N1K2-J build

[AJay]

That's right, Lindsey.

Natural metal finish first, and then I used a cocktail stick to apply the masking fluid. After the top coat, just gently rub the masking fluid off with your finger.

The only problem I encountered was that I pre-shaded my panel lines too thick. This mean some black also showed through with the silver beneath my green - the touching up brush came out at this point.

 

[treyzx10r]

Alex do'nt feel alone with the panel lines showing thru ,did the same on my Zero thank goodness for touch up brushes!

 

[AJay]

Okay, I'm on the home run with this build now. I just have a few small details such as undercarriage, cannons and radio mast left to do.

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The flaps are just loosely placed on the model for the sake of weathering. Notice the headrest - this was actually made from wood in the real thing. If I did another of this type I'd try using some balsa instead.

Next photos should be the finished build

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[papa 695]

Nearly there and its looking fantastic Alex

 

[yak face]

Great stuff alex, looking forward to the completed pics, cheers tony

 

[mossiepilot]

A nice looking build Alex.

It'll be fantastic when its done.

Tony.

 

[AJay]

Thanks, guys. Glad you like it! I must admit, I've loved this build.

 

[saguy]

very nice looking build indeed .... the paint chipping is superb .......rgds ....lindsey

 

[Vaughan]

Very nice Alex great weathering. Looking forward to the finished photos.

Vaughan

 

[AJay]

Greatly appreciate your comments Lindsey and Vaughan. Thanks

 

[AJay]

Spent the evening finishing off the 'George' - so here he is!

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I need some more super glue so the mast in super straight and then I can add the second antenna wire.

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That's all on this one, folks! : )

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[papa 695]

Well thats a cracking build Alex some hard work gone into this build and it shows a BIG 5 from me

 

[AJay]

Thanks, Ian! My first 5 stars : )

Being able to share the process with like-minded people is very close to the enjoyment of the actual building.

It seemed everything was against this build being completed tonight - I knocked my glue over and spilled it all over the desk very near the plane. Then holding it under the light to brush on pastels, I dropped the George! It hit the desk and a few parts came flying off. Luckily nothing was broken and it glued back in place ready for photos : )

 

[treyzx10r]

Alex,outstanding build 5 stars from me as well. Great job on the weathering,really like the streaks on the flaps. The chipping paint is just right without being overdone too. Nicely done Sir!!!

 

[Vaughan]

Alex a very nice finish. 5*

Vaughan

 

[saguy]

that is excellant ....rgds Lindsey

 

[AJay]

Trey, Vaughan and Lindsey - thank you for your comments and I'm very glad you like the build!

 

[spanner570]

Very, very nice Alex, great job....Big 5 for sure!

Ron

 

[AJay]

Thanks very much, Ron. Much appreciated : )

 

[mossiepilot]

A beautiful and finely detailed George there, Alex.

The weathering is particulaly impressive.

Tony.