Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Modelling_Mushi on September 19, 2016, 01:18:42 PM
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Hello all
Latest two finished. Both started as 1/72 out of box builds to get some mojo back, but one suffered major decal disintegration so turned itself into a semi-WIFF.
First up, a 1/72 SMER Bloch MB 152. I bought this gawd knows how long ago (it had a price sticker of $1.50 on it) and it was the first time I've used Vallejo Model Air acrylics. Good having the eye dropper bottle but the paint is very soft. Don't know if I'll use it again. Three issues with the build:
(1) I stuffed up the 3/4 windows by donating them to the carpet monster, so I had to put the canopy sitting a bit back - no, ClearFix wouldn't stretch that far;
(2) as a result you can see where I cut corners with no seatbelt and where I didn't extend the cockpit floor, so you can see right through the wheel wells to the ground; and
(3) the decals literally exploded when they hit water, so I had to find some substitutes. All I had were post WWII French roundels plus pre-war French EC 1 (or EC 7 I'm not sure) insignia, so she sports a hybrid pre and post war marking scheme on WWII colours. Anyway, photos below:
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__00_zpsh2u1khyh.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__00_zpsh2u1khyh.jpg.html)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__01_zpseuklfzgh.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__01_zpseuklfzgh.jpg.html)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__02_zpsnlutq5ru.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__02_zpsnlutq5ru.jpg.html)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__03_zpsjrgykcrj.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/MB_152__03_zpsjrgykcrj.jpg.html)
Secondly, a 1/72 Revell Dassault Mystere IVA of the Patrouille de France. This is the old Matchbox kit re-popped and as you'll see the seams and canopy still managed to beat me. The large decals actually went on well considering its age (maybe the thicker ones last better) and my airbrush work is starting to improve. No issues here except my haste with the intake that made it set at a slight off angle. Again Vallejo Model Air acrylics. Photos below:
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_00_zpsslgimbgx.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_00_zpsslgimbgx.jpg.html)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_01_zpsaxrmmhwu.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_01_zpsaxrmmhwu.jpg.html)
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/modelling_mushi/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_02_zps50nqj7dh.jpg) (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/modelling_mushi/media/Model%20Pic%20Uploads%202016/Mystere_02_zps50nqj7dh.jpg.html)
Anyway, I'm happy with the both in the end.
Ciao
Andrew
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I am happy with them too, Ain't a job, building is for fun of it.
Every bit equal or better than best finish on my builds.
Mystere looks to aspire to be USAF Thunderbird !
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Nicely done :)
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Love the Mystere!
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Pity about the quarter windows but both are very nice builds, warts'n'all! :)
PS: The MB.152 pre-war paint scheme is exceptionally good! :)
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Those are both very nice builds! I can't see anything wrong with the Mystere, TBH.
Vallejo paints are delicate, but they improve if you have a good primer (not theirs... which is hard to master). The paints have great coverage and those bottles last forever.
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Great build and finish on both A/C.
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Those are both incredibly sharp, clean builds but I like the Bloch best!
There's just something about that early W.W. II French camo scheme...
By the way, I'd have never noticed the bit about the windows if you hadn't mentioned it. Looks like you overcame any difficulties in grand style!
Brian da Basher
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Ciao
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Crisp... I like'em ! :)