Arcturus Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hello, this is my first model presented here - Beaufighter built from 1:48 Tamiya kit with some addons (Eduard PE in cocpit, Quickboost exhausts) and modifications (e.g. vertical stabilizers). My aim was to reproduce heavily worn machine from 272 RAF Sqn. seen on this well known picture: Hope you enjoy! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 very nice , great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thats a beauty, nice first post. What paints did you use they look great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Top notch! cracking finish there... what paints did you use btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That Rocks !!! Fantastic Beaufighter, really nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcturus Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Thank you for your kind words! Basic paints were: Vallejo 70902 (Azure) for undersurfaces and Tamiya Dark Yellow (XF-60) and Flat Earth (XF-52) for the rest of the camo. I airbrushed these colours on metalic primer (with black preshading) for further "scratching". To differentiate the surface of the miniature, in the next step I sprayed small dots of lightened shades of basic colours on selected panels. Finally, I used various artistic oil paints to add more "life" to my Beau Edited June 21, 2013 by Arcturus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Great looking Beaufighter, nicely painted and weathering just how it should be, subtle and effective. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My aim was to reproduce heavily worn machine from 272 RAF Sqn. seen on this well known picture: And I think you've done a fantastic job. I generally lack the courage to go that dirty. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcturus Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 And I think you've done a fantastic job. I generally lack the courage to go that dirty. Gaz Thanx! But this is maybe 10% of someone more curageous than me could do with this "V"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I like that very much! Very nice finish, great weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very nicely done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBart Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Lovely Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Podmore Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Can I ask how you did the aluminium weathering - as I like to do my machines dirty too, and have a great tip if you'd like to hear it? Have a look at my Ju-87 build and see what you think? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234925878-hasegawa-148-ju-87b-2-stg-2-libya-1941/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 That really is a super build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 What a great build and super finishing skills there. I've also been fascinated by this machine so it's a pleasure to see such a good representation. I'm a big fan of heavy weathering where appropriate and this certainly is. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcturus Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Can I ask how you did the aluminium weathering - as I like to do my machines dirty too, and have a great tip if you'd like to hear it? Have a look at my Ju-87 build and see what you think? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234925878-hasegawa-148-ju-87b-2-stg-2-libya-1941/ Thanx Phil for the interest. I am definitelly not an expert, and I am not fully satisfied with the scratching effect on my Beau. As I read in your topic (Nice Stuka ), my technique is similar, but without the trick with sponge. I painted the whole model silver (MrHobby H8) and masked bigger areas with Maskol. Small scratches were made using scalpel tip, sand paper etc. I hope that my another attempt would be better Your scratches look generally well to me, and I'll try this "sponge method" for sure. I have an impression, that they are sometimes too "round". In reality, this process is more random, and many scratches on real planes are smaller and "sharp". "Scratching" method gives probably a better control over effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Podmore Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The sponge method works very well - and you can 'sharpen' the sponge ends to do very sharp 'scratches' Glad to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 First class model there mate, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Stunning, the paint chips are fantastic, definitely something to try and copy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin s Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Very very nice everything looks great hope that night fighter i have just started turns out half a good as this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Imageworks Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 nice job on the weathering, just the right amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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