Ziroli P47
04-22-2011, 08:07 AM
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RE: Ziroli P47
Looks like you blew the fuselage right off the Stuka!! Great work! The finish looks great! Paint or metal? I'm thinking you were flying high cover on the first sortie! I'm sure you love the way it flies with 2 big hits, a Ziroli design and a P-47. I always enjoy big jugs!!!
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04-22-2011, 11:58 AM
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Thanks guys,
She is finished in chrome type paint over black gloss / mat klass kote. My first attempt at this finish and ita a pain in the butt to do, but im pleased with the outcome. Ive fitted her out with Sierra retracts, Robart wheels and a G62 with a BCM wrap around silencer. It also has a UP3 valve which is just fine I was concerned about the lack of performance on this motor, but there is no need, she flies comfortably at half throttle.
I will get her decaled up over the coming winter along with the cockpit and working bombs.
Will get some better flying shots soon.
Frankl
She is finished in chrome type paint over black gloss / mat klass kote. My first attempt at this finish and ita a pain in the butt to do, but im pleased with the outcome. Ive fitted her out with Sierra retracts, Robart wheels and a G62 with a BCM wrap around silencer. It also has a UP3 valve which is just fine I was concerned about the lack of performance on this motor, but there is no need, she flies comfortably at half throttle.
I will get her decaled up over the coming winter along with the cockpit and working bombs.
Will get some better flying shots soon.
Frankl
06-12-2011, 04:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: Sheriff of Nottingham
Heres the Ziroli Stuka , its my uncles, he as also maidened today without issue,
Heres the Ziroli Stuka , its my uncles, he as also maidened today without issue,
06-13-2011, 08:05 AM
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We had the spinner from Ziroli, not the best to be honest, kept on falling apart!!!!!!!!!!
The Stuka has now been sold which is a great shame, but thats the way it goes sometimes,
Frank.
The Stuka has now been sold which is a great shame, but thats the way it goes sometimes,
Frank.
08-24-2011, 09:27 AM
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RE: Ziroli P47
ORIGINAL: Sheriff of Nottingham
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She is finished in chrome type paint over black gloss / mat klass kote. My first attempt at this finish and ita a pain in the butt to do, but im pleased with the outcome.
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She is finished in chrome type paint over black gloss / mat klass kote. My first attempt at this finish and ita a pain in the butt to do, but im pleased with the outcome.
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Wow! That's a great looking jug!
If you wouldn't mind, please provide some details on this finishing technique. She looks wonderful!
John
08-24-2011, 12:07 PM
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John,
Its not has difficult has I first thought. In a nutshell, its a case of spraying the model with gloss black and then rubbing each and every panel in a different direction with the finest wet and dry you can find. It has to be that fine that you don't actually mark or scratch the black, or you will see it through the chrome paint.
I found an alternative chrome paint, which is a lot cheaper than "Lesonal Platinum", which most fellows use. Once the rubbing stage is complete,and everything is immaculately clean, then attack with the chrome, spraying the panel in the same direction as you have rubbed.
You need to be weary of your chosen fuel proofer. I used Fighteraces Warbirds Clearcote which gave me a satisfactory looking finish.
It is very time consuming, but not difficult.
Hope that helps slightly,
Frank
Its not has difficult has I first thought. In a nutshell, its a case of spraying the model with gloss black and then rubbing each and every panel in a different direction with the finest wet and dry you can find. It has to be that fine that you don't actually mark or scratch the black, or you will see it through the chrome paint.
I found an alternative chrome paint, which is a lot cheaper than "Lesonal Platinum", which most fellows use. Once the rubbing stage is complete,and everything is immaculately clean, then attack with the chrome, spraying the panel in the same direction as you have rubbed.
You need to be weary of your chosen fuel proofer. I used Fighteraces Warbirds Clearcote which gave me a satisfactory looking finish.
It is very time consuming, but not difficult.
Hope that helps slightly,
Frank
03-03-2012, 02:34 AM
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The jug continues to fly well....I need to get a dummy radial for her, not keen on the cast ones from FTE, anyone got any other suggestions?
03-03-2012, 10:04 AM
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RE: Ziroli P47
I'll second the Aerotech recommendation by Casey. They offer the stuff made by Scale Specialties and it is very well done. Here are some pictures of the dummy radial and static prop I used from them on my Hellcat.
03-03-2012, 02:36 PM
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Thats got to be the one...I have taken a look on aerotech website, he does various sizes as well... bloom-in marvelous, thanks for your trouble , appreciated.
Frank
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