Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:07 am
I think the angle of my photo matches pretty well with the historical image./i]
I think the angle of my photo matches pretty well with the historical image./i]
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I think the angle of my photo matches pretty well with the historical image./i]
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 6:42 am
That Paint looks good Bruce!
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:26 am
speedgraflex wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:07 am
I think the angle of my photo matches pretty well with the historical image. If anyone is curious, it's sitting on a Japanese stoneware mug, which looks a bit like a tentacled beastie wrapped around a stone.
I was just about to ask!Cool!
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:24 pm
Interesting idea of using heavy paper matches for that task. Nowadays a simple micro brush will do the same job. But then again, I have chewed of the end of a toothpick for similar tasks, so why not a match?speedgraflex wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:29 pm Carlos!! I'm thinking I might daub a small amount of acrylic on that chip to bring the surface level. My Dad used to use a match from a pack of matches as a paint dauber. Wow, this build is evoking so many past memories! That's one of the reasons I love this hobby so much. Good childhood or not so good childhood there is something akin to comfort food about building an old kit, isn't there?
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 4:19 pm
Gary, I think that was the weirdest support I’ve used, so I’ve actually edited it from my first post. Maybe it’s in character though. This is a kitchen table build, my friend. There aren’t frills. Whatever is easy to reach I’ll use. I have grabbed the wrong jars a few times, catching myself right before I’m about to ingest some chemical mix that will make me immortal! Invisible!
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 4:21 pm
It works, Carlos. I’ve seen him fill in chips on some really nice cars with that technique. Of course we are talking older models before everything became two stage; but he always kept packs on hand for model kit emergencies!Stikpusher wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:24 pmInteresting idea of using heavy paper matches for that task. Nowadays a simple micro brush will do the same job. But then again, I have chewed of the end of a toothpick for similar tasks, so why not a match?speedgraflex wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 10:29 pm Carlos!! I'm thinking I might daub a small amount of acrylic on that chip to bring the surface level. My Dad used to use a match from a pack of matches as a paint dauber. Wow, this build is evoking so many past memories! That's one of the reasons I love this hobby so much. Good childhood or not so good childhood there is something akin to comfort food about building an old kit, isn't there?
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 6:02 pm
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:31 pm
Most impressive work Bruce! Man, I'm really missing my airbrush these days!
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 8:18 pm
Damn…. I’m loving the colors. They look spot on for WW1 colors? What is your process in achieving that look?
Re: Revell H-291 by speedgraflex
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:37 pm
Nice! Very nice!!!