficiency. For me, I have found the new [to me anyway] Airfix [and others] dropper bottles have improved my consumption efficiency as they are easier to mix and I paint with the drops on the brush so there’s little or no wastage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Hi Dominic,I just started using the dropper bottles too. Almost everything I do is with an airbrush so I still sometimes end up with a mixed color that either has to be tossed or used up. Like you I have found that the dropper bottles are less wasteful when I'm brush painting. I have seen your modeling and you are no hack, please keep the suggestions coming. A lot of my latest efforts have been experimental, trying to master the dropper bottles for airbrush, paint fading and tones, chipping, metal finishes and whatnot. The last P-47 I did have about 4 colors from a set for olive drab modulation. I want to master some of these techniques on smaller less expensive models before a ruin an expensive model.I'm learning all sorts of new techniques and the pictures are evidence. Regards,Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 1/72 LF models. Resin kit. I had to build it cause cat ate the box.Here's one for Rod to practice aircraft ID. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Hi Rod, Group,It's a Seversky BT-8 trainer. As far as cutting resin I never use power tools, too much can go wrong too quickly. Ever since I dropped a running Dremel tool into my lap while wearing boxer shorts, I stay away from them for handheld work.The resin dust is bad enough with hand saws as well. Here's the Northrop A-17. I have a bunch of them, they were almost giving them away a few years ago. Not an easy kit to build but it's nice looking. I also have the A-17A with retractable landing gear.Seems my cat ruined several kit boxes of training planes, not really a binge build, but I should have some neat planes in the end. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Randall, looks good, well done.I’ve fancied making an aircraft from the USAAF/USN from the 30’s as an alternative to our RAF/FAA aircraft of that period. Can’t quite understand the camouflage benefits of yellow on an operational aircraft, hence the desire to build one just to see what it looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Randall, looks good, well done.I’ve fancied making an aircraft from the USAAF/USN from the 30’s as an alternative to our RAF/FAA aircraft of that period. Can’t quite understand the camouflage benefits of yellow on an operational aircraft, hence the desire to build one just to see what it looked like.Thanks Dominic,The yellow wings and bright colors were meant to enable a down aircraft to be spotted from the air. Obviously, it had no camouflage ability. The RAF aircraft of that era were interesting as well. I have several on the heap to build. They are in a spot that cannot be accessed by a cat...Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Hi Rod,It's a Seversky BT-8 trainer.As soon as my previous post gets approved you will see a better response..Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 1/72 Kora models US navy trainer. Any guesses make and model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 RS Models P-400. I just HAD to have Airacutie.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 I am getting caught up on the damaged kit boxes. Some surprises coming up . Many of the short run type kits are in flimsy boxes, those are getting built before they get lost parts or any other kinds of damage. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 I like the contrast between the clean training plane and the beat up Airacutie.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 There are a lot of reasons for outrage these days, this isn't one of them.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_rutland Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 That's quite a collection. I like the Dull Green P-47s the best. What a great looking plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Hi Ian,The green Thunderbolts and other green ones are my favorites too.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Hi RandallVery nice Jugs. I do like the green / grey camo scheme as well even on B-17’s and the very early B-29’s.But I must say that you have the natural metal finish “down to a science”. What paint and process do you use for your natural metal finish?Cheers,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Thanks Tim,I'm actually still learning how to make the nice metal finishes. I'm using Alclad black, grey and white gloss primers and a variety of Alclad metals. The model has to be very neat when you use these, and I haven't gotten good at sanding and filling yet. I'm currently working on a nice one, I hope it turns out. Stand by..Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Thanks Randall for that….will try some of thatI can hardly wait for your next metal finished modelI should give that a go on a Sabre or Vampire. …. When I get home…three weeks in Maryland with the G-Kids now.. Maybe a couple of Quick Builds with them..Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 A couple of trainers, BT-8 and BT-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Lotsa Lockheeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 The SN1 was the Navy version of the BT-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 Here they are together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 I found some items by Coastal kits in the UK.I just got the Japanese airbase. I think it suits a variety of locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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