Author Topic: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling  (Read 8610 times)

Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2018, 09:51:19 PM »
Wow is this ever coming together nicely, mon ami!

I really like the color you used on the under side.

In English, at least the U.S. version, spats cover both the tear-drop shaped variety and the "pants" or trousered type, like on a Northrop Gamma.

I hope this helps and it looks like you're very close to finishing up yet another delightful marvel!

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Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #26 on: March 10, 2018, 06:41:28 PM »
Thanks a lot (for forgiving my bad skills)
Ahem, during colouring one quarter of the wings broke and this is currently under repair...

Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #27 on: March 10, 2018, 10:38:38 PM »
Your perseverance inspires me, Tophe!

I think this might be one of my favorites of yours yet. Wonder why?

This could be an opportunity to putty over some of those gaps in the nose unless of course, they're intended or you've run out of putty.

It'll be a treat to see this one fly across the finish line!

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Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2018, 01:56:18 AM »
Thanks a lot!
The model is finished now (even if this angle does not feature the spats, sorry):

Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2018, 01:59:40 AM »
Another angle is better to see the spats (but not the multiple tail):

Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #30 on: March 11, 2018, 02:04:42 AM »
I have the 4 angles that I want as acceptable, I don't care of the underside, I tell my family "don't touch, very fragile" so no fear that it will be turned in all directions to see the defaults... (in the 1990s, I was seeking for perfection, never finishing anything...).

Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #31 on: March 11, 2018, 02:40:30 AM »
If you're well pleased that's what matters, Tophe! I am delighted with the result!

Looks great and I really like how the overall color sets off those tinted canopies as well as the unique layout.

Oh and those lovely spats, all four of them!
 :-* :-* :-* :-*
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« Last Edit: March 11, 2018, 06:23:12 AM by Brian da Basher »

Offline ericr

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #32 on: March 11, 2018, 05:07:00 AM »

lots of spats indeed !  :smiley:

Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #33 on: March 11, 2018, 04:55:43 PM »
Thanks!

It was not well shown on the views before, but there are wheels/tyres Inside these spats, look at the picture below.
I don't know why the flash creates grey reflects, this is not awful painting (I have checked and this is all sky blue visually - except tyres)

Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #34 on: March 11, 2018, 06:27:44 PM »
"Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up!"

And what a lovely close-uo that is indeed!
 :-* :-*
Thank you for the bonus shot, Tophe.

I agree, the way things photograph sometimes mystifies me as well.

Such a delightful model, mon ami!

Brian da Basher

Offline Tophe

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Re: Gee-Bee Z-zwilling
« Reply #35 on: March 13, 2018, 01:49:16 AM »
Thanks! :smiley:
And do you know what is the technical justification of those 4 spats? ???
Uh? The answer is: fantasy! ;)

PS. I have 2 sets of decals, that I will not use, is someone interested? interested ones could send me a PM, I will send them for free (this is better than throwing in the garbage can) :smiley:. But I cannot go to the post office this week, I could send next week.