discussion Hobbyboss 1/48 TBD-1 Devastator.

[scottie3158]

Very neat work Ron as always.

 

[Richard48]

Me too pal.Stuff hates me and feeling is mutual.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for your kind comments, chaps.

Update....


Before any 'Bling'




Decal 'Dashboard'
Initially, the dashboard has the dials let in to the surface of the plastic. The 3/4 dial one piece decals are then supposed to be bedded into these. A recipe for disaster for me anyway! So I simply reversed the moulding to use the smooth backside of the plastic - Job done.




I've left off the gunner's .50 cal. M.G. for now, as I'm sure to knock it off if glued in place!
Just to add a bit of interest, I've added a few fictitious nobs and dials. Good enough for me, anyway.









All ready for the final buttoning up.

Thanks for looking in.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Geoffers]

The “office” is looking good Ron

That’s a good idea with the instrument panel, I’ve had problems in the past try to settle the transfers into the dials. I may “borrow” your idea on future builds Ron

Geoff.

 

[spanner570]

The “office” is looking good Ron

That’s a good idea with the instrument panel, I’ve had problems in the past try to settle the transfers into the dials. I may “borrow” your idea on future builds Ron

Geoff.

Glad my easy option might be of some use in the future. Obviously, the part has to be the same profile, upside down, back to front, whatever....

Not the stuff for any purists, Geoff, but I just want an easy, model making life.....

Ron

 

[flyjoe180]

Cockpit looks great Ron, nice work on that instrument panel.

 

[Jim R]

Looking good Ron. Quite a busy cockpit. Good idea to reverse the panel - I bet I'm not the only one who would have spent time filling and sanding back ????

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Ron, looks quite big and detailed, have fun, cheers

 

[BarryW]

Nice build and a nice kit. I have the Trumpy 1/32 Devastator to build, perhaps in a few months, and I wonder if this is a scaled down version of that (Trumpy and GB being effectively the same company).

 

[minitnkr]

Well done office. A big one.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Yes I agree with PaulE very well done office. You got to love Brush painting. To me it’s so relaxing

 

[rtfoe]

Good old school stuff Ron. Quick thinking on the dashboard decals. The office looks good to fly in.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[spanner570]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate you good folks taking the time out to post your nice comments.

Yes indeed Lee, brush painting stuff is relaxing and no masking to alter the feeling either. ????

I hope when Barry starts his Devastator, he is able to mount the instrument panel decals as they should be and not follow this cheapskate's method!

Thanks again for all your input. ????

Ron

 

[spanner570]

Don't know where all the ???? came from, sorry.

Update.....

I like to brush paint as many parts as I can, big and small on the sprues. It is easier, particularly the big bits and I don't have to hold them either. I can get going with my yard brush and get the paint on toot sweet!



Painting started. I brush on the silver, let it dry then rub the surface all over with my finger. This produces a nice even, satin finish.

A bit bright, that's the camera.





Cheers.
Ron

 

[scottie3158]

Excellent brush work as always Ron.

 

[colin m]

Painting started

Splendid. I was going to ask if I missed a vote for the final scheme, I was going to say if yes, put me down for yellow, and here we are.

Having just caught up Ron, it all looks rather splendid. I particularly like the silver, it just seems to call out to me. Great stuff.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Paul.
I hope members don't get the wrong idea.
Yard brush is just a nick name I've bestowed on my favourite wide headed paint brush. But it don't 'arf get the paint on!

Oops, sorry Colin, I posted my reply to Paul and then noticed your post....
Yes, the yellow is kind'a pretty. My problem is - Wings down or folded? The instructions state FOLDING, not folded and I can't figure out if the wings actually do hinge or have to be glued closed. The instructions are very vague. I have even tried to see if I can do both options. Take some pickies of the aircraft's wings folded and then alter the joins
Thanks for the input.

Ron

 

[papa 695]

Just seen and caught up on this one Ron, up to your usual high standards, will sit in and watch from now on.

 

[boatman]

YES a lovely job you are doin on this Ron im likin A LOT but if it goes wrong hope you wont be too deverstated lol
chrisb

 

[Steven000]

The 'brush' finish looks very good Ron, the silver turned out great