Sy Bar I've always had an idea to document a build as I complete each step in the instructions so I giving it a go with this one as the kit is not to complex. If I still had access to photo shop (I miss the good old days on none cloud programs) I'd over lay the kit on the instructions but when I tried this via an app the results took too long and where not good either so this is a simple photo run through
David H Hi Sy , built this kit on SM not so long ago. I has issues with the fit of the from gun door and fragile decals. Must say you e done brilliantly with the mid fuselage band.. mine wouldn't fit and wrinkled everywhere, I managed to "persuade" the wrinkles to the underside.
I. Also have the Hase AND the old Esci/Italeri in the stash.
Great result by the way , what paint did you use,?
20 April, 10:09
Sy Bar #David H I had problems with the decals too they were both brittle and thick 🤪 it took many applications of the strongest decal softener I had (Ultamate decal setting solution - Extra Strong) even then they only just went down. Can remember if there should have been a decal for the yellow nose but I never tried it and just painted it myself.
The metal paints where AK Interactive Xtreme metals, I know I used AK481 Polished Aluminium and the contrast colour I think was AK480 Dark Aluminium, I was pleased with the result. One word of warning if I was to do again I'd seal the Xtreme paint with a protective coat if I was to use enamel pin wash as the orderless thinner seam to lift the Xtreme paint, luckily I'd primed in grey so the effect luckily gave a weathered look and I finished the "pin wash" with Pro Modeller weathering was Dark Dirt.
Oh one more point just remembered the clear decal film appeared to be affected by the Xtreme paint and showed more than I'd have like so I will definitely try a clear gloss coat before decals and washes next time
Sy Bar #Kohl I do figures at times (see my Kübelwagen Type 82 album - Kübelwagen Type 82 | Album by Sybar (1:35)) [hope the link is ok to post - is there a correct or best way to link to another SCM album/post?]
But have distinct lack of WWI figures let alone desert WWI figures. But thanks for the kind remarks
Sy Bar Cheers folk for comments.
As for decals while they are only for the orange they are good decal nice n crisp do you could make your own from them as the small rear decal is the same as the front one and as they are black easy to use on clear decal paper no worries about needing a white. I look forward to seeing a green bond bug some time 😁
27 January, 14:11
Jennifer Franklin Looking good; I like the end result; that is a gorgeous bond bug.
Sy Bar
David H
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