WnW Bristol F.2b

[Mutter1]

Hello all,

  Small update. Haven’t had much time to work on the Bristol lately. But I did manage to get some work done on the landing gear. I wrapped some EZ line around the struts and axle to simulate the bungee cord.....

[Mutter1]

Hello again,


   Another small update. I was able to get the cockpit and wing struts “varnished” this evening. Pretty happy with the finish.



   I know it is hard to see but there is a nice sheen to the parts

[RAGIII]

Your method for doing the wood tones is excellent. Outstanding results.
RAGIII

[Mutter1]

Evening all,

  Well the struts are all taped up on the ends. Hopefully tomorrow I can paint the tape dark yellow then get the decals on them

[Des]

You are doing an excellent job with this build, the wood colours are superb.

Des.

[mgunns]

You are doing an excellent job with this build, the wood colours are superb.

Des.

Yes, I concur, your wood tones are really nice.  I like the use of the tape on the struts as well.  Very nicely done and add that extra depth that paint can't replicate.

[Mutter1]

Thank you gentlemen!!

[Mutter1]

Good evening gentlemen,


       The wing struts are now finished. Decals done last evening and just finished putting a second and final coat of “varnish”

[RAGIII]

Wood tones look great! The struts and wrapping are fantastic!
RAGIII

[Juan]

Wood tones look great! The struts and wrapping are fantastic!
RAGIII

Could not agree more, they look like the real thing.   

[Mutter1]

Good afternoon everyone!

  Thank you for the comments! Small update...I managed to get the wing and tail preshading done over the past few days....

[Mutter1]

Question....what do you folks use or recommend for the upper colour of RAC aircraft?

[RAGIII]

Question....what do you folks use or recommend for the upper colour of RAC aircraft?

Looking great! You have asked the Million dollar question here  I am sure many will chime in. I have been mixing my own and am never truly happy with the outcome. So on my upcoming Dolphin build I am going to try Drooling Bulldog PC10 paints.
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

   I notice a lot of Tamiya products in your photos so here's my preferred Tamiya PC.10 Mix:

   Equal amounts of XF-62 Olive Drab, XF-51 Khaki Drab, and XF-55 Desert Tan.
To that add about half of one of those measures of XF-10 Flat Brown. The brown can be decreased or increased depending on the "brownish tint" you desire, and really increased to provide the more "chocolaty brown" PC-12 color.
   If you prefer enamels I also use a 50/50 mix of Model Master Olive Drab SKU 17110 and Faded Olive Drab SKU 20510. You can add some dark brown or even red to that to experiment.
   Keep in mind we'll never know the one true version of PC.10, it's a matter of personal interpretation, taste, and degree of sanity!
Have fun!
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Excellent work, thus far!  Promises to be a real gem!
Cheers,
Bud