Author Topic: Amerika Bomber WIP (Read 25192 times)

tc2324 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 26, 2013, 10:45:51 PM »

Cheers guys. :)

Today`s small update.

Jumo engines and bomb pylon/rack now attached. Will mask off shortly and then break out the filler.

tc2324 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 28, 2013, 12:51:48 AM »

Today I have a couple of update piccies with most parts dry fitted. Outriggers have now been `made`. Clear canopy parts are now stuck in place. (Mask ordered as quite frankly I couldn`t be bothered cutting that much tape up and for £4, will save me a bit of stress).

I also scribbed, although not that well, a new flap placement line under the wings by the Jumo`s as the engine placement now overlapes the original ones. Note to self, buy a scribe tool. Filled in what was left of the old line. To be honest, unless you look for it, your not going to notice when the black goes on.

The Jumo joins to the wings are also complete after sanding and the two turrets are now on. Just waiting now for the forementioned mask and some black paint and then the real fun begins.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #52 on:** April 28, 2013, 03:47:21 AM »

And this sir is a beast of beauty. :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #53 on:** April 28, 2013, 04:42:25 AM »

What's the plan for the tail gun position?

tc2324 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 28, 2013, 05:33:58 PM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on April 28, 2013, 03:47:21 AM

And this sir is a beast of beauty. :)

Thank you kindly. :)

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 28, 2013, 04:42:25 AM

What's the plan for the tail gun position?

I`ve kept the tail gun the same as an earlier version of the 177. I thought about putting the turret on, but then I started thinking about weight, transit time to target, fuel consumption, so I thought it best to go with the basic look.

elmayerle · « **Reply #55 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:18:12 AM »

My compliments, that's growing into a truly beautiful design.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #56 on:** April 29, 2013, 01:02:41 PM »

Really nice

Certainly looking the goods to my eye

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #57 on:** April 30, 2013, 05:06:46 AM »

This brings to mind what if Consolidated had used the B-32 Dominator as the basis for the B-36 Peacemaker instead of starting from scratch.

Looks very plausible!

Brian da Basher

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #58 on:** April 30, 2013, 05:49:20 AM »

This has turned out to be a very impressive project and quite convincing. I still think it would look just as menacing without the jet engines though :)

tc2324 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 01, 2013, 03:02:18 PM »

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Frustratingly I`m still awaiting the canopy mask before any paint goes on.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #60 on:** May 01, 2013, 04:24:04 PM »

You're smart to be patient, tc! I don't blame you for not wanting to try to paint all that framing by hand.

Another thought if the masks give you trouble is to use decal strips.

Brian da Basher

tc2324 · « **Reply #61 on:** May 02, 2013, 08:18:33 PM »

Cheers Brian. As it happened the mask was pretty much perfect and the paint is now on.

Used the old wriggly Blu Tak method, hope you like.

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #62 on:** May 02, 2013, 10:58:53 PM »

That's lovely! Well done, keep up the great work!

Cheers,

Logan

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #63 on:** May 03, 2013, 01:52:33 AM »

Coming along very nicely.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #64 on:** May 03, 2013, 03:38:50 AM »

That's a very striking night scheme!

Brian da Basher

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #65 on:** May 03, 2013, 05:32:41 AM »

Quote from: Brian da Basher on May 03, 2013, 03:38:50 AM

That's a very striking night scheme!

Brian da Basher

Agreed!! wow!

tc2324 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 05, 2013, 04:04:39 PM »

Cheers chaps.

Got most of the major componets together now, gave it a gloss coat, decals on and then a matt coat and wash. Still have to fix the out riggers, they just don`t seem to want to stay in place. Just some finishing touches, then the back story and then the finished piccies.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #67 on:** May 05, 2013, 04:20:45 PM »

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #68 on:** May 05, 2013, 06:23:53 PM »

Quite a stunner, tc! I love how the colors on the scheme work so well with the markings, and how the red spinners set off the whole model!

Well done!!!

Brian da Basher

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #69 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:43:55 PM »

Agree with the others. Great job, lovely model!

Cheers,

Logan

Old Wombat · « **Reply #70 on:** May 06, 2013, 12:01:19 AM »

Gods! I just know someone's going to jump on me for this but here goes...

I really love the build!

...However...

The paint job only rates "nice" for me (sorry)

My preference would have been for closer to 50/50 grey/black, so that it more resembled the Heinkel scheme you posted earlier.

Still rates as Bl@@dy Good over-all, though, & the difference is merely a personal preference - don't mean nothin'! :)

Cheers!

Guy

father ennis · « **Reply #71 on:** May 06, 2013, 07:35:07 AM »

I have to agree with Old Wambat. Fantastic build but that is not a scheme on my favorites list. However,its your build and if you are happy then I'm happy for you. I also got to add, once you got the decals on it and the red spinners it does look very good.

elmayerle · « **Reply #72 on:** May 06, 2013, 08:44:18 AM »

Beautiful!! I love the execution of the color scheme, not sure I'd chose the same but it works and it's beacutifully done.

tc2324 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 07, 2013, 10:32:13 PM »

Well at least the Allied code name for this aircraft is sorted out for my backstory now...., `Marmite`. You either love it or hate it......

Cheers for all the comments chaps and obviously no offense taken at all. I knew the paint job would be open to conjuncture, but it was the best I could do with limited blu tak and rattle cans.

Just working on the finishing touches on this one now. Things like the pitot, Ariel, crew hatch, and if the weather holds, which knowing my luck it won`t, finished piccies by the end of the week.

finsrin · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2013, 10:26:37 AM »

You put a lot styrene engineering into Amerika Bomber. :) Combo of fuselage & wing stretch are balanced and realistic looking. Has that post war big bomber look. Can also picture it in SAC silver/white.
With finishing touches of markings and red spinners its appearance pulls together. Squiggly camo lines do squiggle ones eyes around on surface. Perhaps messing with aircraft ID and fighter pilot aim.
Wing stretch has had me looking at wings to try that on something. Impressive job on landing gear alteration :)
Amerika Bomber posts done learnt me stuff. I like it.


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