Tamiya 1/48 Douglas Skyraider

[kpnuts]

Hi all well I've developed a bad habit of starting models and not finishing them(I get to a boring bit or a tricky bit, or it's just not going very well (like this one) and I shelve it)

Well I've decided this yr I'm going to try and restart, and who knows maybe even God forbid finish a few.

Well this one not being a subject im very good at got left as soon as the going got even slightly tricky, when I left off (The kit dose not have the option for landing gear up but that was how I wanted it, simple enough I thought) the landing gear doors would not shut properly so I valiantly struggled for about 5 mins then shelved it and gave up.

Well I've started it again and ive done my best with landing gear doors, had a go at doing the panel lines with a pin wash ruined it, stripped the paint off had another go, same result so this time I repainted it and tried my own idea I got some 600 grit and a piece of black pastel which I sanded over the wing I then rubbed it in with my finger, then wiped the mess off with a damp cloth, i am quite pleased with the effect.

I've added some weathering (probably not great as I know little about planes but I'm happy with how it's going)

[fordrodnkustom]

Your panel line detailing looks good, very realistic! I have a whole shelf full of projects that were put there just for the reasons you describe.

[kpnuts]

Thanks mate

[kpnuts]

Next update, last one for a fortnight (holiday of a lifetime cruising the Caribbean)

[fordrodnkustom]

Looking good. Enjoy your holiday! We'll be here when you return.

[kpnuts]

Hi all here is the next update, i was fairly sure I would make a mess of trying to do the exhaust staining with the airbrush so I opted for doing it with a brush, i know it would be better with the ab but I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

[dogfish7]

You're doing an awesome job!

[bob29579]

Wait, you start them but don't finish them Are you sure we're allowed to do that ?? ha

[kpnuts]

Well got a bit more done on this.

[kpnuts]

Hi all another bit done.

[fordrodnkustom]

Looking real good KP! I like the authentic details.

[kpnuts]

Hi all well it's done, another stalled build finished, never been good at planes but quite pleased with this, yes lots could be better and I really should do more research on a subject I know so little about.

Well I suppose I can only get better with any I do next (As it happens I've got a flying fortress calling me, I'm thinking of doing it as a cutaway)

[fordrodnkustom]

Well spot on correct or not it looks like a fine representation to me! Excellent detailing throughout. Well done Sir!

After watching your build I have the urge to build a plane too. All I have on the shelf here is an old Minicraft/Hasegawa 1/72 P51 Mustang kit that's missing it's canopy, for now.