The Black Knight of Berlin (Me262)
I've been waiting to crack open this box for a while...
The sprues are quite a bit different from the Academy Me262.
Ok, 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.
Interior painted with Tamiya XF-22 (RLM Gray), the engines get a coat of XF-16 Aluminium and XF-84 Dark Iron.
Now to close up the wheel wells. First off, need to separate the covers.
Fit relatively well, but will need to cover a few gaps it seems.
Painted parts ready to be assembled.
Now for some engine LEDs... because... of course I’m going to do that. It’s my style!
Fit is pretty good, but still needs some sanding on the seams.
Closed up the wheel wells. The fit’s a bit touchy, because it’s not an OOB option. Surgery required.
There he is... the Black Knight of Berlin himself!
Not quite ready for takeoff... some putty required.
Canopy fits well. Ready for some masking.
Undercoat of Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black shows off the spots that still need a bit more love and attention.
Oh, the Tamia X-18 Semi-Gloss Black was just the right choice. A happy medium.
Of course a coat of Future basically makes it into full gloss. But at least I know the difference!
Hmmm... really not pleased with the Testors enamel. First time to try them... didn't do the job I was hoping for. No matter what I do, I can't seem to get rid of that white haze.
New technique. Crushed chalk applied with water. Survey says...
Hmm... not bad, but I suspect the panel lines are a bit too full of paint/future/paint/future to allow for a very even distribution.
Let's go back to the drawing board. Those amazing decals really should sit on better plastic, no?
Let's start with some of the main bits.
Luckily I can just re-use the LED lights. Much easier to drill holes for them as well.
Everything painted up and ready for assembly.
It's been a while, so let's test those lights again!
I much prefer the raised cockpit details... and I think Herbert von Richter does too!
Just about ready for takeoff... again!
A few seams patched up and we're ready for the canopy, masking and some paint.
I went with Tamiya X-1 this time... the coat of Future means it doesn't really matter. The Future was a bit thicker than I would've liked, but there's no turning back now!
Yeah. Mission accomplished. The Tamiya X-2 White enamel was just what the panel lines ordered.
Yeah... that's what I'm talking about!
评论
44 29 January 2021, 07:16
Greg BakerOk... 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 2021, 07:21
Erik De SmetMust be much easier to put LED s in this one than in the 1/144 voir et savoir 43
29 January 2021, 11:53
Alec KFollowing as well. I have the Hasegawa 262 in my stash, so all I want to hear is how great this kit it😉
29 January 2021, 12:09
Greg BakerAll right... blue LEDs installed... the Black Knight of Berlin is in the cockpit... but some putty required on the seams.
31 January 2021, 06:49
Greg BakerOne thing about semi-gloss black... it shows a lot. I see I need a bit more sanding.
9 February 2021, 07:06
Greg BakerOk... more sanding, repainted... not sure what difference it made. Yep. Sounds about right.
10 February 2021, 07:23
Spanjaardyou may want to look at upper panel lines of left engine. it looks that you are missing a bit of it😉
10 February 2021, 09:19
Greg BakerThis 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 2021, 01:52
Greg BakerI 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 2021, 07:25
Spanjaardpanel lines look great. although i would have maybe used a bit darker tone
25 February 2021, 07:26
Spanjaardafter 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 2021, 07:43
Spanjaardalthough I wonder if chalk dissolved with water would not do the same trick, and a lot cheaper 😛
25 February 2021, 07:44
Spanjaardok, the drops of washing liquid to change surface tension would certainly make the trick 🙂 thanks Roland!
25 February 2021, 09:17
Greg BakerWell, 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 2021, 13:15
Greg BakerYeah. The debate is really if I'm up to try that chalk wash idea. I guess I'd need some chalk...😉
13 March 2021, 13:25
Alec KI am trying the Tamiya weathering powders and really like the effects. I believe they have a set with white. Just FYI.
13 March 2021, 14:16
Chaz GordonJust love the dude hanging out in the corner of Pic 19, waiting for his plane to be next on the block.
13 March 2021, 19:49
Greg BakerI 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 2021, 00:50
Greg BakerOk... so I finally gathered up enough courage to try the chalk wash technique... and I like it!
It's going to take a bit of practice to not wash out the chalk while trying to fill in the blank spots, but since I only need a dry cloth to wipe it up, I'm willing to spend some time to get it right. Unlike the other paint washes, the excess really does clean up - without taking off the paint underneath too.
I was a bit incredulous, but... there you go.
21 April 2021, 04:53
Lode SchildermansWonderful result, Greg. A nice asset to your already impressive collection
21 April 2021, 17:25
Daniel KlinkVery cool Greg.The chalk weathering is perfectly implemented from my point of view..
Looking great your Blackbird 👍
21 April 2021, 17:47
Robin (WhiteGlint)Good to see you're back working on the Black Knight, Greg. 👍
I think it looks good with the chalk weathering. Weathering dark or let's say black models seems to be rather different.
21 April 2021, 18:09
Jim JLooks great. Black is a challenging color to weather convincingly and your is just right.
22 April 2021, 02:35
Slavo HazuchaVery nice lining - it really grabs the B/W comic atmosphere and transfers it to the model 👍
Chalk wash sounds interesting - I like to work with Oil for the same reasons (apply generously, then reduce effect...) - does it allow a good measure of hue control, or is it more of a on/off affair?
22 April 2021, 17:16
Daniel KlinkOil is also a good choice but you have to be careful when washing it out
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22 April 2021, 23:56
Spanjaardand very careful with using too much white spirit with unprimed parts.... or you can have a model crumbling in front of your own eyes..... i have been there 🙁
23 April 2021, 08:49
Daniel KlinkYap thats the point.. I mean it is a cool sideeffect pic.12 somehow on my Uhu but also firnis isn't save of being resolved by it.
23 April 2021, 08:57
Martin OostromIt needs quite a bit of nose weight. I waited with glueing the gun cover until she was on her feet, so I could add some more
24 August 2021, 11:24
Greg BakerThanks Martin. I discovered that when I built my red "Enemy Ace" one as well. However this one will be wheels up, so it doesn't matter.
24 August 2021, 14:08
Alex KErrr... perhaps I wasn't paying attention - but what happened between pic 20 and 21? Why the do-over?
24 August 2021, 15:26
Lode SchildermansAlex, exactly my question. Greg, why a do-over? It looked as a picture of a comic as shown in the project photo
24 August 2021, 20:35
Greg BakerWell, let's just say that I was never quite happy with the result. A lot of painting and repainting had taken a toll on the plastic, and after 5 months of sitting neglected, I didn't have the heart to try any more salvage operations. The decals for this project are really what makes it, and I didn't want to apply them on a kit that I felt was sub-par…
That and I found an Academy kit on sale at the LHS… so… do-over!
24 August 2021, 20:41
Daniel KlinkWell, i'll keep my eyes on this!👍👍
Fit was ok with the Academy jet engines?😉
25 August 2021, 07:24
Greg BakerI had trouble with the engines with my red "Enemy Ace" build, so I was extra careful this time. It was a bit trickier because I was using prewired lights. So I had to drill some bigger than average holes to accommodate.
25 August 2021, 15:00
Slavo HazuchaLooks very cool indeed, with the smooth black finish, hi-contrast panel lining and the marking - really fits the story/background! 👍
2 September 2021, 11:42
Erik De SmetIt is definitely better than the first. Waiting to see the engines running...
2 September 2021, 18:44
Lode SchildermansI understand, Greg, why you started from scratch. This is a true beauty
2 September 2021, 20:31
Alec KLooks great Greg. The panel lines on the Academy kit seem to be much more even.
3 September 2021, 13:17
Greg BakerThanks guys. One thing (besides a better kit in my opinion) that made a big difference is suddenly getting access to Tamiya enamel paint. I used it a lot in Korea (mainly for brush painting some details) but couldn't find it anywhere since I returned to Canada… and Testors was a poor substitute. Using a carefully diluted Tamiya enamel panel wash made a huge difference.
3 September 2021, 16:01
Simon NagorsnikGreat idea and it fits very well to the boxart an impressive effect
I congratulate you on your work 👌
20 September 2021, 17:01
Daniel KlinkGrrrrrreat Mate!!!!!!!👍👍👍
The white Panelwash worked very well sir 👍
20 September 2021, 17:07
Robin (WhiteGlint)Awesome display, Greg!
The LED and the smoke from the engines are a nice touch.
20 September 2021, 17:25
Greg BakerThanks guys! I'm happy with how it turned out (except that the final coat of Future was a bit splotchy). Besides the Tamiya enamels, I think the panel lines worked much better the second time around, because the Academy kit has better details. I haven't quite given up on the chalk wash technique though... it's still got lots of uses I think.
20 September 2021, 17:33
Lode Schildermansmind-blowing result, Greg. Your signature once more delivered in capital letters
20 September 2021, 21:04
Spanjaardi am actually missing part of the usual signature.... no decal on the base this time, Greg?
20 September 2021, 22:05
Greg BakerThanks guys. I added this to my blog as well, so feel free to check it out if you'd like a bit of information on the story this build is based on. strobez.ca/wp/index...ck-knight-of-berlin/
23 September 2021, 05:10
Villiers de VosVery creative and an accurate depiction of the box art. Great work.
23 September 2021, 08:38
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