Mark, good job. Closing up the fuselage is always a hallmark in a build. Masking of the canopy looks nice. That's a skill I was never proficient at, so I free hand paint the frames. Keep having fun.
Bill

Update on my Ki-46 armed variant.

Gloss coated the Dinah, and started decal work. The kit decals are pretty nice. They have a thin carrier film and are in good register.
Thanks for viewing. Enjoy your projects everyone. Bill

Hello,
I try to finish this in one month.


Regards,
K.

K, good luck with the project. Is this one of the new tool kits?
Bill

@ William, It was easier to master framing than freehand painting the frames for me.

@Mark, I understand. Frame masking will be a skill to master down the road. As long as my eyes hold out and my hands stay steady, I'll keep painting those canopy frames. Thanks. Bill

Update on my Ki-46 armed variant.

Decal work is complete. Canopy frames are all painted up. Weathering is up next.

I am really pleased with how clear the canopy plastic turned out. A thorough dipping in Future acrylic wax did the trick.
Thanks for viewing. Till next time, Happy Modeling everyone!
Bill

William,
Thqt looks great!

Gaz

it's got wings!!!


Starting to look like an airplane.

Good job! I hate trying to align folded wings.

Looking good, Mark. Your TBM Avenger past a build milestone. When the wings and stabilizers go on, it's looking like a plane now. Good luck with the rest of the project. Bill

Thanks guys. I'm not sure where to go next, gill the wing root gaps or go the the tail fins.

The wings are solid, no folds to align, so I avoided that step.

Really great and inspiring work going on here.

Well, better show what I've been up to then

1/72 Hawker Typhoon

this kit's been a joy to put together. That's not to say I haven't had to fettle and scrape here and there to get an optimal fit, because I have, but nothing too serious or difficult and the moldings are overall nice and tidy. The pilot is oversized and I've had to omit him, even though I'd normally add a pilot to give a sense of scale to the viewer.

On with the pics...







I think I got a bit heavy handed with the weathering in the wheel wells, so I'll re-spray them and tone it down a bit when I paint the underside...

Russell,
Looking good. I'm impressed you get such detail in that scale.

Gaz

Cheers, Gaz

yup-these new gen kits are a real boon to those of us with space limitations... All of my "air force" is 1/72 with one exception: Airfix's 1/24 Typhoon (Much to 'her indoors' befuddlement). Actually I am hoping Airfix re-tool some of their classic 1/24 range in near future....

Here it is, kinda looks like an Avenger. Just needs the cowling and then it's ready for the paint shop.

Progress update, 1/72 Tiger I ready to paint.

Lap Man, Cool, old kit. What paint scheme are you going for?

@Mark Tremendous masking job on your Avenger

After spraying layer after layer of white from the rattle can onto my TSR2 I made some progress today with the undercarriage and some wheelbay covers. Had made a bad mistake earlier when I glued the belly part before the main wheel legs which then didn't fit in
Had to cut away a little plastic to fix it. But fortunately it went quite well
Here is the actual photo while the parts getting some rest to settle

Peter, the epic battle of getting those landing gear to fit was worth the struggle. They look awesome in place. Your TSR2 is taking shape nicely. KUTGW. Bill

Update on my Ki-46 armed variant.

Applied a dot filter. This adds tonal variety to the one color paint scheme.

Added a heavy chipping effect. Whether 100% accurate or not, I've always liked the trend to make Japanese war planes heavily weathered.

Continuing the dot filter on the ventral side.
The overall finish appears rough here. A matte coat will even out the dull effects with the gloss coat.
Thanks for viewing. Good luck everyone with the deadline approaching. Bill

Great job on your Dinah, Bill. I like the weathering very much!

Getting closer to the finish line with my TSR.2 here.
Mounted the main wheels (and the meanwhile broken starboard stabiliser:-( )today and did some minor painting here and there.
Starting with the decals soon



Good luck to everybody with your builds!
Peter

Thanks Peter.
Your TSR is looking great. I like the appearance of the landing gear. She's a futuristic plane, for sure.
Happy modeling. Bill