Ju88 Next on the line

[stona]

I absolutely have to go to work now so here is a quick snap of the beast with major components assembled. The tailplane is drying and you'll see a lack of any tape etc. The fit of the "big bits" is superb. That is an A3 cutting mat.

Laters

Steve

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[Guest]

lol now that is a big kit! I think I fancy a go at that one!

Patrick

[stona]

An update. I don't normally do bombers and as a result failed to mask the inside of the various plexiglass structures to paint the inside,which in retrospect would have been possible. I've applied the technique I use for my typically smaller fighter hoods.The first colour on the outside of the structure is the colour of the inside of the frames.It should be visible from the inside and hopefully fool the eye. I certainly hope so as there's b*gger all I can do about it now.

A little bit of filling and cleaning up and I'm hoping to get the beast primed later today.

Cheers

Steve

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[stona]

And primed. Got to leave it a while now before a nice rub down (for the model,not me) and on to pre-shading. I don't always do this but I think I need to on a thing this size.

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[Guest]

Looking good Steve-it's always nice when a seemingly random collection of parts starts to look like a finished product!

Patrick

[stona]

Basic 70/71 over 65 camo is done.It needs a few touch ups and then I may do a bit of an overspray to blend it all together. I've got all afternoon tomorrow to muck about with it though I'd like the first coat of Klear on tomorrow evening......we'll see. I find the model tends to dictate times and that I just go along with it.

Cheers

Steve

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[Guest]

It looks good Steve though when you say an overspray, what colour will you use? I'm aware of using a light mist to 'tie-in' multi-colour camo on tanks so is this something similar? Thanks Patrick

[yak face]

looks great already steve , looking forward to the end result, cheers tony

[stona]

It looks good Steve though when you say an overspray, what colour will you use? I'm aware of using a light mist to 'tie-in' multi-colour camo on tanks so is this something similar? Thanks Patrick

I may give it a misting of yellow/green. At the moment there is quite a high contrast between the colours (I lightened them quite a bit) but after a few coats of Klear and some varnish that will diminish considerably. I've done this 70/71 scheme a few times and it's all a bit subjective. The contrast was so low on the real thing that a lot of B+W photos used to get interpreted as one colour,anyone who built the old 1/24 Airfix Stuka will have fallen for that one!

Cheers

Steve

[stona]

All Klear. Nice and shiny,second coat this morning so hopefully decals tomorrow. I didn't apply any filter but notice how the contrast between the camo colours has reduced. The post shading which previously looked a bit overdone has also blended nicely.

Cheers

Steve

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[Guest]

I see what you mean now Steve, the paintwork looks much more complete & toned-down now. Patrick

[stona]

It is the effect a coat or two of Klear (or any other varnish) has. You have to plan ahead for it and it is quite difficult to quantify.As I said I lightened the camo colours a fair bit and then "overdid" the preshading a bit. Luckily I've done a few of these schemes before (surprise,surprise) so have a rough idea of where I'm trying to get to.I'm afraid it's down to a bit of trial and error along with a bit of experience.

For anyone not used to using Klear,or similar,you can see just how different the before and after photos are.

Apart from adjusting a cock up on the lighter colour coming onto the top of the fuselage (it was a whole panel too skinny!) and a few touch ups the only difference in these two is the Klear.

Cheers

Steve

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[Guest]

top quality work mate.

[stona]

Thanks chap,I'm far from being an expert model maker but if any of this helps anyone then it's worth it. I'm not too precious to show something less than perfect...it's all part of the fun.

Cheers

Steve

[stona]

Decals on yesterday. Over four hours putting all the virtually invisible little stencils on. Treated overnight (took two applications of microsol) and sealed with a coat of Klear this morning.Looks a bit more like it now. I'm not trying to be controversial as I do understand the arguments for and against but the photo shows why I have to put the swastikas on. I put it on last to see what difference it would make and for me anyway,it's a no brainer.

Cheers

Steve

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