Group Build: Biplane - barnstormer to fighter

[Ron2]

Cockpit getting there

That looks awesome.

 

[Ron2]

I've been working on the paint and stickers for the fuselage before the wings get in the way on this little bird.View attachment 195060
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Wow.

 

[Ron2]

Well. This is funny because I'm kind of the turtle with this group build. Haha. I painted the interior of the plane and worked some more on my leather and wood floor. Im just going to stick with the plastic floor.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Well. This is funny because I'm kind of the turtle with this group build. Haha. I painted the interior of the plane and worked some more on my leather and wood floor. Im just going to stick with the plastic floor.

On that wood piece? Try using a flat brush. Dip it just in thinner wipe it on that wood piece kind of swiping down, moving back and forth like it's wood grain. It should kind of soften that paint up and kind of have it two tone

 

[Ron2]

On that wood piece? Try using a flat brush. Dip it just in thinner wipe it on that wood piece kind of swiping down, moving back and forth like it's wood grain. It should kind of soften that paint up and kind of have it two tone

Yes I've been using a flat brush. It's a process of about six different layers with washes etc. I'm about done with it at this point.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Yes I've been using a flat brush. It's a process of about six different layers with washes etc. I'm about done with it at this point.

That's not what I meant but okay

 

[Ron2]

That's not what I meant but okay

What are you talking about?

 

[Rockin' Rob]

What are you talking about

What are you talking about?

You said you weren't happy with it so I suggested how to fix it. I don't care how you did it. I was just saying what I would do to maybe make it look better without having to repaint it. Never mind. Sometimes I confuse myself

 

[Tommergun]

Little Gladiator is ready for primer.

 

[Ron2]

You said you weren't happy with it so I suggested how to fix it. I don't care how you did it. I was just saying what I would do to maybe make it look better without having to repaint it. Never mind. Sometimes I confuse myself

You're confused? I don't even remember what I said! Oh boy.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Got the cowling done. Throw a gloss coat on that so I can weather it a bit

 

[Edbert]

Just updates...

Off-topic, but a zoom in on the dude to the right there, think I've finally dialed in my exposure settings.

 

[Ron2]

Got the cowling done. Throw a gloss coat on that so I can weather it a bit

That looks really good!

 

[Ron2]

Just updates...

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Off-topic, but a zoom in on the dude to the right there, think I've finally dialed in my exposure settings.

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I can't put my finger on it but it seems like something's missing…

 

[Ron2]

I'm catching up a little

 

[Rockin' Rob]

That looks really good!

Thank you

 

[Edbert]

I can't put my finger on it but it seems like something's missing…

Note the cigarette in the hand and the detail of the strap on the MP40. Will be interesting to see if I can clean it up without breaking it.

 

[wjbrandel]

Got a bit more done.

The cockpit is ready for paint.

Upper fuselage is mostly done, just the MGs left to put on.

Got some of the smaller parts on the wings and almost ready for color.

I'm hoping I'll get some paint on it this weekend, but I have a lot to do including binding a couple of books.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Got a bit more done.
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The cockpit is ready for paint.
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Upper fuselage is mostly done, just the MGs left to put on.
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Got some of the smaller parts on the wings and almost ready for color.

I'm hoping I'll get some paint on it this weekend, but I have a lot to do including binding a couple of books.

Binding of books? The old-fashioned way?

 

[Edbert]

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S.E.5a has a similar sight/scope on it, but I think something is amiss since it is pointing off to the left?

 

[BarleyBop]

turtle with this group build

Nope. I'm so far behind after 3 days, feels like 3 weeks!

Everyone's making excellent progress!

Love the variety, and the mix of materials that went into these old birds!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Okay, that's enough for today. Break time. Besides, someone's blowing fireworks off and I gotz to see!!

 

[Bob T]

Nope. I'm so far behind after 3 days, feels like 3 weeks!

Everyone's making excellent progress!

Not everyone.
We left Wednesday morning and drove nine hours to visit family this weekend.
But sitting here in the hotel, waiting for my wife to wake up, I keep asking myself..

"How come you didn't bring the kit with, Dummy?"

I could be cleaning up parts right now. All I would need is an X-Acto knife

 

[wjbrandel]

Binding of books? The old-fashioned way?

Yep I'm going to get my binding equipment from storage so I can bind about 5 or 6 books for a friend of mine as a birthday present. Man I want a house where I can set up my workshop again, I'm tired of keeping everything in storage.

 

[Pantherman]

A bit more done for now. The wing spars are next, always a challenge. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

A bit more done

Wow, very swish!

 

[Pantherman]

Wow, very swish!

Thanks Barley. PM

 

[Tommergun]

Primered the Gladiator. Rigging up next.

 

[Pantherman]

Well, I'm done for today. Hope to get all the small parts and undercarriage fitted tomorrow.

Then a semi gloss finish and finally the rigging. Pantherman

 

[Tommergun]

Well, I'm done for today. Hope to get all the small parts and undercarriage fitted tomorrow.

Then a semi gloss finish and finally the rigging. Pantherman

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Looking really good!