Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
1January 29, 2021I've been waiting to crack open this box for a while...
2January 29, 2021The sprues are quite a bit different from the Academy Me262.
3January 29, 2021Ok, since this is going to be wheels up with a pilot in the seat and the canopy closed, it's pretty easy to get started.
4January 29, 2021Interior painted with Tamiya XF-22 (RLM Gray), the engines get a coat of XF-16 Aluminium and XF-84 Dark Iron.
5January 29, 2021Now to close up the wheel wells. First off, need to separate the covers.
6January 29, 2021Fit relatively well, but will need to cover a few gaps it seems.
7January 30, 2021Painted parts ready to be assembled.
8January 31, 2021Now for some engine LEDs... because... of course I’m going to do that. It’s my style!
9January 30, 2021Fit is pretty good, but still needs some sanding on the seams.
10January 30, 2021Closed up the wheel wells. The fit’s a bit touchy, because it’s not an OOB option. Surgery required.
11January 31, 2021There he is... the Black Knight of Berlin himself!
12January 31, 2021Not quite ready for takeoff... some putty required.
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Comments
13 | 29. January, 07:16
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Greg Baker
Ok... I was pushed over the edge. Since this build is going to be wheels up, with a pilot in the cockpit, it really shouldn't take very long... famous last words.
Ok... I was pushed over the edge. Since this build is going to be wheels up, with a pilot in the cockpit, it really shouldn't take very long... famous last words.
29. January, 07:21
Erik De Smet
Must be much easier to put LED s in this one than in the 1/144 voir et savoir 43
Must be much easier to put LED s in this one than in the 1/144 voir et savoir 43
29. January, 11:53
Alec K
Following as well. I have the Hasegawa 262 in my stash, so all I want to hear is how great this kit it😉
Following as well. I have the Hasegawa 262 in my stash, so all I want to hear is how great this kit it😉
29. January, 12:09
Greg Baker
All right... blue LEDs installed... the Black Knight of Berlin is in the cockpit... but some putty required on the seams.
All right... blue LEDs installed... the Black Knight of Berlin is in the cockpit... but some putty required on the seams.
31. January, 06:49
Greg Baker
One thing about semi-gloss black... it shows a lot. I see I need a bit more sanding.
One thing about semi-gloss black... it shows a lot. I see I need a bit more sanding.
9. February, 07:06
Greg Baker
Ok... more sanding, repainted... not sure what difference it made. Yep. Sounds about right.
Ok... more sanding, repainted... not sure what difference it made. Yep. Sounds about right.
10. February, 07:23
Spanjaard
you may want to look at upper panel lines of left engine. it looks that you are missing a bit of it😉
you may want to look at upper panel lines of left engine. it looks that you are missing a bit of it😉
10. February, 09:19
Greg Baker
This one isn't really working out like I thought. I had to repaint the whole thing after I discovered Testors enamel and Tamiya enamel thinner are NOT the same thing. However, using Tamiya thinner on the Testors didn't work as well as I thought.
I'm starting to doubt that white panel lines are worth the effort. Anyone want to try and talk me out of it?
This one isn't really working out like I thought. I had to repaint the whole thing after I discovered Testors enamel and Tamiya enamel thinner are NOT the same thing. However, using Tamiya thinner on the Testors didn't work as well as I thought.
I'm starting to doubt that white panel lines are worth the effort. Anyone want to try and talk me out of it?
25. February, 01:52
Roland Gunslinger
The black and white contrast looks great to me. Regarding the thinner I can't say anything, because I don't use either one. I have never seen Testors in Germany.
The black and white contrast looks great to me. Regarding the thinner I can't say anything, because I don't use either one. I have never seen Testors in Germany.
25. February, 06:46
Greg Baker
I like the idea of the white on black... but it just isn't working for me. I keep getting uneven lines and a white "mist". I can't be sure, but I believe I had better results with the Tamiya enamels. I stripped the paint for the third time, so once I get it "back in black" I'll make a decision. Is there something easy I can use to seal the black acrylic undercoat and then use acrylics on top? Future is no help in that regard.
I like the idea of the white on black... but it just isn't working for me. I keep getting uneven lines and a white "mist". I can't be sure, but I believe I had better results with the Tamiya enamels. I stripped the paint for the third time, so once I get it "back in black" I'll make a decision. Is there something easy I can use to seal the black acrylic undercoat and then use acrylics on top? Future is no help in that regard.
25. February, 07:25
Spanjaard
panel lines look great. although i would have maybe used a bit darker tone
panel lines look great. although i would have maybe used a bit darker tone
25. February, 07:26
Roland Gunslinger
Hmm, esay idk. So in principle only the solvent of the lower paint layer has to be different from the one above. Acrylics are available with different thinners. The following wash combinations work very well for me.
Tamiya/mr Hobby clear gloss (ipa + drop of laquer thinner) -> AK emaille wash, (Tamiya emaille should work fine too)
AK real colors clear gloss (laquer thinned) -> Vallejo wash (water based) (DONT use Tamiya acrylics!!!)
Hmm, esay idk. So in principle only the solvent of the lower paint layer has to be different from the one above. Acrylics are available with different thinners. The following wash combinations work very well for me.
Tamiya/mr Hobby clear gloss (ipa + drop of laquer thinner) -> AK emaille wash, (Tamiya emaille should work fine too)
AK real colors clear gloss (laquer thinned) -> Vallejo wash (water based) (DONT use Tamiya acrylics!!!)
25. February, 07:40
Spanjaard
after the disaster with my NXR-700 I started using Flory Models washes.... they can be user over all paints. water based clay. if you do not like, you can be remove them with water and start over. Work like a charm.
after the disaster with my NXR-700 I started using Flory Models washes.... they can be user over all paints. water based clay. if you do not like, you can be remove them with water and start over. Work like a charm.
25. February, 07:43
Spanjaard
although I wonder if chalk dissolved with water would not do the same trick, and a lot cheaper
although I wonder if chalk dissolved with water would not do the same trick, and a lot cheaper
25. February, 07:44
Spanjaard
ok, the drops of washing liquid to change surface tension would certainly make the trick 🙂 thanks Roland!
ok, the drops of washing liquid to change surface tension would certainly make the trick 🙂 thanks Roland!
25. February, 09:17
Greg Baker
Well, I repainted it black for the third time... now I'm waiting for something to happen. I'm not quite sure what though.😉
Well, I repainted it black for the third time... now I'm waiting for something to happen. I'm not quite sure what though.😉
13. March, 13:15
Roland Gunslinger
Let us know how it turned out with the "wait". Maybe I'm testing that too.
Let us know how it turned out with the "wait". Maybe I'm testing that too.
13. March, 13:20
Greg Baker
Yeah. The debate is really if I'm up to try that chalk wash idea. I guess I'd need some chalk...😉
Yeah. The debate is really if I'm up to try that chalk wash idea. I guess I'd need some chalk...😉
13. March, 13:25
Alec K
I am trying the Tamiya weathering powders and really like the effects. I believe they have a set with white. Just FYI.
I am trying the Tamiya weathering powders and really like the effects. I believe they have a set with white. Just FYI.
13. March, 14:16
Chaz Gordon
Just love the dude hanging out in the corner of Pic 19, waiting for his plane to be next on the block.
Just love the dude hanging out in the corner of Pic 19, waiting for his plane to be next on the block.
13. March, 19:49
Greg Baker
I got a white weathering pencil of some kind, but the results were a bit limited. The oil paints and the Tamiya weathering powders are both interesting options. 🤔
Chaz - haha! That's Hans von Hammer waiting for me to get busy with his "Red Baron" Fokker tri-wing.😉
I got a white weathering pencil of some kind, but the results were a bit limited. The oil paints and the Tamiya weathering powders are both interesting options. 🤔
Chaz - haha! That's Hans von Hammer waiting for me to get busy with his "Red Baron" Fokker tri-wing.😉
14. March, 00:50
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