MackemPete's Bad Boy

[Chris]

Look at my chop shop thread, the pilot sitting on the wing is how teh RE 2000 model had it set up!

What a crazy feature to copy!

[carlos]

I can't think of another kit where you put the pilot on the wing centre section and drop the fuselage in....

The 1/48th Airfix Hurricane is the same

[AndrewR]

I can't think of another kit where you put the pilot on the wing centre section and drop the fuselage in....

The 1/48th Airfix Hurricane is the same

i've never built a 1/48 scale aircraft

I have a 1/48 Tamiya Zero for the Pearl Harbor GB.

[bromo]

Pete dont stress over the colours,if it looks right to you? thats the main thing,looks a rel nice build so far well done

[MackemPete]

How about a little progress report?
I have been a little busy this week, the call of the cycle is just too great!, but I have made some progress. I mentioned how rough the molding is earlier but managed to sort that out a little on the nose, here it is with a coat of hu106



But where the wings meet the underside of the fusalage I thought it too difficult to attempt, so I left it! I know AndrewR has built this kit and also mentioned this problem.
Here with 2 coats of Revell 76



And to completely bring you up to date



Everything in this picture is painted but you gotta look close!

I've been enjoying all your work lads and watching with interest, even though I don't always comment.
Keep it up guys
Pete

[Chris]

Its coming along great pete, a real beauty in the making.

[Dirkpitt289]

Nice work Pete, its coming along

[AndrewR]

But where the wings meet the underside of the fusalage I thought it too difficult to attempt, so I left it! I know AndrewR has built this kit and also mentioned this problem.

i have just sprayed with Tamiya fine white surface primer, and I'm going to shamelessly ignore the problem. It's underneath, so it won't be noticeable to the viewing public

Cheers

Andrew

[splash]

Nice work Pete it's coming on great.

Regards
Splash

[IrishAir]

Any progress Pete?

Cheers,
Paul

[Softscience]

I see some cool tonal variations in the ocean gray uppers. I don't know if they were intentional or not, but they look good.

[MackemPete]

Any progress Pete?

Cheers,
Paul

Hi Paul,yeah I managed a little progress but I've had a busy time lately so been away from the bench, thanks for the interest mate.

I gave it another coat of the 106 then cammoed it up with 2 coats of Revell 68.
Next was the guns and masked with 1 coat of yellow.
I'll 2nd coat the yellow later then get a shiny coat on ready for decalling on the morrow!





Thanks for the interest lads
Pete

[MackemPete]

I see some cool tonal variations in the ocean gray uppers. I don't know if they were intentional or not, but they look good.

No mate, it's just a thinned with water 1st coat of hu 106 straight on to the plastic, it's gone now though after the 2nd coat!

Pete

[AndrewR]

That's looking good Pete. It looks good in the camo. My white Sea Hurricane is waiting for decals too, I got a bit sidetracked by the Spitfire, as one or two (well pretty much everybody) has been nagging asking if it's finished

Cheers

Andrew

[MackemPete]

That's looking good Pete. It looks good in the camo. My white Sea Hurricane is waiting for decals too, I got a bit sidetracked by the Spitfire, as one or two (well pretty much everybody) has beennaggingasking if it's finished

Cheers

Andrew

I did notice but I thought I would not pester you. I'm sure you know all about the straw and the camels back!