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Augie

B-29-96-BW 45-21800 mothership

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92 4 June 2021, 22:47
Augie
So we start with the bomb bay modifications.

First of all, remove the part between the two bays to make one, long bay.
Also, mark out where I think the cut out is at the back for X-1 tailplanes. Based on available pictures and reverse engineering from other scale items.

Once happy with the bomb bay mods, then comes the turret removals. Or more correctly, 3 turrets, two Astrodomes..

Oh then have to also modify one bulkhead and underside with a recess for the nose..

All from scratch.. can see the spares bin being abused something chronic
4 June 2021, 22:56
Augie
Have some resin on order. Have had an strange idea on how to fill out the turret holes.
First option was doing superglue casting, which is as strange as it sounds but has worked for me in the past for rebuilding rotor blades.

The other is using resin and in place casting. if it works will save a lot of time de-turreting this monster.
5 June 2021, 00:21
Augie
Soo, quick progress pics.. Turrets roughly filled over, will tidy up once fueslage is buttoned up.
Been marking out on the side where cutouts, sway braces, and where on the other I have to put the lift.
9 June 2021, 23:37
Mathieu
Damn damn damn ! taking notes !!! I have had this kind of build in mind for a long time, but always lacked proper references for modifications to the mothership.
Keeps it going.
Cheers.
10 June 2021, 07:45
Bruce Huxtable
Shouldn't you be adding strengthening to your bench first? This is going to be a very interesting build. Good luck with your experimental techniques 🙂
10 June 2021, 08:11
Augie
Thanks guys, Mathieu, will at the end share what references i have found.

Bruce, thanks the bench can cope 😉
10 June 2021, 16:24
David Taylor
Cracking on with it Augie.
10 June 2021, 16:44
Augie
Thanks David, trying to get through it.. fun project for me
10 June 2021, 17:54
Mike Kryza
I'm here again... 🙂
10 June 2021, 18:21
Augie
Lol Mike, I knew you would be, usual seat as always my friend.
10 June 2021, 19:08
Mike Kryza
Thx, is it possible to get a pint of Guinness? 🙂🙂🙂
10 June 2021, 19:13
Augie
Oh I am sure one can be found for you 🙂
10 June 2021, 19:16
Patryk S.
Following! Can't wait to see the end result!
10 June 2021, 19:24
Augie
Welcome Patryk enjoy
10 June 2021, 19:34
Robert Podkoński
Following too. Seems ambitious...
10 June 2021, 20:16
Augie
Only thing ambitious about it is the hope I can get the Mothership nose decals.
Other than that, its all just basic modelling... just bigger....and with a couple of magnets thrown in.

Of course, she'll need to sit on her nose wheel, which by my figuring means I need to stash about 500 - 750g of weight in the front of her.. if anything like B-25's i did of monogram's then I can stash some in the engine nacelles, then in the space the fwd belly turret would have sat.

11 June 2021, 00:01
Kerry COX
Having looked at what your ambitions are here, I am in awe of your courage and ingenuity and bravery to tackle such a project. ! :-0
The super glue casting sounds fascinating and you must do a special post on how it's done for all of us to see. 👍
Finally. Augie, are you possibly thinking of entering this build in a competition when complete. ? As it sounds like it would be a world beater, having never seen anything like or similar to this idea of yours ever.
I am now following this build with keen interest. 😉
13 June 2021, 08:49
Augie
Heyy Kezza,

usual seat is free 🙂
I think for the superglue casting, I did kinda do an explination when I repaired UH-1 blades with it.
I've actually not thought of entering it into a competition, too scared too i think lol
13 June 2021, 09:59
Augie
Well, bomb bay extension for the X-1 nose is cut..
Next the rear ones, Just need to confirm shape

16 June 2021, 22:50
Kerry COX
Is there much research info available for you on this beast. ?
17 June 2021, 06:42
Augie
Hi Kezza,

Research for this is interesting. Firstly, with the pictures you need to be careful with dates.. as the B-29 first converted as XS-1 dropship, was soon modified to also drop the X-1A also, which was longer by some 5 feet.

So for the time I am doing the B-29 had black underside still which circa 1947 mean she would have seen both XS-1 062 and 063 with original mods..

So its a fun game of going through what high res pictures I can to then try and find reference points to work out mods etc... fortunately the X-1's are the easy part. 🙂
17 June 2021, 09:15
Kerry COX
No doubt. It will be as accurate as you can make it.
Research can drive you nuts. 😉
17 June 2021, 11:07
Augie
It can, but all part of the fun... I think lol
Not going nuts on the cockpit of the 29, aint going to be able to see much sadly
17 June 2021, 12:02
Kerry COX
We will know what in there Augie. As we all do it. ! 🙂
17 June 2021, 18:12
David Taylor
Are you putting bodies in Augie always gives a sense of size not that a 48 B29 is little.
17 June 2021, 18:17
Augie
LOl Kezza, your not helping its already making me twitch! 😛

David, I was going to do a couple beside it for scale.. not that it needs it really, B-29's are not small lol
17 June 2021, 18:28
Augie
hopefully will come out welll. the first Xs-1 is coming nicely
17 June 2021, 18:38
Kerry COX
If you want a ton of 1/48 figures. You can have mine. All rescued from my now dismantled B-17G diorama. All you have to do is soak them in paint remover and zippo, a complete ground crew. Just say the word and they are yours. 🙂 👍
17 June 2021, 20:51
Augie
Thanks Kezza, its much appreciated, I have a load of them from the B-17 and others 🙂
17 June 2021, 20:53
Kerry COX
No worries Augie. 😉
17 June 2021, 21:43
Augie
So the weights I ordered came.. 3KG of tyre weights.

The next two pictures are how much weight is needed to keep her on her wheels.. 300g.
18 June 2021, 15:22
James C
Nice work Augie, and hopefully the nose gear can support that extra weight. 👍 You got a link for the weights that you used?
18 June 2021, 17:13
Augie
Hi James,

I think it can.. guess we'll see lol.

This is the link as requested

amazon.co.uk/gp/prod..00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

18 June 2021, 18:26
James C
Awesome, thanks 🙂👍
18 June 2021, 18:31
David Taylor
Will you be using metal legs.
18 June 2021, 18:35
Augie
Hi David,

No, used them on my B-25, the same B-25 every 6 weeks I have to straighten the undercarriage because of her weight and that I used metal legs..
18 June 2021, 19:25
Augie
Test fit after cutting out the rear recesses for the fin. That's held just on the magnet too.
21 June 2021, 00:59
Robert Podkoński
Absolutely fantastic idea and execution.
21 June 2021, 11:15
Kerry COX
Augie. This is going to look spectacular. ! Now I see the X-1 in position, the imagination takes over. 🙂 🙂
21 June 2021, 14:08
Augie
Thanks Robert, Kerry 🙂

Glad you guys like, lot of work to go but starting to give me hope.
21 June 2021, 14:09
Roberto Rocat
Great work so far!
21 June 2021, 15:29
Augie
Thanks Roberto,

Roland, There was orange one.. and a white one 🙂 The orange one is still in the box but thats to be built too.
21 June 2021, 15:52
Robin (WhiteGlint)
"Here we can see the mothership carrying her young."
Nice work, Augie. 👍
21 June 2021, 16:36
David Taylor
Sorry got to say it.Hope the wheel weights balance things up.LOL
21 June 2021, 16:48
Augie
🙂 Thanks guys

David, 300grammes at the nose and she sits right.
21 June 2021, 18:01
Augie
So, taped together, hung from ceiling.. think I am mad right? well maybe, but it also lets me view it from angles that match reference photo's to make sure things are in right place 🙂
21 June 2021, 19:14
James C
Looks like your surgery has paid off. Going to look spectacular 👍
21 June 2021, 19:14
Augie
Thanks James, I think your right, I think the cuts are just right.. so just need to fettle the nose recess and get the B-29 cockpit done so I can get it togther..
21 June 2021, 19:22
Robert Podkoński
I agree with James - absolutely spectacular, even at this stage of assembly. Fantastic!
21 June 2021, 19:42
Maciej Bellos
Joining in late to the party. Why put so much weight, when you can hang it gloriously from the ceiling. And speaking of the ceiling, quite a nice collection of Phantoms you have there Augie.
21 June 2021, 19:54
Mathieu
Now that's a nice double ugly stash ! Hope you tested the magnets before hanging them so high.. keep it up. Cheers
21 June 2021, 19:59
David Taylor
Gonna be one of your best.
21 June 2021, 20:35
Augie
Thanks Robert and David 🙂

Maciej, the weight is so she's not an arse sitter when she's done.. the hanging is just so I can see angles better.

Matthieu, thank you yes Its a lovely rhino stash and I will be adding to it..
The magnet had been tested, its good for about 200g weight and the XS-1 is about 120 so I should be fine.
21 June 2021, 21:07
Maciej Bellos
Yeah, my (not so clear) point was that hanging from the ceiling would be grand, rather than having her on her wheels. Should have used a smiley or something.

300 g is a lot, hope the gear holds up.
21 June 2021, 21:46
Augie
Ohh 🙂 Yeah well I did think it but I want to have it beside the other XS-1

Gear seems to stand up to it so far, better than the metal ones I used in past.
21 June 2021, 22:03
Erik Leijdens
Impressive combination!! Watching
22 June 2021, 21:20
Augie
Two images showing the mount I have made on the wing spar to attach the XS-1
22 June 2021, 21:30
Kerry COX
I love it when I see peoples creative juices start to flow. ! Look out folks. ! Augie is in one of here moods. !!! hehehehe 🙂 🙂 👍
22 June 2021, 21:55
Augie
Lol thanks Kezza 🙂 It does the job and does not look too out of place once painted up and the XS-1 installed. I'm re-watching The right stuff on how they depicted some of the internals of the B-29..
22 June 2021, 22:36
Kerry COX
"The right stuff." !! Awsome stuff on how these guys were 'chosen' to be the first astronauts. !
Because they, 'knew systems' as they said. Chuck Yeager especially. 👍
Seat of their pants flying with all feed back 'through the stick'. 🙂
I once read about how hot it got in the cockpit of the X-1, 2, and3. That things were too hot to touch coming to the end of each flight. Jeez. ! Courage by the truck loads. 🙂
23 June 2021, 00:39
Augie
Yeah its quite amazing 🙂 then they largely got forgotten about for a few years as they were not astronauts
23 June 2021, 07:28
Kerry COX
Just like those American negro women who worked out mathematically how to put the first men into space. ! Youtube Video
 
23 June 2021, 10:00
David Taylor
Seen the film.Exellent.
23 June 2021, 10:49
David Taylor
Will you be doing the loading pit as a dio.
23 June 2021, 21:04
Augie
Hi David, No.. planning to to one loaded, (with a dolly if needed) one with wheels.
24 June 2021, 00:06
Augie
So, photo's to follow, fueslague is together, wings on. tried her on her legs.. fell on her arse..
Another 70g of weight needed between nacells and in gaps..

so we're at about 400g weight needed in the front to not arse sit.
28 June 2021, 22:01
Kerry COX
And the new wing is being added to the house.........................when. ? :-/
Crikey Augie !!!. I bet that when the Leprechauns see this in its finished state, they will want to fly it. !
There must be a smile a mile wide on your face as you progress with your adventure. 👍 🙂
You have got us all eating pop corn and drinking heaps of our favorite beverage. 😉
I love what you have done. I tipps me lid. 👍 🙂
29 June 2021, 04:55
Augie
Lol kezza, no new wing, just more shelves at some point.

Its coming along alright, decided I am going to try something new so going to be trying to foil this one
a few more filling and patching sessions to go to get the holes vanished and a few seams that popped after gluing the wings on....

She's not light lol
29 June 2021, 07:56
Kerry COX
The weight factor is something I wondered about. Especially all the mention of metal landing gear.
The BMF sounds a good idea. Maybe 2 or 3 sheets. ?
Now you have to worry about the roof joists holding that thing above your head. !
After all this work and planning. Are you thinking of competing with it. ?
🙂 👍
29 June 2021, 08:11
Augie
Yeah weight factor I learned the hard way with my Russian B-25.. bloody thing ended up weighing over a kilo with weights and it bends the metal undercarriage I used.. I end up straightening it once a month lol. The plastic gear in this thing is immense and I think its actually stronger.

The BMF, not sure, waiting on the adhesive to arrive, then going to use baking foil and some burnishing techniques to get differentiation of tone.

As for competing with it, No idea. Probably not tho.

29 June 2021, 08:26
Kerry COX
BMF I use is ordinary kitchen foil and spray a quick dry adhesive, not too thick or it looks lumpy.
29 June 2021, 09:15
Augie
Soo, two more pics, as you can see started on the glazing.. However there is a slight gap issue to over come.
Will be fun!
29 June 2021, 21:03
David Taylor
Slivers of plasticard maybe.
29 June 2021, 21:52
Augie
Well I think I have found a solution, need to dry fit a few things.. will update
29 June 2021, 23:10
Kerry COX
Ill just pop out for more snack food and booze. BRB. 👍 😉(
29 June 2021, 23:37
Augie
Sooo.. seems with some jiggling its getting there.
30 June 2021, 00:17
Sergej I
Checking in, got a pilot figure of Chuck aswel?
30 June 2021, 08:44
Augie
Quick update with pics. So canopy is together, needed to ensure a good fit.
Slight mod to the Cockpit area, these thin fillets, will once the canopy is fitted, let me fill where needed without it filling back into the cockpit area and leaving white areas.

Then, my first ever foiled part. A test piece on one of the un-used bay doors.
3 July 2021, 19:00
Spanjaard
You never use metal foil before and you choose this huge baby to try? Wow, respect!
3 July 2021, 19:03
Augie
Lol Spanjaard, before I was able to use my wax gilt method to do metal finishes, but this birds too big for it. So thought I'd give the foil a try 😄
3 July 2021, 19:08
Robert Podkoński
You are simply awesome - keep my fingers crossed for your success in foiling 😉
3 July 2021, 19:52
Kerry COX
Deep admiration Augie. 👍
The progress you are making is commendable, and especially with the BMF on the bomb bay door. !🙂
If the BMF is too much of a task. I would like to suggest the tubes of true metal colours from 'Interactive', as these spread a long way from a small amount and it's 'buffable' too once it is dry, and really gets a wonderful smooth finish that looks quite real.
One thing for sure.
You have the worlds attention. 😉 👍
PS. Your work bench top when your finished with it should be framed and mounted on your hobby room wall as testament to all the mods you have done over the years. Some deep scoring is found there. 😉 😉 😉
3 July 2021, 20:45
Augie
Thanks Kezza,

The BMF, I think is going to be easier that the true colours metal.. I tried them and can never get a good finish 🙁

The desk, is well scored, not bad for only 5yrs old.. gotta love cheap kitchen top lol
3 July 2021, 21:30
Augie
Hi Roland, yep, thats weights that will sit behind the engines, 425g in total has been needed to get her to sit on her nose.
3 July 2021, 22:44
Augie
And so foiling begins, and I spill the bottle 🙁 so ordered new bottle. got some so can continue.
4 July 2021, 23:35
Kerry COX
I was going too compliment you on how nice your legs look, but then, on closer inspection, I realized it's a tea towel or something similar. !!! Cheated I feel. !
But the BMF is coming along nicely, and it hide no detail. In fact, it shows more than you want to see at times. 🙂 👍
5 July 2021, 03:11
Augie
Thanks Kezza 🙂

thats going to be the only problem with it.. how it does over the turret filling
5 July 2021, 07:18
Kerry COX
Augie. I do believe that if you only cover the frame of the turrets, there will not be a problem. thin strips cut to rough size and burnished into the frame edges will have them looking quite cool.
5 July 2021, 08:00
Augie
Yeah... about that.. was slightly more involved than that lol.
5 July 2021, 10:46
Augie
Foiling... slow and steady
6 July 2021, 15:36
Bruce Huxtable
Looking crisp and neat... Sun glasses required yet? 😉
6 July 2021, 16:59
Augie
Not yet, but she's a handful. Once wings are done, will start on the fuselage.
6 July 2021, 17:41
Kerry COX
How many sheets do you think you will need Augie. Not counting the 'waste'. ? hehehehehe 👍 🙂
6 July 2021, 21:43
Augie
Kezza, suspect I will use the whole 10m roll I bought.. but hey, its kitchen foil so less than £2 spent..
6 July 2021, 21:59
Kerry COX
Smart move Augie. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Here I was thinking it was the BMF product you were using. !
6 July 2021, 22:04
Augie
Well we'll see if its smart if it looks ok once done lol 🙂
7 July 2021, 00:40
Treehugger
I wonder if there is a way to polish the metal sheets without damaging them.

I vaguely remember reading in a book some 30 years ago, about putting alu foil in hot water with egg shells to change the texture of the metal, making it matte iirc. Never tried this out myself. Hm, now that I think about it, probably a bad idea with self adhesive foil.
8 July 2021, 08:23
Spanjaard
i would have never thought that kitchen aluminium foil would look this good 🙂
8 July 2021, 08:24
Augie
@ Treehugger:- Yeah I heard about some of the techniques like egg shells too, but as its the first attempt wanted to keep it simple and rely on some painting techniques after to weather / tone it.
It polishes ok with Brasso and maybe with a wash of future over it.

@Spanjaard:- Thanks 🙂 Its a surprise to be me too to be fair, If it was the BMF stuff would of cost me about £40, so fair its been £4 for the glue and £1.50 for the foil lol.
8 July 2021, 10:23
Spanjaard
and you have plenty of glue (and foil) for a few models 😉
there is quite a few modelling products that can be replaced with household variations 😉
8 July 2021, 12:24
Augie
One wings now completed, now to finish the other and get the glazing faired in, once done its fueslage foiling..
8 July 2021, 19:11
Kerry COX
I am super impressed with your results Augie. "I tipps me lid. 😉 Well done !!!
8 July 2021, 21:42
Augie
🙂 Thanks Kezza 🙂 Glad its looking as good as I thought it did
8 July 2021, 21:45
James C
That is looking incredible Augie! 👍
8 July 2021, 21:47
Augie
Thanks James 😄
8 July 2021, 23:23
Robin (WhiteGlint)
This looks good. Is this really just kitchen aluminium foil? How do you keep it so smooth?
Or is it rather easy to roll any wrinkles out of the foil?
9 July 2021, 06:40
Erik Leijdens
Looks rather good with foil Augie 👍
9 July 2021, 06:47
Augie
Thanks guys 🙂

WhiteGlint, it really is just kitchen foil, i use paper burnishing sticks to smooth it onto the plastic and remove any blemishes that come up
9 July 2021, 15:10
Thomas Bischoff
Brilliant idea 👍
9 July 2021, 16:26
Augie
Thanks guys s 🙂 i'm really pleased how it looks
9 July 2021, 17:34
Nathan Dempsey
Brilliant is the word for sure ?
9 July 2021, 22:36
Augie
Hehe thanks Nathan 😄
9 July 2021, 22:39
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thanks Augie. Looking forward to see this metal bird in its full glory. 👍
10 July 2021, 07:00
Rui S
Looking great👍 can you show the glue you are using with the foil?
10 July 2021, 10:48
Augie
Hi Rui, the glue is Micro Metal Foil Adhesive

I'm using it not exactly to instructions but it works well.
10 July 2021, 11:00
Rui S
THX 👍
10 July 2021, 11:09
Spanjaard
I gor one, and smells just PVA white glue.... do you agree?
10 July 2021, 22:50
Augie
Mhhm not sure, smells a little "sweeter" micro krystal clear is straight PVA from what I can tell.. the foil stuff is a little different
10 July 2021, 23:29
Kerry COX
There is 'suspended' raw latex in the Microscale Foil adhesive. That is the 'glue'.
11 July 2021, 06:14
Augie
Ahhh that'll be it.. Its an ok glue, but it bleeds from under panels very easily..
11 July 2021, 11:05
Spanjaard
Thanks
11 July 2021, 20:31
Augie
quick update with where we're at. Donks are almost complete, wings are done.. ready to start on the fueslage now glazing it fixed
11 July 2021, 20:41
Brandon H
Genuinely shocked that it's just kitchen foil... Looks incredible!! Keep up the good work
11 July 2021, 22:01
Augie
Thanks Brandon, Its not just kitchen foil, its cheap kitchen foil 😄
11 July 2021, 22:02
Bruce Huxtable
Looking truly splendid - inspirational work ? ?
11 July 2021, 22:04
Augie
Thanks Bruce 🙂
11 July 2021, 23:40
John
Your Superfortress is coming along very nicely. I have seen this approach for reproducing NMF using foils with mixed results in the past, it sure is a challenging process. You seem to have it mastered. Have you experimented to see how well paint and finishing materials will stick to the foil?
12 July 2021, 00:08
Augie
Hi John, I've experimented on one of the unused bomb bay doors with foil to see how the rest will work.
Decals will be fine with my usual softner and fixer, weathering wise, oils are on the cards and behave well enough (the metal finish is actually better than the plastic in this respect.) Paints are the same so it shouldnt be too much of a pain
12 July 2021, 00:53
Skyhiker
What are you using to apply the glue for the foil? How thin do you have to put it on?
12 July 2021, 00:54
Skyhiker
I've tried this with normal PVA glue and failed miserably.
12 July 2021, 00:55
John
Very cool Augie - looking forward to watching your progress through the build.
12 July 2021, 01:03
Augie
Thanks John 🙂

Skywalker, I am using Microscales Micro metal foil adhesive for this. I brush it on, wait about 2-3 mins then begin to place the foil. I use paper burnishing sticks to get it to sit and to flatten out onto the panel.
12 July 2021, 01:06
Kerry COX
🙂 🙂 🙂 I think your amazing. 👍 👍
It must be the dark ale, or...................uisge na beatha. 😉 Cheers. 👍
12 July 2021, 03:38
Robert Podkoński
Yes, absolutely amazing!
12 July 2021, 06:02
Augie
😄 thanks guys
12 July 2021, 08:52
Augie
Canberra is thinking I am crazy and slightly sore with me after taking a wing tip from the B-29 across the face earlier lol
12 July 2021, 10:51
Augie
And foiling continues, only 3 panels but that took 2 hours.
Theres also a strip on the nail (not in view)
12 July 2021, 19:31
John
Hey Augie - how are you getting different shades with the metal? Are you running it in different directions, or are you polishing it?
12 July 2021, 23:27
Augie
Hi John,
Running it in different directions is exactly how I am shading it. Even after its been polished up further, it still has a good shade effect.

Some are also done with the matt side of the foil up instead of down.
13 July 2021, 00:52
Augie
A little more of a naked pic of her, more panels on and quickly buffed to make sure the finish is working
13 July 2021, 19:07
Maciej Bellos
I was worried about the puttied surface near the tail and it shows. Are you going to leave it as is Augs?
13 July 2021, 19:27
Augie
Hi Maciej,

No, those are going to come off and be fixed just needed to get it so I could see it 🙂
13 July 2021, 19:48
Hanno Kleinecke
An awful lot of work for sure, but worth every second. Very realistic result !
13 July 2021, 19:52
Maciej Bellos
Great!
13 July 2021, 20:24
Augie
Thanks guys 🙂
13 July 2021, 20:28
Augie
Bit of a temp spike here in the UK, so having to put modelling on hold until the temps cool.
18 July 2021, 17:42
John
Same for me. I airbrush in my garage due to the fumes and it is 85F / 29C in there this past week. After a spray session, I look like I have been swimming.
18 July 2021, 18:00
Augie
Yeah, I brush paint.. plus it really does not react well with the foil glue
18 July 2021, 18:08
Kerry COX
Looking as good as we all thought it would Augie. 👍
Question. What are you dissolving the excess glue with. ?
I have been reading on other modelling sites and blogs that water is the way to go. Given that any chemical solvent can seep / bleed under the foil and spoil the adhesion. (Just a thought). 😉
Wonderful results are happening for you girl. Well done. 👍 👍 👍
18 July 2021, 18:39
Augie
Thanks Kezza

for excess, water and when needed some lighter fluid.. seems to work so far 😄
18 July 2021, 20:37
Kerry COX
All good then. 😉
18 July 2021, 21:09
Thomas T
Hi Augie. Great Subject, great build, she comes along very nicely. I wouldn't be that courageous to put foil on a monster like this, kudos!
19 July 2021, 21:04
Clifford Keesler
My God Augie that is beautiful, how have I missed this so far?
19 July 2021, 21:07
Augie
Thanks Thomas 🙂

Thanks Clifford, you had other things to worry about, glad you like her
19 July 2021, 21:43
Clifford Keesler
I have been "kicking" around the idea of using foil on my B-36, your results are surely inspiring. My only worry would be, would the white paint stick to the foil on the belly? I would not try to use acrylic's, it would have to be enamel or laquer.
20 July 2021, 01:37
Augie
Paint seems to stick fine 🙂 I've tested some on this one
20 July 2021, 07:57
Andrew dyson
@Augie this keeps popping into my feed and I think it is brilliant.
20 July 2021, 09:05
Augie
🙂 Thanks Andrew
20 July 2021, 09:57
Augie
And so, sorting the top begins, some foiling had to come off.. and then as I was sorting it, I decided to sort the glazing fit. fingers crossed.
20 July 2021, 18:55
Bruce Huxtable
There is perfect, and there is Perfection.
20 July 2021, 19:42
Augie
Yea, true.. then there is insanity lol
20 July 2021, 19:51
Maciej Bellos
I know that you know what you 're doing 😉
20 July 2021, 19:52
Bruce Huxtable
Ommmmm...... Every micron makes all the difference for sure 🙂
20 July 2021, 20:09
Augie
Yeah tho still questioning my sanity
20 July 2021, 20:17
Augie
So some seepage under the canopy of filler.. bugger.. but other than that, its nicely fitted in now.
20 July 2021, 21:28
Clifford Keesler
Looks good. You know you are a master modeler.
21 July 2021, 00:49
Augie
Thanks Clifford, I'm just crazy to try things 🙂 would not say master at it.
21 July 2021, 01:02
Treehugger
If you wanted to, you could use strips off a silver decal sheet to paint the outside of the canopy, but I would think the strips would have to be cut as bent shapes to match the curvature of the forward canopy. I have a few colored decal sheets (whole sheets), but haven't tries this myself. Presumably silver decals are not transparent.
21 July 2021, 07:04
Augie
Good idea Treehugger, I also have some thin aluminium tape, that I was thinking of trying to do similar with.
21 July 2021, 07:18
Treehugger
I would also check to see if the metal frame around the canopy on the nose, have straight corners, or if there is some oval shape in each corner where the metal bands cross each other. If there is oval shapes, then maybe easier to just use masking tape as usual I am thinking, because then one can easily include the oval corners when painting, something that isn't practical if putting on tape or strips of decal sheets on the canopy framework.
21 July 2021, 07:37
Augie
They look to be rounded, but at 1:48 the radius is going to be too small.. same with if its raised or not as on real 29's they look flush
21 July 2021, 08:30
David Taylor
Humbrol do some good metalcote.They burnish up brilliantly.
21 July 2021, 13:50
Augie
Indeed, I use them as well as other things for metalics 🙂
21 July 2021, 14:48
Kerry COX
Augie. Have you ever used the buffing metalizer paints from Testors. ?
It is meant for air brush application, but can be brushed on in thin applications and buffed to a high shine.
Just wondering mate. 😉
25 July 2021, 22:03
Augie
Not testors ones, but I have humbrol. For the nose area I am trying the wax method, with a slight difference. Once its dried, polishing it with a bit of foil.. works fairly well oddly 🤔
26 July 2021, 00:09
Clifford Keesler
Sounds interesting.
26 July 2021, 01:13
Augie
Its bizzare but its working. I'll have to get some more pics up, she's progressing, only the backend to do
26 July 2021, 09:03
Clifford Keesler
You go Lass, It is just amazing what you are doing with this kit.
26 July 2021, 23:20
Augie
Hehe thanks Clifford 🙂 I got lucky, some ideas paid off
27 July 2021, 00:14
Augie
So I've been slow with updates, so here's a pic of her current status.

The front 2 inches is actually not foiled, as I could not get it to conform to the curves, so its my usual wax method polished to a shine with foil, then just normal paper.

27 July 2021, 23:29
Kerry COX
Exceptional results Augie. 👍 And the use of paper and the wax paint and polishing of that material sounds like that bees knees. 😉
Very creative indeed.
When did you discover the paper/wax polish effect. ? That is something I would have never given a thought. Just brilliant. 🙂🙂 🙂
27 July 2021, 23:54
Glenn
This is great work Augie. Still? questioning your sanity? Don't worry we all lost that during this Zombie Apocalypse!!!!! If you weren't before you might well be Bat s#it crazy by now! 🙂
28 July 2021, 00:45
Glenn
I was wondering if your using powerful small neodymium magnets to hold the X-1 in place like i plan to do with the 1/72 scale build i want to do after the Apocalypse...
28 July 2021, 00:48
Clifford Keesler
Just stunning Augie. I love what you have done.
28 July 2021, 02:44
bughunter
Wow, very careful work panel by panel! 👍
For work that lasts indefinitely, you need music that plays indefinitely. 😉
28 July 2021, 05:01
Bruce Huxtable
Flawless.... ??
28 July 2021, 07:02
Augie
@Kerry:- The paper and wax guilt, was a first as I usually don't polish it up usually but needed to get it to match the foil in this case

@Glenn:- Sanity still questioned, the magnets I am using are Neodynium ones.

@ Clifford, Bughunter, Bruce Thanks guys 🙂
28 July 2021, 08:17
Augie
So some seams are still showing.. they have been sanded to within a inch of their lives, filled, puttyed and they wont F*$k off.
so its no perfect, but I really love how it looks.

More importantly, its slowly getting more and more silver..
28 July 2021, 22:30
Augie
Hehe thanks Roland, she is a little shiny
29 July 2021, 13:11
Clifford Keesler
That my friend is an under statement. Lol.
29 July 2021, 20:39
Augie
more foiling.. think I have about 3 more evenings of foiling then should be done.
30 July 2021, 00:16
Bruce Huxtable
Really neat work ??
30 July 2021, 07:26
Augie
Thanks guys 🙂
30 July 2021, 08:01
Alberto
The work with the foil is really worth it. What a difference it makes! It looks brilliant
30 July 2021, 10:27
Augie
Thanks Guys 🙂
30 July 2021, 13:57
JEAN-LUC LELODEY
Superb work, the rendering of aluminum leaf is simply fantastic. I did not know this technique.
30 July 2021, 14:41
bughunter
I should have stolen your idea on my Kondor, possibly with the matt side facing outwards. I wanted to use thicker foil, but that didn't work because of the shape of the fuselage. It didn't turn out so great with paint.
30 July 2021, 15:15
Augie
Thanks Guys

@Bughunter:- foil works over paint 😉 never say never
30 July 2021, 15:26
Clifford Keesler
I am going to try it on one of my T-33's, that are in NMF.
30 July 2021, 15:30
bughunter
I know, but I mounted already to many parts around, so this time it is really to late.
30 July 2021, 15:52
Augie
@Clifford Go for it. you'll be suprised
@Bughunter Fair enough I can understand.
30 July 2021, 18:17
Roland Sachsenhofer
Wow Augie, that is brilliant!
30 July 2021, 19:54
Augie
thanks Argento, its foil.

Roland, coming from a modeller like you thats quite an honour 🙂
30 July 2021, 20:04
Roland Sachsenhofer
There, I say thank you, also for these inspiring pictures. You applied this difficult technique with such a convincing result, so really full respect!
30 July 2021, 20:10
Augie
Quick update, as you can see foiling is nearly complete, I got some black on the underside as you can see, its quite imposing size wise lol
5 August 2021, 23:55
Nathan Dempsey
Loving those wavy lines ?
6 August 2021, 00:14
John
Those top turrets are gone without a trace - great work.
6 August 2021, 03:59
Robert Podkoński
Stunning!
6 August 2021, 04:09
Kerry COX
The whole world modeling fraternity is watching this amazing adventure Augie. 🙂 And no wonder. ! This slice of history has never been attempted by anyone. Be sure to send some images to Revell/Monogram, as they will no doubt love to see what you have achieved. 👍 👍 👍
6 August 2021, 04:33
Bruce Huxtable
Superb ?
6 August 2021, 06:43
Erik Leijdens
Excellent Augie. Looks like real metal, oh wait.. it is! 😄
6 August 2021, 06:53
Augie
@Nathan: Thanks, they are a pain freehand lol
@John: Thank you! its amazing how much filler was needed
@Robert: Thanks
@Kezza: Lol thanks m'amigo, I cannae be the first silly enough to try this but you manage to make me blush lol
@Bruce: Thanks m8
@Erik: Thanks 🙂 I still look at it slightly amazed its really metal covered now

6 August 2021, 08:38
Villiers de Vos
That metal finish turned out very, very good.
6 August 2021, 09:08
Munkyslut
How have I missed this????
Just incredible levels of detail……… I'm not worthy!
6 August 2021, 09:08
Augie
@Villiers 🙂 thanks, its easy when its metal
@Munky 😄 thanks
6 August 2021, 09:35
Kerry COX
Have you been wearing gloves of any kind to keep the finish clean. ?
6 August 2021, 10:07
David Taylor
Nice one Augie.
6 August 2021, 10:08
Augie
Thanks David 🙂

Kezza, I have, but it still marks a little.. but then its like weathering too oddly. Else its just too clean lol
6 August 2021, 10:10
Robin (WhiteGlint)
This looks great, Augie. 👍
6 August 2021, 10:12
Augie
Thanks Glint, its better in the flesh, the metal is just so shiny its hard to get a good pic of.
6 August 2021, 10:23
David Januska
So it is really big piece of a lovely kit. Excelent job so far.
6 August 2021, 13:50
James C
That metal finish you've achieved is impressive. Looking fantastic!👍
6 August 2021, 15:09
Augie
🙂 thanks guys 🙂

I'm kinda awestruck at how many have commented on it
6 August 2021, 15:31
Neil
Hi Augie, Just looking on the feed at work - Way outta my own skillset, but I too think the technique is paying dividends, the model(s) are looking fabulous 🙂
6 August 2021, 15:40
Augie
Thanks Neil 🙂
6 August 2021, 16:01
Rui
I have been watching this build for a while now in quiet fascination. Simple amazing work.
6 August 2021, 16:27
Augie
Thanks Rui 🙂
6 August 2021, 16:38
Rui
You're welcome Augie.
BTW… my last sentence should have read: 'simply amazing work' I'm sure there is nothing simple about the project; it looks like a challenging endeavour, which is probably proving to be very satisfying ?
6 August 2021, 22:34
Gordon Sørensen
That looks great, Augie! That is a lot of plastic to cover, and the metal looks fantatastic!
7 August 2021, 00:04
Ben M
Definitely inspired to try metal foil now
7 August 2021, 00:58
Clifford Keesler
I agree with everyone, just fantastic work. What did you use to smooth the foil out when you put it down?
7 August 2021, 01:10
Clifford Keesler
I agree with everyone, just fantastic work. What did you use to smooth the foil out when you put it down?
7 August 2021, 01:10
Treehugger
What about riveting? Not trying to sound elitist or something, just thought it might look awesome with rivets. Though, if there were rivets from before, then perhaps there is a risk of punching through the foil if unwittingly making a rivet where there is a moulded rivet cavity hidden under the foil. I guess, if the kit had rivets, it would show at this point through the foil. Also, riveting would be a lot of work, but perhaps one could limit the riveting to some select spots. Ofc, I don't know if such planes have noticeable rivets. Some planes afaik had their surface made flush in places to increase speed. I think I've read that the Mustang P-51 had flush surfaces.
7 August 2021, 09:54
Augie
Thanks guys

To smooth the foil down, i've been using paper burnishing sticks which work a treat.

Treehugger, riviets are an interesting question, i have rivets to put around the glazing to replace whats been lost sanding it in to fit. They were raised so obvious. The rest, is harder as b-29's were flush riveted. I've as yet not given much thought to replicating then as pictures i've seen of 21800 does not readily show them up
7 August 2021, 17:02
Clifford Keesler
Thank's Augie.
7 August 2021, 19:57
Kerry COX
Augie. I just found this on Youtube. ! Youtube Video
 
8 August 2021, 00:15
Augie
Lol thanks kezza 🙂
8 August 2021, 16:41
Bruce Huxtable
Can't decide if 14 is nicer view than 42, so maybe something that shares the best of both? Please ? Your careful progress is inspiring my baby steps. Patience and care yield glorious results ????
8 August 2021, 18:43
Augie
Bruce, once she'd in a better place will do a picture like 14 again 🙂
8 August 2021, 20:27
Robert Podkoński
I like the look of the X-1 waiting on the shoulder of Canberra on the last photo 😄
23 August 2021, 20:34
Augie
Ha thanks Robert, yeah its ready and waiting for it to be able to take its place.
Engines are on the 29, last bits of foiling to do still on the tail and then decals are up.
23 August 2021, 21:29
Clifford Keesler
Looking outstanding.
23 August 2021, 22:54
Augie
Thanks Clifford 🙂
23 August 2021, 23:23
Kerry COX
What a change this is for you Augie. 🙂
Not one single brush was harmed in the production of this adventure. !
Wow and wow again. :-P
What are you going to top this one with. ??? .......? 😉
I love it. 👍 👍 👍
(And who was the smart ass who said Coke is not good for anything.?) 🙂 🙂
24 August 2021, 00:44
Rui S
Incredible 👍
24 August 2021, 02:03
Augie
Thanks Rui

@ Kezza 🙂 Thanks Kezza, some brushes were harmed but nothing too bad.
For my next trick once this one is done.. I dont know actually, I was eyeing up my B-1
And yea, the coke shelf ends were a moment of madness with some superglue lol
24 August 2021, 08:08
David Taylor
Brill.
24 August 2021, 18:10
Augie
Thanks David
24 August 2021, 21:33
Kerry COX
Roaring with laughter Augie. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Keep it happening mate. 👍 👍 👍
24 August 2021, 22:15
Augie
Thanks Kezza 🙂 will certainly try lol
24 August 2021, 23:59
Slavo Hazucha
Finally made it here... wow, what a cool job! Never tried foil and still keeping a respect-distance to this technique - not to speak about this magnitude...

Looks outstanding all over, my compliments! 👍
25 August 2021, 13:28
Augie
🙂 Thanks Slavo, its been emotional this one.. but for the size, I cant fault the foil.
25 August 2021, 19:27
Augie
So, in contact with a decal printers to get nose art and BuNo printed for her.
28 August 2021, 19:36
Clifford Keesler
Great,looking forward to seeing this one finished.
28 August 2021, 21:13
Augie
Me too, been doing some bits on her, last foil on her arse is done.. Little tidying to do around there. Decals have started, just the national markings so far.
28 August 2021, 22:00
Kerry COX
I got to agree Augie. 🙂
There is nothing better on a girls than a well foiled ass. (hehehehehe) And a well placed decal of a tattoo. ! what. ?!
28 August 2021, 22:05
Augie
lol behave kezza, you been on the meds again?
28 August 2021, 23:27
Kerry COX
Hehehehehe. 😉 Meds. ? NO. But the Guinness helps. 👍
29 August 2021, 02:02
Augie
hahah 🙂
29 August 2021, 03:17
Kerry COX
😉
29 August 2021, 08:40
James C
S&%t!! that metal finish turned out good! 👍
29 August 2021, 17:56
Augie
Thanks James 🙂 Its metal, so easy enough to finish hehe
29 August 2021, 19:18
David Januska
It is unbelievable how good and real (it is real, I know) it looks. Amazing result👍.
30 August 2021, 09:58
Augie
Thanks David 🙂 Much appriciated.
30 August 2021, 09:59
Augie
Quick pic, they have arrived, perhaps the most expensive decals I have ever purchased. £70 custom printed.
And now I have spare.... anyone?
14 September 2021, 17:57
bughunter
Looks like you need a bigger bench 😉 Fantastic!
14 September 2021, 18:29
Augie
Lol yeah, hard to belive when its 15ft long.. The 29 is just huge compared to most of the birds I have built.. the bone will be bigger lol
14 September 2021, 18:37
Bernhard Schrock
The effort was worth it: NMF looks superb! I agree with bughunter: a bigger work bench would be good🙂
Augie: did you do the artwork yourself?
14 September 2021, 18:38
Augie
Hi Bernhard,
Thank you very much 🙂 the, artwork was originally knocked up by me, the printer worked some magic on it also.
14 September 2021, 19:25
Augie
lol thanks Roland, yeah its shiny alright. the a-10 looks further along than it is.. most of that is tape so I could work out the weight needed up front.
14 September 2021, 19:33
Kerry COX
There should be a 'selfie' with you holding your bird, and the smile that goes with it. 👍
A BIG salute Augie. Thanks for stirring up those creative juices in all of us. 🙂
Truly inspirational indeed. 👍 👍 👍 😉
14 September 2021, 20:23
Thomas Bischoff
Great looking bird and looking like a great bird ...
One day I would like to build the D-558 carrier which unfortunately had unfortunately a different nose art
14 September 2021, 20:34
Spanjaard
Certainly impressive
14 September 2021, 20:53
Andrew dyson
Still unbelievably impressive
14 September 2021, 21:34
David Taylor
Big bird and decals look great Augie
14 September 2021, 22:15
Augie
@Kezza, She's actually hard to handle and hold for long periods, makes my arms ache..
Thomas, Spanjaard, Andrew 🙂 thank you guys

I could not resist, so she has her tail number on and her nose badge (Yes, I know the back turret needs cleaning up 😛 )
She comfortably passes my 4ft test so, just need to decal other side, get the tail done.. and then sort out her lumps and bumps and aerials along the back.. and the braces for the X-1.. ohh an build the other X-1..


14 September 2021, 22:18
Nathan Dempsey
Always loved that nose art. Nice work Augie 👍
15 September 2021, 00:29
Donald Dickson II
NOT going back through all those comments. LOL Are you using bare metal foil or plain aluminum foil? Looking great regardless.
15 September 2021, 00:47
Clifford Keesler
Outstanding Augie.
15 September 2021, 02:48
Bruce Huxtable
Unveiling the cabin windows makes it for me, she's looking very smart indeed with the nose art too 🙂 I'm always impressed afresh, each time I see how you have dealt with the nooks and crannies 👍
15 September 2021, 05:13
Augie
Thank you all 🙂

Don, its just plain ole kitchen foil.
15 September 2021, 07:26
Roland Sachsenhofer
Marvellous, just great! I am very umpressed and delighted!! And: what a cool project!
15 September 2021, 08:24
Augie
🙂 Thanks Roland
15 September 2021, 10:00
Donald Dickson II
Fantastic work Augie!
15 September 2021, 13:10
Thomas T
Plain ole kitchen foil means you have hardly any foil left to cover your toad in the hole now? Hmm... 🤔
However, fantastic work, Augie, you see me deeply impressed. 👏🏻
15 September 2021, 15:56
Augie
Ha thanks Thomas 🙂
15 September 2021, 16:38
James C
That is an amazing result just using ordinary kitchen foil 👍👍👍
Unfortunately, over here all the brands I've looked at have an embossed pattern stamped into it, otherwise I'd be keen to try it myself on something a little smaller perhaps.

As for the price of those decals.... Yeeeeiiiikes!!
15 September 2021, 17:12
Bruce Huxtable
And so the international trade of plane / plain kitchen foil was born... No cash changes hands, only bespoke decals or 3D resin items....
15 September 2021, 17:19
Augie
Thanks James, shame about the foil, here the cheapest store stuff is plain. The decals were expensive but worth it.. and it means now I have 4 sets spare.. if anyone is interested
15 September 2021, 17:55
Maciej Bellos
Whoa, 70 pounds? Man, do they have any golden flakes somewhere? 😄

Looking great Augie.
15 September 2021, 18:47
Augie
Hi Maciej,

Yeah was 30 for the design work and 40 for the printing.. cant complain really, could not get hold of any others so.. probably means I have the only known ones in existence now
15 September 2021, 19:00
David Taylor
Lets be honest we all spend too much on our hobby LOL.Better than smoking or drinking.
23 September 2021, 14:16
Augie
True,

Now I have made the sway bracing for the XS-1
23 September 2021, 17:29
Donald Dickson II
Wow oh wow! Better and better every step!
23 September 2021, 17:43
Augie
🙂 thanks Don 🙂 its getting there for sure.
23 September 2021, 17:44
Clifford Keesler
I agree with Don, just outstanding.
24 September 2021, 00:49
Augie
Thanks clifford 🙂
24 September 2021, 10:46
David Taylor
Are the magnets holding X1 ok.
24 September 2021, 13:54
Augie
Hi David, they hold it perfectly 🙂 if anything, they might be a little too strong.
24 September 2021, 18:15
Ben M
Holy cow.
4 October 2021, 02:37
David Januska
Wow, nice place for nice bird👍.
4 October 2021, 05:17
Roland Sachsenhofer
Magnificent! What a successful, impressive and inspiring building!
4 October 2021, 05:20
Murad ÖZER
Magnificent indeed. 😎
4 October 2021, 05:23
Sergej I
Hanging nicely! Impressive build and journey, don't bang your head in it 👍
4 October 2021, 05:45
Bruce Huxtable
Dramatic from any perspective 👍 That must have needed several pairs of hands to securely display your creations. Almost invisible supports! She really dominates now she is no longer grounded 🙂
4 October 2021, 07:00
Robert Podkoński
Simply stunning! I am deeply impressed. (and I feel much less guilty when looking at the number of boxes in the background 😉 )
4 October 2021, 07:23
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Wow, Augie. This looks great!
Impressive display letting her fly. 👍
4 October 2021, 07:41
Kerry COX
This deserves a place at the head of a model expo competition Augie. It has gold written all over it.Your really something else girl. 👍 👍 👍 😉
4 October 2021, 10:03
Augie
Wow, didn't realise I had not added a comment after sticking up the pics.
Its been an interesting journey in new techniques and sheer bloody mindedness in making things work.

Thank you all 🙂

@Kezza 🙂 thanks m8, not sure she's really that good for a expo

4 October 2021, 10:57
David Taylor
Fantastic Augie well done.
4 October 2021, 11:46
Augie
Thanks David 🙂

Roland, yes guilty lol, just waiting for the GR3 GR1 / AV-8A to come down in cost
4 October 2021, 12:14
David Taylor
Got two myself.
4 October 2021, 12:16
Brandon H
Looks absolutely outstanding Augie, job well done!!
4 October 2021, 12:54
Donald Dickson II
Honestly, as good as all your other builds are, I think this is the best I have seen. Absolutely fantastic!!!
4 October 2021, 14:16
Augie
Thank you Brandon and Don! 🙂

4 October 2021, 14:50
Nathan Dempsey
Definitely great subjects to depict & well done too. Thanks for bringing us along for the build Augie.
4 October 2021, 15:54
Augie
Thanks Nathan 🙂 been a pleasure.
4 October 2021, 16:03
Clifford Keesler
Excellent job, and an adventure to watch. My hat is off to you.
4 October 2021, 16:54
Augie
🙂 Thanks Clifford much appriciated
4 October 2021, 17:44
Maciej Bellos
Splendid work Augie!
4 October 2021, 17:46
Augie
Thanks Maciej 🙂
4 October 2021, 17:49
James C
Congrats Augie, that's an impressive looking result! 👍👍👍
4 October 2021, 18:21
Augie
🙂 Thanks James
4 October 2021, 18:53
Donald Dickson II
Does anyone else have an urge to raid Augies stash? 😉
4 October 2021, 19:18
Sergej I
Yup, that B-1B looks raidable 🙂
4 October 2021, 19:28
Augie
Lol its not that good a stash 😛
4 October 2021, 20:57
Clifford Keesler
OH YES IT IS!!!! Lol.
4 October 2021, 20:59
Spanjaard
Sure, 230 full kits is not a "good stash". And almost all with wings!
Fantastic job ( as usual) Augie
4 October 2021, 21:04
Augie
Lol thanks Clifford & Spanjaard.. a lady has to collect something.. was kits or shoes 😉

4 October 2021, 21:12
Spanjaard
LOL
4 October 2021, 22:35
Gary Victory
Really nice work Augie. You gotta love the B-29 and you have done a fantastic job. Top Job. 👍
5 October 2021, 06:22
bughunter
Augie, you finished a fanatstic project! I like the outcome 👍
A technical question (I'm an engineer 😉 ): Would it be possible to retract the landing gear? It looks on the pictures, that there is a conflict between the wing tips and the main gear? Looks also like a tight fit on the original pictures.
5 October 2021, 07:28
Augie
Thanks Gary

Bugs, your right its a very tight fit and its possible to retract the gear, I measured it out to make sure when I worked out where the XS-1 sat in the bay. Its a tight fit, from what I can tell on picture I saw of the original retracting her gear, the clearances look to be inches..
5 October 2021, 10:59

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1:48 B-29 Superfortress (Revell 85-5711)1:48 X-1 Mach Buster (Eduard 8079)
Bell XS-1
US NACA-National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (1915-1958)
High-Speed Fight Research Station 46-62 Glamorous Glennis (Capt. Charles "Chuck" Yeager)
Oktober 1947 The first manned supersonic flight - Muroc Dry Lake Base
 

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