Bolleken's 1:72 stuff

Duke Maddog · Post by **Duke Maddog** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:42 am

Brilliant! Masterfully done my man; congrats on a fantastic little model.

Post by **Stikpusher** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:08 pm

Excellent finish!

tempestjohnny · Post by **tempestjohnny** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:48 pm

And what a finish. Beautifully done.

Post by **speedgraflex** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:45 am

Wow, Marius! That turned out so well. Are there any more photos? Each aircraft takes on a new yet used appearance! Never too much; just like Goldilocks of the weathering techniques, you find what is “just right” when it comes to appearance. I particularly appreciate the delicate fading of the motion related streaks! You achieved great realism!!

F-86 Sabre Jet! Alex Toth, from Frontline Combat 12, May-June 1953. Colors by Marie Severin, script by Harvey Kurtzman.

Bolleken · Post by **Bolleken** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:47 am

Thank you all for your kind words. Especially Bruce, the cartoon is just cool.
To be honest, I am not fully satisfied with the result which is the reason for only one more available photo...

And here u can see what's currently on my workbench. Masking my Viggen took so much time that I needed a different challenge. So I started Heller's Bachem Natter. Tiny little kit.
* I had some RLM66 left and already loaded to my airbrush so I put it onto Dragon's Me P.1101. This Build started almost 20 years ago.

Post by **speedgraflex** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:23 am

Thank you for the second photo, Marius. I support your decision to limit photos if you are not feeling 100 percent, but really I think the model came together so well overall. Are you not happy with the metallic finishes?

I found a few photos. I have never heard of the Me P1101 before! Interesting fair photo of this aircraft at Bell Labs, New York:

The Natter looks to be a great little project!

Bolleken · Post by **Bolleken** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:37 am

The metallics are ok. But it was almost impossible to weather it and I don't understand why?!
If you want to know more about the Me P.1101 look at the Bell X-5, which is almost a build to print...

Post by **speedgraflex** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:05 am

Bolleken wrote:The metallics are ok. But it was almost impossible to weather it and I don't understand why?!
If you want to know more about the Me P.1101 look at the Bell X-5, which is almost a build to print...

Re weathering metallics, I looked at a lot of F-86 photos last night to better understand what you mean. I honestly feel your weathering looks great. I’m not simply stating a positive in order to just state a positive. I might be tempted to try tinting and toning underwing areas with watercolor washes with Post-It masks. That way, you can build up and take down layers easily. Watercolor is when set very stable. At least that is what I am going to try on the Bolt.

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/ ... -DFRC.html

Wow, we made a larger copy and incorporated the swept-back design in our fighters, too. I have not looked up the Messerschmitt history yet, but thank you for your information!

Post by **Stikpusher** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:25 pm

The Sabre looks just right and I’m sure the next batch will look great as well!

Post by **speedgraflex** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:37 pm

Stikpusher wrote:The Sabre looks just right and I’m sure the next batch will look great as well!

Maybe this is just... Sabre rattling?

... and totally way off topic, but wow, this:

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