IAR 81C

[White_Wolf]

Can't add more to what had already been said - unless it's in Romanian

Stellar job mate

Laurence

 

[Scrodes]

Beauty work as always my friend. What a great way to start my day. I love the detail you've added to the hubs.


I should stock up on albion alloy, but I jump scales so often that I don't know where to even start size-wise.

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Barney]

so, when is the 2015 calendar coming out?

 

[MrT]

Outstanding chukw! Never gets old.

Terry

 

[Duke Maddog]

I'm at a total loss for words in describing the sheer awe I feel when watching this project take shape! Man, that is one outstanding paint job, and to see you re-putty and re-paint areas without overspray or anything... I just don't knwo what to say! I always have some overspray so I touch everything up with brush.

Once again, you've made my day with this outstanding, jaw-dropping update. Also, that's one nice gam on Lili! Way to go!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking quite nice as always Chuck!

 

[chukw]

Thanks, everyone! Matt, those brake lines on the wheels hubs will get connected to the ones on the gear legs. More fun! I'll do some more detail-painting, and then it's weathering time. Once I get the engine painted to my satisfaction, I'll connect it to the front cowl and add the 7 vee-struts that will make a lovely zig-zag effect. Then I'll glue it to fuse for real and add another 7 struts there. Whew! When you see the aerial wires on, you'll know it's done!

 

[Barney]

Are we there yet?

 

[ij001]

Just enjoyed the last 20 minutes of inspiration.

He is good isn't he :geek

Ian

 

[Dusan]

Beautiful work, just beautiful!!!

All the best! :drinks
Dusan.

 

[chukw]

Thanks, friends! Those brake lines are on and the wheels are glued in place. I can now add the retraction struts and start washes. I am thinking of dusty tan washes on the upper green, with some faint dark washes on the bottom. Stay tuned!

 

[randy_ditton]

Hey Chuck,

What a treat to go thru all the pages on this one. Your skill and workmanship are second to none


Randy

 

[chukw]

Thanks, Randy!

Well, I've had a lot of bench time, and Had some serious back and forth with this build! One thing I did realize was that I left poor Radu Brinzan out in the cold after he was nice enough to send me a set of his IAR 81C decals. What a dope I am! I did use them instead of the kit decals (which do look very nice, BTW) They were a treat to apply- judge for yourself.

I won't go into the issues with dullcoat blushing and bad material interactions, but it's all coming out in the wash. I had so many pics in my camera that I'm breaking it into two installments- here's Dodging Bullets, Part 1-

 

[Barney]

i sit in awe.

 

[phantom II]

Darn Chuck . Too many positive things to talk about here.

1 . I like your solution to the brake lines.

2 . The Exhaust collector looks really good .

3 . Love the topside finish .

The more I use pigments, the better I like them . Need to get me more flavors

Beautiful machine

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

Part two must have the exhaust lesson, taking notes...

 

[lupanzer]

Wonderful job Chuckw!...very nice effects with pigments (some day I will try )...love the exhaust painting

Best!

Luiz

 

[bob letterman]

Excellent Chuck!

Your subtle weathering both before and after the pigments is very impressive! It is the difference between an average and a master modeler.

My congratulations!

Bob

 

[jknaus]

Fantastic Chuck. Most awesome work.
James