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’72 Dodge Demon Drag Racer 1/25 scale
mustang1989 replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Still knockin' 'em dead I see Francis. Aside from some of the fun tools that you have to work with I think what I like most about your work is the amount of imagination that goes into it. I've definitely been missing out on these updates of yours here and will be sure to tune in for the next updates on this beastie. Continuing to be blown away at the masterclass stuff I'm seeing here........ -
Thanks Tim! The V-18 has been on my bucket list for a LONG time and you're right.....as with most Luft '46 subjects....one can use quite a bit of an artistic license with them. 'Preciate you stoppin' in ol' buddy. Thank you for your comment as well bro. I'm gonna have to go check this latest build of yours out Dave.
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I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you build another aircraft after watching that Black Widow come together as well as it did. This is where I'm at now. Got the landing gear completely finished up and currently installing the small tid bits like antennas and other small details on the bottom. This photo provides a good look at the aluminum and painted undersides with a subtle amount of weathering. Didn't want to kill it with the dirt and grime but wanted at least some leakage and wear and tear here. I also picked up an aircraft jig that has helped immensely, especially on final assembly items. One of the best purchases I've ever made in regard to modeling tools.
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Resto Rod Autocar
mustang1989 replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Yeesh!!! Just happened to stumble upon this build here Gary and your progress on this is looking really good so far. As far as the back of the seats go, you could always tint that back glass and no one'll ever know. Praying for you on the heart valve issue man. Joe -
Thanks Dave. More decal work. The red and yellow band decals were a pain to work with and next time I tackle something like this, I'll just paint 'em on. Here's after a good hour and a half in applying washes to simulate leakage on the bottom of the aircraft and at fuel refilling points on the tops of the wings as well as applying the flat finish over the whole aircraft. I've got some minor work ahead of me with just a couple of decals that have some silvering but that shouldn't be too big of an issue. She's starting to resemble a warbird now......
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REVELL 1969 DODGE DAYTONA (yeah, another Charger)
mustang1989 replied to happy grumpy's topic in Model Cars
These Chargers look just great with those "steelies" on them Mario and this one is no exception. Color and detailing bring out the best in this model. Some good work here buddy. -
A really cool shade of blue on this one Craig. LOTSA chrome and detail work brought 'er home verrrry nicley.
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You really shoehorned that engine in there Mario. Those were a tight squeeze in the 68 Hemi Cudas and Darts and it looks like it was a tight squeeze into this little guy for sure. Good on you for weathering the storm and pulling this great build off.......and in good fashion at that.
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Alright fellas. I've been off for the last few days and have gotten the equivalent of a months worth of modeling done in that time. I NEVER have time to dedicate to just modeling. There's always something that needs done around the house so all of that takes the priority. Being sick has its advantages because my wife just tells me to take it easy. So.....that's just what I did. I managed to paint the bottom of the aircraft today and used Matte Aluminum BMF to bring out the aluminum color. I have a little touch up to do it but it should work out fine. I'll be putting a dead flat coat over this which will tone down the brightness greatly. I did this trick on my Fw190 D-9 10 years ago and it worked like a charm. Hopefully.....it'll work this time. I also managed to get all of the camo/ mottle work done to the sides of the aircraft today as well. I've still got to add some color "splotches" coming down from the topside camo on the fuselage and add the wavy border at the front of the wings and we'll be ready for a gloss coat so I can move on to the decaling process. Here's where we're at now:
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You pulled off a great job with that bird Keith. Sometimes PE can be kind of rough but it does add a bit more depth into a build. Have you tried the Quinta Studios 3D decals for instrument panels and cockpit details on some of these birds? Wanna talk about adding a whole new level of detail in the pit area!! I used to use PE for instrument panels and consoles but with these Quinta Decals.....that is a thing of the past. This is some outstanding work on this F3F here bud.