exdraken Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 very nice! superb work on the details! I like the dropped flaps and the pylons! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Those pylons are more expensive then whole Rafale (kit). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 I have just finished all ordnance, pylons and fuel tanks: painting, washing and weathering. Hope you like it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Superb finish on the payload. Love this jet and the way you are building it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am coming to final painting. Following that I first painted rudders (to see how the mix of base paints look on model) and also put the surfacer on whole body of aircraft. Then there was a time for preshading. For the first time I am trying to use very colourful and complicated preshading, and frankly said, I have no idea what outcome it will bring me out. First, the preshading on panel lines only: Second stage - there was colouring of everything possible: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeano Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Looks nice ! you could just leave it like that But I can't wait to see it painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is inspirational stuff!! Great work on the pre-shading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 First stage of painting. I think that preshading is to strong at some places, so I am going to put layer or two of base paint. But I think it looks nice. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thats some very neat airbrush work - I'm terrible at preshading panel lines, I just end up with large blobs of black everywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 very nice painting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Final stage of painting: I added some shadings inside the panels, wings, etc.Used base paint and Gunze C311 to brighten the darker tones of jet.I am thinking about adding some filter to equalize all tints and discolorations, but I believe that is all.Of course - before weathering. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 That is a sweet job! I would think about just a little filter, the panel-lines are a bit over-emphasised at the moment, but that might depend on how you're intending to do the weathering stages? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 WOW!!! It's perfect for me... it will fade anyway after the varnishes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) I think this is just the first coat Dave, give him a chance... Edited June 6, 2015 by Kallisti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hey, he asked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 No, this is final coat, but possibly I will make some filters during weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Another step ahead, another step toward the finish.The decals.I have bought Syhart's set of nice decals, but Revell's decals are just better, regarding print quality, so I used them.I used only few Syhart's, mostly for nose sensors, so I think I avoided very difficult masking and painting. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanthony Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That canopy looks just brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Out of curiosity... Can you go into your paint process a bit more in detail? I'm wondering what Gunze #'s you used for your base coats and subsequent weathering (besides 311) Looks awesome so far! Can't wait to see more -Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I used mixed Gunze C307 and Tamiya XF-54 - 1:1. For radar dome I used the same mixture with Gunze C335. And I believe that is all, if you want more infromatione, please ask. The model is awaiting for wash and weathering, but it is in next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalal Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Brilliant work. How did you the tint the canopy in gold? I m planning the build of brilliant Revell kit of Rafale B and I was thinking of using Tamiya Smoke to tint canopy but that gold color on your canopy looks more natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 looking perfect! interesting observation about the decals though! the old (original boxing ) Revell decals were not usable, as being hi-viz.... will have a look on mine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 very nice work I like the rendering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) looking perfect! interesting observation about the decals though! the old (original boxing ) Revell decals were not usable, as being hi-viz.... will have a look on mine! I do believe kit decals are just manufactured by Cartograf (according to info on the sheet: printed in Italy): really very high quality of print, very good colours, everything is very sharp and accurate, and also the film is thick. Just like usually Cartograf decals are. Edited June 9, 2015 by Solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 The model is ready to final wash and weathering. I started with wash, using Mig Jimenez Medium Grey panelliner. I hope it is not too bright for my Rafale.Next step there will be weathering process and some kinds of dirt and dust applied on the surface.I hope you will like it. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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