Bolleken's 1:72 stuff

[speedgraflex]

You're doing great, Marius. I know you will break on through whatever was affecting you earlier because the results are worth it... the upper nose reshaping turned out really so well! That was pretty incredible to see how you feathered in putty like that to close the multiple gaps. This was really well done. I just neglected to mention this earier... this is probably due to the heat wave we are currently having in Southern California... at least, the high heat could be a potential reason for my delirium... so hot and dry right now.

—this actually looks refreshing right now hahah. Cheers.

[Bolleken]

Thanks Bruce, again.
Let's see what she is going to look like when the last Main color is applied. That will be Revell 378 Dark gray.
I need to finish this model until Saturday night....
Sunday I am in vacation.

[speedgraflex]

I think your total model count is 25 for 2017, correct? So, I believe you will be 14 kits completed by the 27th of October... unless I miscounted, which is entirely possible. As a suggestion I would move the XF-11 from the total to be completed by year's end to adjust for the time it will take to fabricate the remaining parts. The XF-11 could then share construction with 2017 and 2018. Just a thought...

[Bolleken]

I think your total model count is 25 for 2017, correct? So, I believe you will be 14 kits completed by the 27th of October... unless I miscounted, which is entirely possible. As a suggestion I would move the XF-11 from the total to be completed by year's end to adjust for the time it will take to fabricate the remaining parts. The XF-11 could then share construction with 2017 and 2018. Just a thought...

Bruce, you counted correctly.
I'll miss this years goal.
There are the following possible upcoming finishes for this year:
EFA, P-40M, F-51D, Hurricane, Bearcat, F-86, F-84, Saab Viggen.
I have to delay the XF-11. Hope she is the first in 2018.

[Duke Maddog]

As Bruce said, this is looking magnificent already! I believe your second color with do just as well. Bring it home man!

[Bolleken]

Update with tonights work.
Dark gray Revell 378 applied and also some details colored.
The key will be to put on some structure but no wethering.

[speedgraflex]

Light panel lines with a fine mechanical pencil... particularly on the fuselage... I like your colors!

[Bolleken]

Yepp Bruce. Good idea.
Today I was able to put on the first decals.
Now she comes to life.

[speedgraflex]

Yepp Bruce. Good idea.
Today I was able to put on the first decals.
Now she comes to life.

Are you able to tone the yellowed edges of the decal transfers?

[Bolleken]

Yepp Bruce. Good idea.
Today I was able to put on the first decals.
Now she comes to life.

Are you able to tone the yellowed edges of the decal transfers?

I guess not Bruce. But maybe it looks better when it is finished. Sometimes a risk to use 30 years old decals...