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Offline RAGIII

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #45 on: August 25, 2020, 02:21:24 AM »
Looking terrific Mike! The stitching PE does look nice!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #46 on: August 26, 2020, 02:22:54 AM »
Hi all,
Just a quick update on the fuselage progress.
The metal is 'Alclad' black base with Duraluminium top coat.
Wood panels are 'Tamiya' XF57 base with 'DecoArt' acylic Burnt Umber for wood effect.
Fuselage pre-shaded with 'Tamiya' Smoke X19 with XF55 used to highlight formers.
Top coated with XF 78 for CDL base colour.
The pre-shading and formers are faint but should show up more once the decals and sealing coat are applied.

I still have to gloss coat and apply 'Aviattic' Clear Linen effect decals and seal the wood effect.
Then weather it before starting on the rest of the model,

Mike

 

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I've gloss coated and applied a test decal of the 'Aviattic' canvass/linen effect (ATT32236).
This decal has no colour tint, just the canvass/linen weave.
The colour required shows through from the base coat.

 
« Last Edit: August 26, 2020, 06:13:31 AM by Mike 'Sandbagger' Norris »


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #47 on: August 26, 2020, 02:25:30 AM »
I do like the subtle shading and the cowling and metal areas look fantastic.
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #48 on: August 27, 2020, 05:38:09 AM »
Hi all,
The Canvass/linen effect decals have been applied after cutting out the necessary paper templates.
Kit Italian Roundels and Serial number also applied.
Engine and engine cowl fitted.

Next is to weather and seal, then create the various rigging points,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #49 on: August 27, 2020, 09:31:53 PM »
Just getting caught up on you build Mike , wonderful work on the fuselage so far . The linen decals really add to the over all effect .


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #50 on: August 27, 2020, 10:03:33 PM »
Hi all,
Weathering applied using a combination of:
'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash.
'AK Interactive’ Engine Oil (AK 2019).
‘502 Abteilung’ Smoke (ABT005) oil paint.

 

 

Now to create the four turnbuckle type locking devices that join the rear fuselage to the front fuselage, just behind the cockpit rear decking panel.



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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #51 on: August 28, 2020, 01:35:55 AM »
This is truly stunning work Mike. The canvass transfers and metallic finish on the cowling take this model, already at a very high level of quality, to one even higher.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #52 on: August 28, 2020, 03:56:31 AM »
Hard to find now.
Only one left in stock.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009YKCOK6/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I found a couple of sets on eBay. I cannot wait until they arrive! Thanks

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #53 on: August 28, 2020, 03:58:45 AM »
I really like the fuselage affect using the clear Aviattic decals.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #54 on: August 28, 2020, 06:59:34 AM »
Hi all,
I've represented the four locking turnbuckles at the fuselage joint, using 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale resin 'Anchor Points',

Mike

 


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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #55 on: August 28, 2020, 08:17:42 AM »
The Markings and Linen effect look outstanding! Lovely work as always!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #56 on: September 03, 2020, 11:07:35 PM »
Hi all,
I'm working on preparing the wings for the linen decals etc.
This is the upper wing (top surface).
First primed white then masked for the wing ribs and front and rear spars.
Airbrushed with 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).
Then the outer five wing rib areas airbrushed to represent the Italian red and green under wing colours 'ghosting' through.
Finally airbrushed with 'Tamiya' XF78 and XF57 to give the base colour for the linen effect decals.
I lightly polished across the wing to smooth the surface and to highlight the wing ribs.

Next is to gloss coat the surface then cut and apply the linen effect decals and roundels before a touch of weathering is applied,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #57 on: September 04, 2020, 03:01:36 PM »
Mike, a true work of art!
nothing less

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #58 on: September 04, 2020, 10:25:12 PM »
Hi all,
Upper wing top surface finished off.
Gloss coated then 'Aviattic' linen effect decals applied, using paper templates to create the shapes.
'Flory Models' Dark Dirt and Grime clay washes applied.
Smoke oil paint applied behind the location holes for the lifting points and aileron control wire guides.
Roundel wing ribs slightly polished to highlight them,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo 'Baby'
« Reply #59 on: September 05, 2020, 01:18:43 AM »
Spectacular results! But then, I am not surprised at all.
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