Thanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

Quote from: Wardukw on October 31, 2023, 09:25:49 AMThanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

I saw something about painting yellow first then using the right size o ring as a mask.

Or using a drill on slow speed as a sort-of-lathe/painting aid-thing.

Though with yellow, you probably would be better to paint it first and then mask. Voice on Experience...

Quote from: Wardukw on October 31, 2023, 09:25:49 AMThanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

Well, bombs are often very crudely painted in real life so, with all due respect, why bother with neatness? . After all, they ARE disposable..!!   . This being "whatifworld", you could always blame an (imaginary) lazy armourer...............!

Quote from: Beermonster58 on October 31, 2023, 11:08:11 PM

Quote from: Wardukw on October 31, 2023, 09:25:49 AMThanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

Well, bombs are often very crudely painted in real life so, with all due respect, why bother with neatness? . After all, they ARE disposable..!!   . This being "whatifworld", you could always blame an (imaginary) lazy armourer...............!

Quote from: kerick on October 31, 2023, 01:48:22 PM

Quote from: Wardukw on October 31, 2023, 09:25:49 AMThanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

I saw something about painting yellow first then using the right size o ring as a mask.

Hmmm not a bad idea that ..im gonna give that blast ...im gonna need quite a few o rings 😆

Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 31, 2023, 09:33:10 PMOr using a drill on slow speed as a sort-of-lathe/painting aid-thing.

Though with yellow, you probably would be better to paint it first and then mask. Voice on Experience...

Rick that's another great idea idea..just have to be super careful or I could bugger the fins in the chuck..I'll find a couple of naff bombs to try that on 

Quote from: Beermonster58 on October 31, 2023, 11:08:11 PM

Quote from: Wardukw on October 31, 2023, 09:25:49 AMThanks Fred 😊
I did manage to paint the tyres yesterday..so their done ..the fun part will be all the yellow bands on the bombs   

Well, bombs are often very crudely painted in real life so, with all due respect, why bother with neatness? . After all, they ARE disposable..!!     This being "whatifworld", you could always blame an (imaginary) lazy armourer...............!

Now ya mention that I have seen that in RL ..never really payed an attention to it..we were there for other reasons...but yeah there's plenty of pics of crap looking bombs 😊

Not sure if the o rings would be reusable.

I've had a look at my crap and o rings won't work as I've not got any anywhere small enough so I'll dry the drill idea 😅

Quote from: Wardukw on November 01, 2023, 03:19:17 PMI've had a look at my crap and o rings won't work as I've not got any anywhere small enough so I'll dry the drill idea 😅

NaH!! Just don't bother!! Paint the whole damned things yellow so the bad guys can clearly see what's heading their way!!    

Quote from: Beermonster58 on November 02, 2023, 01:05:56 AM

Quote from: Wardukw on November 01, 2023, 03:19:17 PMI've had a look at my crap and o rings won't work as I've not got any anywhere small enough so I'll dry the drill idea 😅

NaH!! Just don't bother!! Paint the whole damned things yellow so the bad guys can clearly see what's heading their way!!    

😆 🤣 I like that idea but no 

Least I can say all the weapons and the cockpit are done..all ive got to do is a little weathering ..a bit more detail painting..a wee wash and then it's done.

I've been painting up a Tamiya 1/16th scale figure of Rommel for a mate so have been trying not to make a total mess of it as im still crap at figures.
My mate's happy as hell with it so that's good..I'll post some pics of it when done .

Righto then chaps ,,been plodding along with this when i have the time ...no ruching this as i dont want to muck it up .
Heres whats been done with the cockpit .DSCF4415 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
DSCF4413 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
Thats it for the mo ...still playing with the weapons load and the landing gear side of things .

 

Cheers Rick 😁

Looking good. Truly impressive. Since I work in 1/72 most of the time cockpits are veeerrry difficult.

Very nice! 

Coming along nicely, Phill!