VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
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I get a little shut eye and almost miss the show. Great work.
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Wow that was quick I like the masking idea.
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I like those little Russian fighters, lots of character, and an interesting idea for the markings.
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Thanks gents. On with the show.
So.....
Me: "I've never found Tamiya paints to brush paint well."
Hobby shop dude: "Really? They should brush paint fine straight out of the pot."
Yeah....not so much....
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y48 ... 2a9ce6.jpg;
So.....
Me: "I've never found Tamiya paints to brush paint well."
Hobby shop dude: "Really? They should brush paint fine straight out of the pot."
Yeah....not so much....
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y48 ... 2a9ce6.jpg;
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These I-16s were made in a tractor factory and any old paint was slopped on, right? at least, thast'll be my excuse for the paintjob
Lettering turned out ok. Decals printed poorly but this is a blitz...no going back.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y48 ... 40df8e.jpg;
Lettering turned out ok. Decals printed poorly but this is a blitz...no going back.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y48 ... 40df8e.jpg;
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **STARTED 3:30pm AEST Mon 24/2**
Nicely, nicely, overcoming the tribulations well.
Cheers
Jim
Cheers
Jim
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I'll post up some better shots once I get a working wifi network.
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
Nice job and the perfect blitz clock.
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
Thanks all. Jeff, that's our regular wall clock. Totally messes with our guests' heads
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
So here's the little Chinese rodent:
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
I have to confess to a slight cheat - I realised after I took the final photo of the blitz that I left off the metallic ring on the cowling
I had time to do it during the build but just forgot in the rush. I applied it post hoc using the BMF I had out for the purpose.
I had time to do it during the build but just forgot in the rush. I applied it post hoc using the BMF I had out for the purpose.
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
Great finish the white numbers look brilliant, well done on a great blitz.
Regards Splash
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Re: VV Blitzes a Rata **Finished**
Nice finish and interesting paint scheme. I have one of these in the attic that could do with a restoration...
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