"Pappy's Bird"

[Quaralane]

Thanks, guys.

@Carsenault,
thanks for the pointers. Figuring that, once I get the pilot in place, the panels' color won't matter much.
But, since I haven't buttoned up the fuselage yet. Maybe I'll go in and correct those

 

[Solander]

An interesting subject and a nice progress here, Q!
Especially like how You've dealt with the engine, its coming great.
Keep it posted, buddy - it is a pleasure to watch Your WIP's with a morning coffee

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, Solander.
And have some more coffee

Construction on Pappy's bird continues:
Got the grills and cannon installed into the leading edge of the wings. Flaps will come later.


Fuselage is buttoned up with the cockpit fully assembled.



Wings and tail wings are in place on the fuselage, and the flaps have been installed in the trailing edge of the wing.




Decided, while waiting for the flaps to set up and fully cure, to assemble the figure I'm using for "Pappy"



Youtube link:
Pappy's Bird-SMA Build-Part 3

 

[Grendels]

That is some serious progress! She looks like a plane now, eagerly awaiting the next update!

 

[panzerace007]

Q ,

You're rolling this one out like you used to be a Plane Mechanic or something !!! Lookin' Good !! The Cockpit is lookin' Great !!

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, guys.
I've been pleasantly surprised with how quickly this one has been coming together

 

[Carsenault]

Nice going, looks like you didnt have the same issues with the flap fit like I did.

 

[Myke]

Q you are tearing this up bud. You are going to have time for a 4th and 5th entry.

Great work dude!

 

[Quaralane]

@Carsenault,
I avoided the worst by putting in the outer flaps first, then the inner. I saved the middle flaps for last.
They're not perfect, but they're doing all right.

@Myke,
Thanks. And I might try for 4. Just might.

And now....
Got a bit of work done on the Corsair today. Most of that is in the video.

Also got "Pappy" ready to go into his bird.
Gave the whole figure a wash of brown ink, then painted in the sections of his arms and head that needed flesh tone.
Drybrushed his suit with white to get the light tan look I was seeking.
Gave his skin a second wash of the brown ink.
The last bits I did were to pain his shoes in flat black, and pic out the lenses of his goggles in metallic light blue




Youtube link:
Pappy's Bird-SMA Build-Part 4

 

[Grendels]

Nice to see her getting some paint!

 

[hilld]

Awesome progress Quaralane. Can you tell me a bit about masking canopies with black electrical tape. I've never heard of that before. Do you cut the edges before applying or trim them off while on the canopy?

 

[Black Sheep 1]

Looking good!

When using that electrical tape for masking, do you get any adhesive residue left on the plastic?
If so, what do you use to clean it off without damaging the finish on the canopy?

 

[Quaralane]

@hilld,
I trim the tape while it's on the canopy. Takes a sharp blade to do right, though.
Started using it because it seems to conform to things better.

@BlackSheep1,
Never had a problem with residue. I also tend to get less paint seepage this way

 

[Quaralane]

All right, got some serious painting done.
Likely still need to do some more to fix what I have so far.

Top done in blue using Vallejo's "Royal Blue"


Showing the white and light blue portions on the fuselage


And a look underneath


Youtube link:
Pappy's Bird-SMA Build-Part 5

 

[Grendels]

The paint is looking good, and that Valejo looks like good paint in your photos! No brush strokes

 

[TRM]

Great progress Q, she's looking good! ;D This reminds me I need tostart crackin' the whip on my FW190. Keep it coming!! ;D

 

[Bizarre]

Nice work so far!

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, guys.

 

[`Boots`]

Wow Q this has just flown together (no pun intended), you just gotta love that shape of this bird.........coming along a treat fella!! ;D

`Boots`

 

[Quaralane]

One of my faves from WWII, Boots.
Thanks for the compliments