HK Models 1/32 Do 335

[stona]

I think that the most important single factor when painting models is to find a paint system that works for you. When painting the model you have to be able to concentrate on achieving the result you are seeking, and not be worrying about your nozzle blocking, paint splattering and all the other things that might go wrong.


I know I will never be able to paint like the top modellers around the world, all I can do is admire their work, but at least I can keep trying without worrying about the blo*dy paint


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

I agree with Graham.


Scott

[papa 695]

That is coming along very nicely Steve, and some great info along the way.

[stona]

I've got the rest of the markings sprayed and the wing tips 'puttied'.










These masks all worked very well but Maketar don't give you any instructions. That's fine if, like me, you've used masks before, if not then you'll be on a steep learning curve.


I do like painted markings but I still have a few decals to apply and I'll probably gloss the whole model for a bit of protection before I apply them.


Cheers


Steve

[Vaughan]

Great work Steve I like the putty.

[yak face]

Fantastic work Steve , and informative and inspiring as usual. I had a 1/48 Pfeil (the monogram one) ages ago but sold it , I wish I hadnt now , this is making me want to do one !! The painted on markings look superb , Ive never tried Masks (probably because I usually work in smaller scales ) but if you get it right like yours then they really make a difference. cheers tony

[stona]

I've gloss coated the model which would usually leave me at a bit of a loose end, until SWMBO mentioned something about painting the bathroom. Quick as a flash I dragged this out, all the bits and pieces to be attached later. Obviously I'm going to be busy with this.






Talk about dodging a bullet


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Looking very nice Steve.


Scott

[stona]

I've got the decals on for the small stencils etc that I haven't sprayed and then knocked back the gloss with a mixture of Klear and an acrylic matte varnish. I've applied a little light weathering, this was an experimental aircraft attached to Germany's equivalent of Farnborough, not stuck in a muddy Russian field!


Having done that I though I might as well attach the undercarriage. It's the best engineered undercarriage I've attached to any aircraft model...period. 'Chapeau' to whoever designed it at HK Models. The doors etc do have a fairly a high fiddle factor, but nothing a bit of effing and blinding can't overcome






Having attached the undercarriage, which is more or less a click fit, though I did apply a few drops of CA glue, there comes a moment of truth. Anybody who has ever built an aircraft with tricycle undercarriage knows what I mean! Though the nose weights came with the kit there is always a bit of a worry when you first sit a model on its wheels.






Lovely jubbley, slightly (a few grams) nose heavy so no danger of tail sitting or overloading the front wheel.


Incidentally the space in the front of the port wing is for a light. The instructions don't mention the lights at all, just the clear cover (part R6). The lights are actually part N12 which took me a while to find, but which I can now fit once painted.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Absolutely gorgeous.


scott

[Guest]

This really is something special Steve. Beautifully done.

[papa 695]

Looking sweet

[Guest]

that's really coming together Steve incidently what were the wing pylons for ?


Roger

[stona]

that's really coming together Steve incidently what were the wing pylons for ?
Roger

They are cowlings for the 30mm cannon. The barrels aren't fitted yet.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Cheers Steve must have been formidable in combat although all too late


Roger