cjwalas
05-03-2010, 08:57 PM
I know, there was no Me209 Trop scheme. It was a race plane. This one is pure fantasy. And yes, I did think I was done with the FG stuff for a while. BUT.... I have been fiddling with my photo program and I figured I'd plat with an FG model as they tend to be simple enough for me. I picked the 209 because it's 1:33 scale and a very simple kit.
One thing led to another and I actually started being able to do what I want to do with the program. In my tiny little warped mind I envisioned a scenario for the Mediterranean theater of the was where the Germans realized their code had been broken and decided to send the most important orders only by air courier, and only the fastest planes would do. I know, "You need to get out more, Chris". :D
Well, that's my excuse for a Mediterranean scheme on an Me 209!
Anyway, I did my first true recolor today, not even starting with a B&W version, so I'm thrilled even if it's not the best and still needs lots of work.
I'll be doing an interior and clear canopy (tomorrow, I hope!). I'm scratchbuilding some more interesting landing gear;
44470
And I'm building the exhausts in 3D.
44471
But really for me, this thing is just the fun of actually getting closer to my goal of being able to do a real recolor (yes, Don, the MM Hampden is still high on the list!)
I know it's rough, uneven, and even bad, but it's better than I've gotten before today. Like I said, I'm thrilled to get to this point.
44472
Hopefully more tomorrow.
Chris
One thing led to another and I actually started being able to do what I want to do with the program. In my tiny little warped mind I envisioned a scenario for the Mediterranean theater of the was where the Germans realized their code had been broken and decided to send the most important orders only by air courier, and only the fastest planes would do. I know, "You need to get out more, Chris". :D
Well, that's my excuse for a Mediterranean scheme on an Me 209!
Anyway, I did my first true recolor today, not even starting with a B&W version, so I'm thrilled even if it's not the best and still needs lots of work.
I'll be doing an interior and clear canopy (tomorrow, I hope!). I'm scratchbuilding some more interesting landing gear;
44470
And I'm building the exhausts in 3D.
44471
But really for me, this thing is just the fun of actually getting closer to my goal of being able to do a real recolor (yes, Don, the MM Hampden is still high on the list!)
I know it's rough, uneven, and even bad, but it's better than I've gotten before today. Like I said, I'm thrilled to get to this point.
44472
Hopefully more tomorrow.
Chris