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Post by JED on Jan 18, 2019 15:00:53 GMT -6
An update on the Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E. This is a happy but yet unhappy update. First the happy. The markings are on. I have done just a little chipping so far with more subtle weathering to follow.      Next up will be an oil filter to try to tone down the bright markings. I will also be working more on the landing gear. Now the unhappy. Ok down right disappointing pictures. Yes disappointing. You have seen the pictures I spent around two and a half hours to get. I was so disgusted I reset the camera back to the default factory settings. I then made just enough adjustments on the fly to get what you see. Now the disgusting part. Here are two photos that were taken just a point and click with my phone. You will see in the one on the workbench just how the color is in reality. The other was immediately after taking the last of the earlier pictures.   I am most unhappy with the earlier pictures as they wash out the color a bit and lose the different tones in the paint. May have to go online to get a crash course in picture taking. I had come so far and now it is lost again. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe Joe it looks great to me,ref the pictures I'm no expert but if you have an HDR option on your phone try that,also try natural day light as any other type of light especially indoors will cause reflection and overall shine good look |
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Post by JED on Jan 18, 2019 15:03:33 GMT -6
An update on the Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E. This is a happy but yet unhappy update. First the happy. The markings are on. I have done just a little chipping so far with more subtle weathering to follow. Next up will be an oil filter to try to tone down the bright markings. I will also be working more on the landing gear. Now the unhappy. Ok down right disappointing pictures. Yes disappointing. You have seen the pictures I spent around two and a half hours to get. I was so disgusted I reset the camera back to the default factory settings. I then made just enough adjustments on the fly to get what you see. Now the disgusting part. Here are two photos that were taken just a point and click with my phone. You will see in the one on the workbench just how the color is in reality. The other was immediately after taking the last of the earlier pictures. I am most unhappy with the earlier pictures as they wash out the color a bit and lose the different tones in the paint. May have to go online to get a crash course in picture taking. I had come so far and now it is lost again. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe Joe it looks great to me,ref the pictures I'm no expert but if you have an HDR option on your phone try that,also try natural day light as any other type of light especially indoors will cause reflection and overall shine good look Sorry that should read good luck!! |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Jan 18, 2019 15:45:16 GMT -6
I'd say the pics were better, and the detail and weathering is outstanding! Way to go Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 19, 2019 11:42:12 GMT -6
Thanks guys.
My main camera for shooting photos is a Nikon D3100. It has been a pretty steep learning curve.
Joe
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Post by Steve Ski on Jan 19, 2019 12:01:20 GMT -6
Ah, you'll get it Joe. I usually use "S" mode, 1.3 with adjusting f22-f29, taking several pics at each angle, then use best pics. Got that intel from Mike Rinaldi. I bought his older Nikon D60, still works like a charm. A light box is a must Bro, two upper lights, maybe a lower light, do the white balance and you should be good to go. I will admit, my wife has the D3100, more bells and whistles, but using the basic settings is still the same.
Wingy thingy looks impressive, as always Joe. You're getting the hang of this paint sniffin, glue stickin thing, aintcha?
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 19, 2019 12:13:15 GMT -6
Many thanks my friend. These were with the "M" mode. 1 over 1/3 with the f29, Iso at 100. I use a light box with five overhead lights, two on the sides (still working on proper placement for them), and one low front to try to help with the lower shadows.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 20, 2019 22:28:09 GMT -6
Well all good things must come to an end. This is the finished Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E. Let me recap. -Scratchbuilt interior minus seven kit parts, one resin engine, and one resin seat. -Scratchbuilt tail wheel assembly. -Scratchbuilt wing framing. -Scratchbuilt .50 cals. -After market decals. All told way to long to finish. But I will take it.          Again the pictures are much too faded but this time I know why. There are some issues/omissions, glaring to me. The ones I did not fix are the ones that would require me to tear the build apart and start over. Thank you for looking in. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by JCON on Jan 20, 2019 23:05:27 GMT -6
Looks good Joe!!! Now on to a new challenge my brother!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 20, 2019 23:30:18 GMT -6
That's a fine looking flyer, Joe! Well worth the wait, and I enjoyed the ride!
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Post by RLFoster on Jan 21, 2019 5:32:43 GMT -6
Certainly a lot of effort, Joe. It's turned into one outstanding build you should be proud to have completed.  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Jan 21, 2019 11:26:56 GMT -6
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Post by Dukemaddog on Jan 21, 2019 14:05:45 GMT -6
Wow, way to go Joe! hat is one masterful build! I know what you mean by far too long; I have several models like that right now!
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 21, 2019 17:32:06 GMT -6
I have one question.....why is the plane backwards in the video? It also looks like everything else is backwards in the video. Just an observation, and I'm wondering how it happened.
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Post by JCON on Jan 21, 2019 19:22:14 GMT -6
His camera is recording it backwards... look at the numbers on his cutting mat...  |
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 21, 2019 21:56:02 GMT -6
I saw. How does that happen?
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 22, 2019 17:49:46 GMT -6
You are all very kind. Thank you.
Bucky the camera is set for live feeds and with that the software seems to be set to be like that. If I reversed it the live feed would be that way.
Joe
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Post by JED on Jan 23, 2019 7:59:37 GMT -6
Most excellent build
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 24, 2019 11:23:40 GMT -6
Many thanks.
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Post by feldgrau23 on Dec 30, 2019 11:55:18 GMT -6
Joe,,,, Wow,,,, Double Wow. Excellent work my friend. Did I say Wow yet?!?!?!?!?!?
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