Aces High Bulletin Board

General Forums => Films and Screenshots => Topic started by: AKWeav on May 03, 2003, 05:00:02 PM

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 03, 2003, 05:00:02 PM

Borrowed a friends digital camera, so I thought I'd post some of my models.

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/51.jpg)
Revell 1:48 P-51D

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/109.jpg)
Monogram 1:48 Bf-109 G-6

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/typh.jpg)
Monogram 1:48 Typhoon

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/hurri.jpg)
Monogram 1:48 Hurricane IIC

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/f4f.jpg)
Monogram 1:48 F4F

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/zeke.jpg)
Tamiya 1:48 A6M2 Btw, this plane (unfinished as of yet), will be presented to the highest scoring Arabian Knight flying the Guadalcanal scenario.

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 03, 2003, 05:18:47 PM

Sorry, new at this, will reduce the size the next time.

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: aknimitz on May 03, 2003, 06:02:01 PM

Awesome pics, Weav!

S!
Nim

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKChucklz on May 03, 2003, 06:12:51 PM

:cool:    Really like the chipped paint look / effect on some of the planes... around the access panels...  nice touch

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKIron on May 03, 2003, 06:43:17 PM

Very nice job Weav.

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKKarma on May 03, 2003, 07:32:45 PM

Yeah, the weathered paint effect is awesome.  And the little guy in the Zeke looks exactly like Nimitz!  How did you get such a perfect likeness?

K

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on May 03, 2003, 09:18:28 PM

Nice X planes

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: vorticon on May 03, 2003, 09:23:45 PM

new stealth coating???

sorry all i see is red x's

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: WldThing on May 03, 2003, 09:57:06 PM

No X'es here

BTW cool planes!

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on May 04, 2003, 05:08:46 AM

Ok no X'ses anymore

nice cockpit on that zero

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKIron on May 04, 2003, 11:38:23 AM

"If this engine catches fire on starting, don't just wave your arms at the pilot. Try putting the bloody thing out as well." :D

Title: Here some of mine :)
Post by: kurupi on May 04, 2003, 03:56:39 PM

These are some pics of my FAB P-47s made with a very cheap camera :)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081620.jpg)
FAB P-47 in olive drab livery

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081628.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081638.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081646.jpg)
And in natural Aluminium livery

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081654.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_39_1052081663.jpg)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 04, 2003, 06:23:27 PM

Nice, those arn't the testors kits are they?

"If this engine catches fire on starting, don't just wave your arms at the pilot. Try putting the bloody thing out as well." Thats suitable sig line stuff!;)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 04, 2003, 06:45:54 PM

Resized the old pics, and here are some new ones.

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/47.jpg)
My P-47 built years ago.  1:48 from Monogram

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/87.jpg)
1:48 Stuka from Monogram Classics

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/f6.jpg)
1:48 F6F from Acadamy

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/spit.jpg)
1:48 Spitfire MK I from Monogram

(http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/holeinhead/tbm.jpg)
1:48 TBM from Monogram Classics

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: vorticon on May 04, 2003, 07:27:13 PM

BLOODY GREAT MON...that stuka is beuitiful

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: kurupi on May 04, 2003, 07:39:41 PM

Quote

Originally posted by AKWeav
Nice, those arn't the testors kits are they?

Nop, They're Academy 1:72 kits. The decals are from FCM Decals.

Nice kits your have too ;)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 04, 2003, 08:58:40 PM

Quote

Nop, They're Academy 1:72 kits.

:eek:

My old eyes can't work that small:D

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: Swag Abroad on May 05, 2003, 01:58:50 AM

Ya know Weav, people who can construct models like this make me sick!!  :)  J/K

Nicely done!  I wish I had the skill and patiences to do something like that.  My models are OK but not of such high quality.  I never learned the "tricks"

Post some more for they are nice to look at!!

:)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 05, 2003, 05:51:41 AM

Quote

My models are OK but not of such high quality. I never learned the "tricks"

Then there are guys that make mine look sick. If you get the chance, visit some displays (contests at local hobby stores) and talk to some of the builders of stuff you like. They love talking about how they work their magic.:)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: WizOfClay on May 05, 2003, 08:17:38 PM

Wow, those are some nice looking models :eek:

The weathering jobs make them look real...

Where did you learn to do those?

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: Kubwak on May 06, 2003, 03:20:28 AM

where is the ammo counter in that zeke cockpit??:rolleyes:

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 06, 2003, 07:43:42 AM

Quote

Where did you learn to do those?

See my post above yours. Other modelers are the best resources for tips on tricks of the trade. :D

Quote

where is the ammo counter in that zeke cockpit??

I think the crafty little buggers had to mentaly count the rounds as they squeezed them off. We're pretty lucky to have digital counters in AH. ;)

Hey all you other modelers out there, post some pics of your stuff! :cool:

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: vorticon on May 06, 2003, 11:37:37 AM

he was joking if you couldent tell by the :rolleyes:

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 07, 2003, 05:51:50 AM

Silly me:eek:   missed that one.

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: frank3 on May 08, 2003, 10:02:22 AM

dang! they keep getting better and better!! :eek:
I've just got me an airbrush and haven't used it yet, any tips to make my planes as good as above?

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 09, 2003, 06:37:20 AM

Still learning meself, but air pressure and paint thinning are two major hurdles to learn.

For general overall painting of large surfaces I use 20-25 psi. with the tip 6-8 inches from the surface I'm painting.

For camo borders I knock that down to 8-10 psi, and move the tip to about 1/2 inch from the model. My airbrush also has a variable needle adjustment incorperated into the trigger so when doing fine spraying (up close) I don't want a bunch of paint coming out with the air mixture. Expiriment on scrape parts.

Paint thinning is vital. Pre mixed airbrush paints are available in some colors (mostly metalizers), I try to achieve the consistancy of milk when thinning. Use a good thinner specificly for airbrushes for thinning your paints. I use cheaper thinner for the cleaning of the airbrush.

Air source is important. Canned air is expensive, and not much good for large areas as they tend to freeze up with extended use. A compressor is nice but if bucks are a consideration, I heard of people that use a tire innertube, with a small inline regulator.

Hope this helps some.

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: Sandman on May 09, 2003, 12:50:41 PM

Model building is magical...

You're an artist Weav... no question.

You have my envy. :)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: frank3 on May 10, 2003, 11:09:14 AM

Quote

Originally posted by AKWeav
Still learning meself, but air pressure and paint thinning are two major hurdles to learn.

For general overall painting of large surfaces I use 20-25 psi. with the tip 6-8 inches from the surface I'm painting.

For camo borders I knock that down to 8-10 psi, and move the tip to about 1/2 inch from the model. My airbrush also has a variable needle adjustment incorperated into the trigger so when doing fine spraying (up close) I don't want a bunch of paint coming out with the air mixture. Expiriment on scrape parts.

Paint thinning is vital. Pre mixed airbrush paints are available in some colors (mostly metalizers), I try to achieve the consistancy of milk when thinning. Use a good thinner specificly for airbrushes for thinning your paints. I use cheaper thinner for the cleaning of the airbrush.

Air source is important. Canned air is expensive, and not much good for large areas as they tend to freeze up with extended use. A compressor is nice but if bucks are a consideration, I heard of people that use a tire innertube, with a small inline regulator.

Hope this helps some.

well, most things I found out after my first try, but I can't seem to set the airpresure....or is it just me???
tnx AKWeav

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 11, 2003, 12:50:00 AM

Are you using a simple inline, or do you have a pressure guage. If it's an inline without a guage, try blowing it on your cheek (without paint of course) and set it so it's very light.:D

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: frank3 on May 12, 2003, 10:10:00 AM

you could be told me earlier not to use paint....:D
but then, how do I set it?? the switch of the airflow is turnable, could that be it?

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: AKWeav on May 12, 2003, 12:40:55 PM

Er, might be.;)

Title: Some of My Planes
Post by: frank3 on May 12, 2003, 02:18:13 PM

I'll try the cheek-thing, tnx :)