Neil Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Alclad has been sprayed on; firstly a coat of Humbrol Gloss Black 21 was applied to the relevant areas, then light coats of two of the Alclad silvers were applied. I used ALC-101 Aluminium for the dullest shade, and ALC-119 Airframe Aluminium for the shiniest tone. Wheels, undercarriage have been given coats of Humbrol White and Black also, and the drop tanks were initially sprayed very lightly in Matt White, then a coat of Humbrol 99 Lemon Yellow, and finally a coat of Fluorescent Orange, although the undersides of the drop tanks received a heavier coat of Orange than the tops, so that the tops have a slightly faded effect. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 This is looking very promising! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Excellent work Neil. Great to see that you haven't lost your touch. Some fine work going on there. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You are still an absolute master at this! Really good to see you building again. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good to see you back Neil, and what a comeback! Beautiful workmanship. Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Great to see this still going. It's looking superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Cool jet. Didn't I see this project at another site in 1/72 by you? Btw, glad to see you modeling. Maybe, we might get to see Paragon in business again Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks for the comments and replies. Most of the Fluorescent Orange is now on (doesn't look too Fluorescent in the pic though) and as stated earlier the fin, upper tailplane surfaces, upper drop-tank surfaces have been given a lighter, more patchy coat of the Orange to try and give a more faded look to those areas. Wing leading edges and engine nacelles have a more intense 'fresher' look to the coat of Orange. All areas which have Orange on them were first given a coat of Lemon Yellow undercoat, the forward fuselage will receive the Fluorescent Orange next (only reason that has not yet been sprayed is that it was such a convenient place to hold the model while spraying the rest of it). The forward fuselage will also be given a faded, patchy coat too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Excellent technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 A bit more progress, the forward fuselage has been coated Orange and most of the fading effect has been done to it, just needs more refining in some areas. Very pleased with it so far. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Excellent work! I love your technique on the forward fuselage. Can I copy that before you patent it? Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Excellent work! I love your technique on the forward fuselage. Can I copy that before you patent it? Cheers, Bill Have to admit that 'dehowie' over on ARC suggested the technique to me, I really cannot take credit for it! The Orange was carefully rubbed down with Alclad polishing cloths, so that the Yellow undercoat slowly starts appearing, really enhances the faded look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Almost finished, still one or two little things need doing before it is totally done. Did some very light weathering on some panel lines, too much would of looked very out of place I think. Very satisfied how the faded Orange has turned out, better than I expected to be honest. Made a simple display base with some thin board, Black card and sheet perspex, with a few small pics and brief description under the perspex. Got a Club Night in a week or so, got something to display the model on now. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 PERFECT..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Very nicely done Neil :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Beautiful! that certainly looks museum standard and should be displayed at lots of shows, if that is possible Neil. I have the "Balls Three" conversion set, for the X-15 trials, but I've not had the courage to attempt it yet. Your build has given me new inspiration! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wow, love the faded look Neil, great to see a B-52 in any scheme, but this one is a bit of a gem, beautifully made and painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 That is quite stunning! Beautiful job Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 stunning model well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Holy Rock Hudson, Batman! Does that look nice!! Thanks for sharing. david Edited February 11, 2015 by David H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 What a lovely looking giant. Orange and silver is a superb colour combination. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Neil, Your B-52H is VERY RESPLENDENT ..the Silver is et off very nicely by the orange and vice versa... :worthy: You have created a VERY EFFULGENT model and she looks SPLENDIDLY GORGEOUS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Absolutely stunning!!!! And I learned a new word as well, effulgent! :cool: Seriously Neil, we need you back making those resin bits and bobs though!! I've got two 1/32 Tornados and only one flap and slat set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Very nicely done, Neil. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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