Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words, & as I've said before, you people that post here have taught me so much!
I created a spent cartridge bin ( I suppose that is what it is called) from an aluminum soda can. I measured the space that it is supposed to fit in, & drew it in CAD. I printed a few copies & transferred the design to the thin soda can with a hobby knife. After that, it was cut to shape with scissors, bent & glued together with CA glue.
I have been able to paint a few things this week, namely the gas tank, wooden frame work & seat cushion.
The gas tank was done with Alcad polished brass over Tamiya gloss black. I came back afterwards with a silver pencil color on the edges & other places.
Wooden parts were done with Tamiya Desert Tan & white topped with clear yellow & orange after streaking with a water color pencil.
The cushion was done with a light reddish-brown base coat & topped with a bit of burnt umber oil paint. My first time trying oils, & I still have much to learn.
Thanks again,
Steve
