Old_Tonto's Tepee

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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee

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Great work with this pair, OT - that is a lovely smooth looking white finish on the '104, white can be such a cow to get right IMHO.
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Both are looking really good and I'm looking forward to seeing the 104 get it's decals on
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Old_Tonto wrote:I am trying to get these two off the bench so that I can concentrate on a couple of Swedish subjects so more to follow. :smilie_flagge3:
Agnetha and Frida? :grin:

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Clashcityrocker wrote:
Old_Tonto wrote:I am trying to get these two off the bench so that I can concentrate on a couple of Swedish subjects so more to follow. :smilie_flagge3:
Agnetha and Frida? :grin:

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I wish. ;-)

The Sabre is just about there. Wash on:

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Wash off. Mr Miyagi would be proud! ;-)
I have uncovered the canopy with no damage done. I can even see the pilot. 8-)

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As you can see the drop tanks are attached so I just need to paint the nav-lights, make a pitot tube and paint the canopy framing. I will be glad to see the back of this one. :roll:

I've made a start on the S-tank but nothing to show just yet as I'm still assembling wheels, running gear etc.

I decided that the nose of the MiG-29 looked a little emaciated and a bit of research showed that I am not alone in thinking this.
So Quickboost resin to the rescue and I have to say what a lovely bit of resin it is.
You can see the difference between the kit part and replacement here:

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The kit part is a bit slim and a little short - very reminiscent of the pre-production aircraft before the radar was ready.
I guess this could be what italeri based their kit on. So I started on the nose job.

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I cut shy of the line where the parts should meet so that I can sand down to where I need. It's much easier to remove than add plastic. :-D

The F-104 is in the paint shop and I will document progress for that build in the 'Shelf of Doom SB' thread as it has been started for several years.
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The Sabre is looking good and the replacement nose will make a difference.
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As it was November when I last posted here I thought it's about time I updated you all will my shenanigans.
In my defence it has been a bit too cold in the attic for model making so my builds have slowed from a snails pace to something even more lethargic.

So to catch up, the Sabre did get finished and can be found in the Aviation section

I also completed this big beasty for the crap kits GB.

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And a couple of completions from the Blitzbau

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You can see that I have been busy Blitz building trainers. :lol:

So getting back to the bench it currently looks like this:

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That is pretty slim pickings for me as I usually have at least six kits on the go at any one time. I need to touch up some of the paintwork on the Starfighter but it is 90% there. Still need to finish the undercarriage, add some small aerials then gloss coat. I want this to remain clean as NASA aircraft kept in pristine condition although I think a panel line wash should reveal the lovely details on this kit.

The Italeri MiG-29 is ready for painting but I'm still deciding on the colours. I want it to look like this but can't equate the camo to Tamiya paints.

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I have also started an Eduard Spitfire for the Merlin engined GB and am looking at starting a Special Hobby Mirage F.1 so things are picking up. 8-)

That covers everything for now. Who knows what will feature in my next quarterly update. :ha:
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I made some progress on the MiG-29 Fulcrum this week. I sprayed some dessert yellow before masking it off and applying the dark green.

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Been messing with white tack rolls to give me feathered edges. I'm not sure if it is worth the effort. :???:

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Anyway, this is how it has ended up. Sadly not as worn as I'd have liked.

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I'm not convinced about the sand colour but the others look like a pretty good match. There are a few areas to touch up so I'll do that tonight and give the whole thing a coat of Klear.
I'll have to do some weathering as it all looks a bit too vivid at the moment. 8-)
Once the whole thing is toned down a bit I will paint the engine exhausts, anti-dazzle panel and various grey panels before decalling.

More to follow.
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"Dessert Yellow"?!.....would that be custard? :ha:

Can't say you're that wrong, it does look sweet. :-D
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Everything is looking really good here, man. Nice! I have built that Italeri Fulcrum; nice easy kit to do.
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Purplethistle wrote:"Dessert Yellow"?!.....would that be custard? :ha:

Can't say you're that wrong, it does look sweet. :-D
Beat me to it! :grin:

Nice camouflage though; to me it all looks spot on 8-)
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iggie wrote:to me it all looks spot on 8-)
Pleased to hear it mate coz that's the way it's staying - I'm too lazy to be picky. :-D
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee

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I agree with the others it looks good from here.
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee

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Looks near enough for jazz to me, OT!
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee

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Nice work on the camo, did you mix the colours in the end or straight from the pots?
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Very interesting variety of projects. A few challenges to keep you on top of your game!

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