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Wingnut Wings Moon Pup
- Thread starter moon puppy
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Thanks Randy. Sure, you could add a great deal of detail to the engine. I've seen where the valve springs and rocker arm were replaced but I figured not to do that on this build, got one in the works already. the only thing I'm going to add is the spark pug wires and some washes on it. most of the engine will be covered by the cowl.
Thanks Chuck
Harv it's more of a post shade and tinting. I started with the lighter black and worked it to dark. came back with the lighter one to clean up where I fell out of the lines...
Now, the Moon Puppy Moment. I got to redo the top wing. While working with the mask to get the rib tape worked right, I scratched the living crap out of the paint job. And right where the black part is. I also tried another technique I was thinking about for the CDL on the ailerons. Flat white acrylic and then a raw sienna filter. It rocks! I'm really thinking of stripping the top wing completely and maybe the CDL on the bottom... just wanting someone to talk me out of it.
Now, the Moon Puppy Moment. I got to redo the top wing. While working with the mask to get the rib tape worked right, I scratched the living crap out of the paint job. And right where the black part is. I also tried another technique I was thinking about for the CDL on the ailerons. Flat white acrylic and then a raw sienna filter. It rocks! I'm really thinking of stripping the top wing completely and maybe the CDL on the bottom... just wanting someone to talk me out of it.
Fine...I'll strip it and pull a mulligan. At least I'm doing it now and not after the rigging is in place.
I thought the same thing: black on black...?
Very nice build: following it all the way!
BTW, those teeny weeny little PE parts that James linked to look like something out of a brain surgeon's book: Jeez they look small!
hmy: Cheers! B)
Fernao
Dude, it's been known to happen, you think I just had 4 wildcat kits laying around?
James talked me in to trying to fill the scratches with Future and over paint. We'll give'er a shot, if that don't work, it's take if off time!
James talked me in to trying to fill the scratches with Future and over paint. We'll give'er a shot, if that don't work, it's take if off time!
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Paint looks good!
Thanks Jeff, gotta admit it's been fun.
We'll will chalk this save up for James. Did the Future treatment and was able to sand it down slightly and the scratches are gone. I sprayed some more paint tonight and it looks like we're going to be OK with the top wing. It's still there but not as noticeable.
I also sprayed flat white on the undersides and doing a yellow ocher filter to get the CDL. It's about the same color as the antique white but far less uniformed as the paint was. I left half the wing undone and will get a picture tomorrow to show the progress.
We'll will chalk this save up for James. Did the Future treatment and was able to sand it down slightly and the scratches are gone. I sprayed some more paint tonight and it looks like we're going to be OK with the top wing. It's still there but not as noticeable.
I also sprayed flat white on the undersides and doing a yellow ocher filter to get the CDL. It's about the same color as the antique white but far less uniformed as the paint was. I left half the wing undone and will get a picture tomorrow to show the progress.
OK I braved the cold, I know James would have had his flip flops and bermudas on because it's only 26f here...
here's my revised CDL.
The left side is just flat white. May need to make it a bit more heavy to be seen well.
here's my revised CDL.
The left side is just flat white. May need to make it a bit more heavy to be seen well.
So do I, the left side is still just white. It's a side by side comparison.
