1/48 Tamiya Me262a1 "White 3"

[mustang1989]

nice, very nice

Thanks Impisi!

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks Bob. I haven't had any peel on me yet thankfully. Was it while removing a mask?

If I recall correctly yeah.

 

[mustang1989]

If I recall correctly yeah.

I hear ya. That stuff is notorious for lifting, but then again.....so is Model Master Acrylics.

 

[mustang1989]

And here we are with all of the decals applied....

 

[moon puppy]

Very sharky lookin'...

 

[mustang1989]

Very sharky lookin'...

So far I am very pleased with the outcome of this paint work. I've been watching others for half a decade now and think I've got a method going that I'm finally comfortable with.

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks great.

 

[mustang1989]

Looks great.

Thanks Mike!

 

[Jeeves]

Man son- you should be doing aircraft more often...that's some sweet stuff Joe!

 

[mustang1989]

Man son- you should be doing aircraft more often...that's some sweet stuff Joe!

Thanks brotha Jeeves!! 'Preciate the vote of confidence buddy!!

 

[mustang1989]

Got the washes on. Went with a friends advice and applied a light colored wash on this and then gradually worked my way to darker washes on the sides and then a dark wash topside.

Bottom side pic:

Here's with the dull coat applied. Got some subtle weathering, soot signatures from the guns and some silvering to do around the access panels and the painting / weathering process will be done. Then its off to landing gear, canopy and finishing bits....

 

[Iron Mike]

Pretty smooth!

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

That is a mean looking 262. I love the matt finish. Good job.

Alex

 

[moon puppy]

When car guys do aircraft, smooth finish!

 

[mustang1989]

Thanks you guys. Hopefully I get some good bench time in on my day off tomorrow......or maybe install the new camshaft in my truck...hmmm.....

Choices....choices....choices......

 

[mustang1989]

Just so you guys know.....there has been work going on with this one. Currently working on landing gear and little tid bits here and there but nothing picture worthy as of yet. Getting there though.....

 

[mustang1989]

Been a bit since I've provided an update on this one. Lots happening here at home these days. LOTS!!!

This will most likely be my last update till she's finished which aint all that far away. Still got the canopy to paint and install, gun bay panels to open up, aerial antennae and last little details to install. She's now on her feet.

 

[moon puppy]

Such a smooth finish.

 

[Iron Mike]

Nice!

 

[Impisi]

nice