Author Topic: T-Bolt Details condensed (photo's) (Read 20968 times)

proparc · « **Reply #100 on:** November 05, 2006, 03:07:11 PM »

Robert,
This is really phenomenal work. What I like, is that you are focusing on one plane and really getting it down. This is what guitar players do. It's called "wood shedding".

Bill Little · « **Reply #101 on:** November 05, 2006, 10:30:04 PM »

Sparky, my man!

That one is much more "Scale" looking than before for some reason. Everything looks great so far.

I have decoded that mine will be a turtle deck and painted up as the "Little Chief". It has a large profile of an Indian Chief in full head dress on the cowl with red nose ring and rudder, O/D over gray.

BTW: any progress on my shells?

Keep it up!

Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #102 on:** November 05, 2006, 10:47:52 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on November 05, 2006, 10:30:04 PM

Sparky, my man!

That one is much more "Scale" looking than before for some reason. Everything looks great so far.

I have decoded that mine will be a turtle deck and painted up as the "Little Chief". It has a large profile of an Indian Chief in full head dress on the cowl with red nose ring and rudder, O/D over gray.

BTW: any progress on my shells?
Keep it up!

Bill <><

Progress will start when the ship leaves Ecuador some time at the end of the month.

Bill Little · « **Reply #103 on:** November 05, 2006, 10:48:42 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on November 05, 2006, 10:47:52 PM

Progress will start when the ship leaves Ecuador some time at the end of the month.

Thanks!
Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #104 on:** November 06, 2006, 10:14:45 AM »

Just a little color so far. Check back later for more.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #105 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:45:27 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on November 06, 2006, 10:14:45 AM

Just a little color so far. Check back later for more.

Whats gonna happen on the cowl, black and white checkerboard? Iknow, wait and see...

Bill Little · « **Reply #106 on:** November 06, 2006, 05:19:56 PM »

It's really starting to look slick!

Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #107 on:** November 06, 2006, 07:42:49 PM »

bump

Leester · « **Reply #108 on:** November 06, 2006, 08:13:31 PM »

Sparky: You said you didn't paint the flaps because of a warp and were going to cut new ones. Is it less hassle to cut new ones than to try to get the warp out ? or is getting a warp out impossible because they are covered ?

RC Storick · « **Reply #109 on:** November 06, 2006, 08:15:58 PM »

The wood has some power in it (a hard spot) After looking at them I will finish them with covering and dope and see how it takes a set. If still warped I will steam them. If all else fails I will make a new set. Better now than later.

RC Storick · « **Reply #110 on:** November 07, 2006, 09:53:22 PM »

Progress is slow as I am trying to get it right. The emblems are on and I am getting ready to spray the lightning bolt on the side. The bolt will have a 1/16 black out line around it. Checkerboard on the nose underneath the bolt. Silver gray LE. Red stripes rudder and elevator. Checkerboard tips.

I am going to do twice the detail as the number 2 bolt. So it will take me all winter I think to complete this plane.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #111 on:** November 07, 2006, 09:59:47 PM »

Thats what front row points are for, THIS!! Excellent scheme you dream !!

Airacobra · « **Reply #112 on:** November 08, 2006, 07:37:02 AM »

Robert, so far it looks really nice and I like the scheme. Looking forward to the progress shots.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #113 on:** November 08, 2006, 08:02:51 AM »

Sparky,

I don't recognize these markings, Is this scheme an actual copy of a wartime P-47 scheme? BTW, Invasion stripes on the bottom would be cool too.

Lookin' good!

Bill Little · « **Reply #114 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:20:29 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on November 08, 2006, 08:02:51 AM

Sparky,

I don't recognize these markings, Is this scheme an actual copy of a wartime P-47 scheme? BTW, Invasion stripes on the bottom would be cool to.

Lookin' good!

DUDE!!!!!!!!! It's GOT to have invasion stripes (late war) on the bottom of the wings!!!!!!!!!!!! The visual will be great when she pulls up into the wingover and other maneuvers!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #115 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:38:42 PM »

That's what we be sayin' man!

RC Storick · « **Reply #116 on:** November 08, 2006, 05:20:38 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on November 08, 2006, 08:02:51 AM

Sparky,

I don't recognize these markings, Is this scheme an actual copy of a wartime P-47 scheme? BTW, Invasion stripes on the bottom would be cool too.

Lookin' good!

It is not a real paint scheme. It is however a combination of many paint scheme I have seen. Invasion stripes on the bottom "Yes" just like my T-Bolt #2

RC Storick · « **Reply #117 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:19:22 PM »

A little more progress.

Airacobra · « **Reply #118 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:26:39 PM »

Looks great Robert, but you better get on those flaps!

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #119 on:** November 09, 2006, 09:18:24 PM »

Looks good Bob. BTW, who painted your pilot?

Bill Little · « **Reply #120 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:11:16 PM »

Quote from: Crist Rigotti on November 09, 2006, 09:18:24 PM

Looks good Bob. BTW, who painted your pilot?

"BTW, who painted your pilot?"

OUCH!!!!!!!!

elizio · « **Reply #121 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:50:45 PM »

Robert:
It's beautiful! Congratulations!
What is the engine power? Pipe use?
My model with Saito 72 is excelent, I'm passioned by 4T.
Thanks.

elizio - Brazil

Please, my error in english, tell me the correct form.

RC Storick · « **Reply #122 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:33:00 PM »

Quote from: elizio on November 10, 2006, 03:50:45 PM

Robert:
It's beautiful! Congratulations!
What is the engine power? Pipe use?
My model with Saito 72 is excelent, I'm passioned by 4T.
Thanks.

elizio - Brazil

Please, my error in english, tell me the correct form.

Your english is fine! Power is a PA.75 RS pipe.

RC Storick · « **Reply #123 on:** November 10, 2006, 08:31:53 PM »

All line on this plane have been painted on so far. On this plane I will do all the painting first and ink in the end. If you followed along on the other ones I Inked first and painted as I went.

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #124 on:** November 10, 2006, 09:18:24 PM »

Looks nice Bob. I'm gluing my wing together tonight.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #125 on:** November 10, 2006, 09:48:39 PM »

looking really good RC

Bill Little · « **Reply #126 on:** November 11, 2006, 10:42:20 AM »

Gonna be BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Warren Wagner · « **Reply #127 on:** November 11, 2006, 05:03:34 PM »

Bob,

This one looks terrific, as all of them do.

How do you mask/paint the narrow black pinstipe?

TIA

Warren Wagner

RC Storick · « **Reply #128 on:** November 11, 2006, 05:14:26 PM »

Everything you see in these picture is painted on. I will soon go to the Ink Pen. For panel lines and rivets.

RC Storick · « **Reply #129 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:53:35 AM »

On this plane I decided to paint all the important lines instead of using INK. While INK is faster I think the painted line will yield a more professional look You tell me.

I ordered the stencils from Tank's Hangar to make it more realistic. Still everything so far is painted on and not inked. The ink will be the last step. On the last ones I used decals instead of painting the general aircraft nomenclature.

Here's a P-47 Govt. Training link

it is 25 min long and starts out with the typical WW2 Woman promotion. Really an interesting film.

Tom Perry · « **Reply #130 on:** November 12, 2006, 12:23:53 PM »

Gorgeous!

RC Storick · « **Reply #131 on:** November 13, 2006, 03:58:23 PM »

Man this piddling around with the paint job is driving me crazy! I have spent the last week 8 -10 hrs a day working on just paint and it is not even close to being done yet. I know I have all winter but this is ridiculous. Coming out close but still not perfect (damn close) but who's counting.

RC Storick · « **Reply #132 on:** November 13, 2006, 05:03:36 PM »

I am posting this picture here because of the condensed version of this thread. I will be doing a complete finishing section on the TIPS section of Stunt Hangar from the main page. Stay tuned.

All the techniques I use can be used easily on any airplane. Just try to remember that there is no easy finish. It's all elbow grease and desire!

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #133 on:** November 13, 2006, 07:43:35 PM »

Yep. Thats the one. Why dont you hang the skirts on those skinny LG wires for a profile preview shot?? Easier to visualize the final vision... guess we're as excited as you are!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #134 on:** November 14, 2006, 09:18:59 AM »

Hmm, I've never seen green walkways on wings before.

test name · « **Reply #135 on:** November 14, 2006, 09:52:52 AM »

WHAT COLOR WOULD IT HAVE TO BE IF THE PLANE WERE GREEN?

ITS CALLED ARTISTIC LICENSE.

RC Storick · « **Reply #136 on:** November 14, 2006, 04:46:41 PM »

I was asked how I get the nice clean lines around the fillet area. I use to Ink them by making a template but I have found I can tape them off nicely. If you don't like how it looks just re-tape as desired. So the method of choice on the model is tape. I will go to the pen soon.

Every line you see here has been painted on. The ink will come last.

When I was at the 04 worlds and I looked at Billy's plane, the only thing I said to him about his plane was that it was the nicest ink job I had ever seen. I now know how he did it. Too Kewl!!!

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #137 on:** November 14, 2006, 05:24:26 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on November 14, 2006, 04:46:41 PM

I was asked how I get the nice clean lines around the fillet area. I use to Ink them by making a template but I have found I can tape them off nicely. If you don't like how it looks just re-tape as desired. So the method of choice on the model is tape. I will go to the pen soon.

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How do you get the 2 pieces of tape spaced evenly for the line to look right throughout?

RC Storick · « **Reply #138 on:** November 14, 2006, 05:59:02 PM »

If you notice in this picture they are not yet perfect. But I have adjusted them until they are. I use my micrometer eye to do so.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #139 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:18:45 PM »

I like to call it "Eyeball Engineering", I consistently practice this method.

Sparky,
I take it your using the small detail airbrush for the lines?

wwwarbird · « **Reply #140 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:21:21 PM »

Just a little poke there Sparky, couldn't resist. BTW-We could use a clown icon here.

P.S. Black or Dark Grey.

RC Storick · « **Reply #141 on:** November 14, 2006, 06:46:59 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on November 14, 2006, 06:18:45 PM

I like to call it "Eyeball Engineering", I consistently practice this method.

Sparky,
I take it your using the small detail airbrush for the lines?

Airbrush....

bill marvel · « **Reply #142 on:** November 14, 2006, 07:56:24 PM »

That is wonderful, Bob! Absolutely wonderful!!! What a beautiful job. It is fun to watch!

Thanks for sharing your talent.

regards,
bill marvel

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #143 on:** November 14, 2006, 09:29:18 PM »

Bob,
Looking good. Man, you go to all that trouble painting lines and such, I have to ask, "Who painted your pilot"?

RC Storick · « **Reply #144 on:** November 14, 2006, 09:42:18 PM »

Quote from: Crist Rigotti on November 14, 2006, 09:29:18 PM

Bob, "Who painted your pilot"?

What pilot? I don't need no stinking pilot!

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #145 on:** November 14, 2006, 09:47:29 PM »

LOL!

RC Storick · « **Reply #146 on:** November 15, 2006, 04:55:35 PM »

Latest shot. What alot of work!

RC Storick · « **Reply #147 on:** November 16, 2006, 04:32:43 PM »

Just 3 more pictures. Progress is still slow. I still need to paint the flaps and I am waiting on stencils from Tank's Hangar. More checks on ele and rudder along with the invasion stripes on the bottom and red trim on the tail. But its a winner!

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #148 on:** November 16, 2006, 06:23:04 PM »

Robert, you are simply an artist. It's disgusting...no single person should have so much talent. Just look at those rivet heads.

--Ray

RC Storick · « **Reply #149 on:** November 16, 2006, 06:35:05 PM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on November 16, 2006, 06:23:04 PM

Robert, you are simply an artist. It's disgusting...no single person should have so much talent. Just look at those rivet heads.

--Ray

Thanks Ray. I need to tell all of you it does take some artistic talent but the thing that helps me most is" USE THE RIGHT TOOLS". Anyone can do anything if you follow the directions to the letter. Trust me on this!!

Being a good mechanic is not remembering the specs on every thing you work on but know how to use the resources available to you. One of the many things my dad taught me. Thats the biggest reason I started the forum. Pass it on!

Author Topic: T-Bolt Details condensed (photo's) (Read 20968 times)

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