1/87 Scale Red Ball Express Dio

[Allen Dewire]

This just gets better and better, as always Paul!!! Thanks for naming the house on the street after me. I'm honored!!! The whole setting in the last pic is fantastic, with the hof and all, it must have been a bit of work to get together. Great stuff!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[Lee Drennen]

I like that truck tractor sitting outside the fence

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys.
Just for you Lee.

 

[minitnkr]

1st coat of USAAF olive drab applied. Wingy things still scare me.


C&Cs encouraged as I'm somewhat out of my depth here.

 

[Mini Me]

Defo gonna need a wash at some point to calm it down IMHO....but looking the "bees knees" my friend

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nothing to be scared of there Paul. It’s looking good from where I’m sitting. Like the prop blur as well. Always been tempted to do that, but never have….maybe one day…..

 

[minitnkr]

Well my Floquil Military Colors Sky Gray has gone 'off'. Strained & mixed a couple times to no avail. The model is molded in a almost sky gray to begin with so I thought all was fine but it came off the brush gritty & dried even grittier & didn't cover the OD at all. It did however point out filler needed areas quite clearly. I thought I'd done a better job on the gear doors.

 

[Mini Me]

Bummer........could it be the thinner causing that reaction? If I remember correctly, Floquil used a different type for their enamels than other mfgs........Diosol. I haven't used it for years. Not sure how it differs from other solvent base thinners. Hope you get it sorted out.

 

[minitnkr]

Found some Model Master Acryl in the bargain bucket of MLHS, also grabbed #00, 1 & 3 red sable brushes while there as mine are several decades old & petty tired.

 

[stillp]

Nothing to be scared of there Paul. It’s looking good from where I’m sitting. Like the prop blur as well. Always been tempted to do that, but never have….maybe one day…..

+1
Pete

 

[minitnkr]

New old paint brushed on beautifully, although somewhat like semi-gloss. Hopefully will take decals w/o pre-gloss. Now to fix the gear doors.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed!!

 

[JR]

You managed that nicely Paul.
Think I've got some photos of a diorama showing the Red ball Express from the show. Not got round to sorting them yet, but will do .

 

[minitnkr]

I forgot to mention the P47 is 1/72 by Academy. Excellent fit & detail is outstanding. My problems with the gear doors stems from modifying a model designed for static display to airborn w/pilot. I'm sure it would look fine as designed.

 

[Mini Me]

Looks fine as it is Paul,........I'm curious as to how it will be integrated into the Red Ball Dio.

 

[JR]

Paul this was the dio I saw at the show, based on the Redball Express.

 

[minitnkr]

Very well done. Thanks Dzohn.
Jabo overflight w/Mustang escort Rick.

 

[minitnkr]

P47 nearly done. It hasn't improved my outlook on wingy things. Sorry for 1st cuppa shakes.

Antenna wire broke loose, but much better pic.

Now for the 42,000 little decals that you won't be able to see at this scale. Can't get over how excellent the panel detail is.

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Looking good mate, I'm not a wingy person either but it looks good to me.

 

[Mini Me]

Bootyful.......keep in mind Sir, at low alt. and low speed you'll need to keep an eye on yer cylider head temp gage.....those big 3350's need a little more cowl flap open to keep cool........