Night Prowler, building the B-29

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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Arlo DiPasquale » Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:37 pm

It looks amazing!! :D Guess I shouldn't complain about the 90º heat in Buffalo!!
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Wildpig » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:29 pm

Got to ask.... why Quarters for ballast? Instead of lead (don't blame you for not messing that stuff) or rocks or ball bearings, etc.?
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Mitch » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:14 am

I would've used nickels...HA HA... Great Job,

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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby sawingman » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:00 am

Your brush work is amazing. This is a great build.
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Pauli72 » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:45 am

That diamond - L looks great David! 8)

What are you planning for the panther/8 ball nose art and other smaller ID numbers? Free hand it, or make decals?
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Pauli72 » Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:18 am

I see. The reason I asked is because I just ordered some do it yourself decal transfer paper for my own model. I'm kind of looking forward to seeing how it works out.

Depending on the results I get with the 1st attempt at making my own decals, I'd be happy to print those out if your friend isn't able to.
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby UPLANDBOY » Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:22 pm

DAVID: Great modeling. How about some distant shots so we may see the entire model. Then up close for details. Keep up the excellent work.

Regards
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby UPLANDBOY » Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:41 pm

DAVE: Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking of distance photos with the entire model in the photo. Photos form various locations (ie. side,above, front 3/4, rear 3/4 and so on).

Thanks for your work it was enjoyable watching it take shape.

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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby sawingman » Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:13 pm

Mr. Duckett, if you're taking photo requests, I'd be very interested in seeing your masking techniques when you get to that point. Or, is all of your painting done freehand? I'm afraid my artistic talent is limited to a pencil and straight edge!
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby sawingman » Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:53 pm

Mr. Duckett, thanks for posting these photos. I would never have thought of using your technique. I was expecting large masks similar to what I have seen folks use for air brushing.

Looking forward to seeing you complete this outstanding project.
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Country Modeler » Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:44 am

WOW :shock: What a great looking model. I hope I can build somthing like that one day. And I was wondering, why do you need to balence it if it is a display model? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Wildpig » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:31 pm

That Pooh picture is brush painted??
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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Charles_c » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:24 pm

David:

Just went through this entire thread. Great job on the B-29. I've never tried sheeting a model, I've always used tissue. Got a P-40 in my stash, just might try your sheeting technique on it. Have enjoyed watching this model progress, and will continue following the build.

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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Mitch » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:43 pm

Dave,

I want to say you are doing a great job... Just a question on this landing gear. Once they are in are they secured or are they removable? Did you make a recieving pocket for them? Is your intention to display the model with the option of gear up or down, or will it be fixed down?

Again... Great Job.

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Re: Night Prowler, building the B-29

Postby Mitch » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:05 am

Dave,

Thanks for you info... You do such great work, I am amazed... I will need to build the landing gear into my next models but want to remove it for flight!

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