Tim Moff Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ufortunately there appears to be no 380FS specific decals, with a red fin stripe, touting 'Warhawks'.....so the only solution is a plain red stripe, as seen on some airframes. To that end I have masked off the area and sprayed white primer over the black, with a veiw of getting some red on there before the main spray job starts. I hate filling and sanding seams....never seem to get rid of em (pardon the pun!) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 well this turned up.....I did need the ECM pod, so....why not! Said Pod - AN/ALQ-131 Not sure if I will have time to build the Revell kit during this GB...Its a Block 30H, not sure if visibly much different to the Block 50/52? The decals provided for the iger meet are of an airframe that was based at Spang with the 380TFS....in the old 3 tone camo. May look for something more adventurous decal wise.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 after a kefuffle getting the red stripe on I have got the Mr Metal Stainless base coat on..... Next up the lighter undersides and front a mix of Mr Metal Stainless and FS36270 Mr Color 306....I found that 50/50 just went very dark so maybe 75/25 Grey/Stainless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Very cool TIm, I'm excited to see how the 'metallic mix' goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Not the best pic, apologies. What better use for an Academy MiG 23 upper fuselage part (reminds me need to crack on with my 70's builds!) than as a paint mule for the Haveglass 1 effect! Its meant to show the light grey at the left and darker at the right side, (including a blob of neat paint!) with the approx mix indicating what is what... I know the pic is poo - but any comments? 50/50 not too dark? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I think the 50/50 looks very good to my eye Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 unfortunately I really no nothing on the Have Glass schemes so can't comment there, but I do like the effect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) A long photo heavy post, but with an explanation! So I got started, 50/50 with the light grey - compare tank to still steel jet: with the lighter grey on I masked: 50/50 the darker grey....just seemed to steel and not enough dark grey? wasn't happy with the shape of the dark grey....and the nose did seem too pale.... I ummed and arrred and wasnt happy....back out to the garage!! So I went 60/40 Dark grey/steel, then darkened after the main spray to try to capture 'dark/dirty' areas, add a touch of black to the nose colour and resprayed..... Attempt at tonals for the tail... Think I will need a bit more....Tamiya smoke? Or a highly thinned tar black? I will gloss, decal and gloss to seal first, as the markings are covered in dirt in places.... I hate seems....colours seem to work though, Haveglass attempt and normal grey for the tank as above... Now looking a bit more Gunship grey, with tonals and the 'metallic' effect still visible...nose a better colour in my view... a better shape with the curve better idea of the 'dirt' build up.... \ More needed on the stbd tail...again Tamiya smoke? Tail test fitted (will push down when glued with no gap).... Getting there I hope! A coat of gloss and decal time...... Not sure if I should matt, maybe satin? Edited March 16, 2017 by Tim Moff 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Good progress there tim. As regards to the final coat - matt or satin? I went matt first on my have glass but it killed off the sheen and sparkle so I went back over with satin 👍🏿 A quick one - Just be carefull with your glossing coats, try and keep them light as it looks like you've had quite alot of paint build up, the mr metals can be quite coarse/gritty and have larger flakes - panel lines may get too shallow to take a wash? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 14 hours ago, Tony Oliver said: Good progress there tim. As regards to the final coat - matt or satin? I went matt first on my have glass but it killed off the sheen and sparkle so I went back over with satin 👍🏿 A quick one - Just be carefull with your glossing coats, try and keep them light as it looks like you've had quite alot of paint build up, the mr metals can be quite coarse/gritty and have larger flakes - panel lines may get too shallow to take a wash? Good advice - thanks. There is a bit more paint on than usual, black primer, Stainless base coat and a couple more coats with as you say thicker Mr Metal paint. Have kept the gloss coat light, lets hope the decals settle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I really like the effect Tm, especially on the vertical tail with the realistic variation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think the effect looks terrific, well done. I'd go Satin myself as I think Matt will deaden it completely. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 that colour scheme has keep you quite busy and by the sound of it it's not as simple to do as it might appear. As Tony mentioned you now need to be quite careful with the thickness of your coats now. With the final clear coat I'd go with the Flat clear and give it plenty of time to cure, then lightly buff the surface to knock back the finish to give you a bit of a patchy finish. Shiny in some spots and dirty and flat in others. You've done a great job with her so far, keep it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: With the final clear coat I'd go with the Flat clear and give it plenty of time to cure, then lightly buff the surface to knock back the finish to give you a bit of a patchy finish. Shiny in some spots and dirty and flat in others. Genius 👍🏿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Tim, that looks super cool!!! Also, I'm loving the little van clip holder that is popping up in your photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 aghhhh.....just been deployed to N Iraq for 2 weeks with work.....going to be pushed to get both finished but will try - will have a few days off on return. Will have to watch all the other builds coming to fruition! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hope you have a safe trip Tim and I look forward to your continuing builds when you get back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Be safe Tim, and looking forward to the completed model when you get back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Safe Travels bud 👍🏿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Be safe mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 take it easy and keep your head down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 watching all the builds coming to fruition.....bit frustrating......days to do....although not F16s (they are flying too high over Mosul) here is some aviation stuff Ive been doing!! Nothing like a 'Boil in the Bag' MRE styley breakfast! Hope fully get some more done but extended til the 4th......so unlikely make the gallery now, but will continue and post in the WiP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Im home! Gonna try and get done but away v early Sat am. Don't think I will make it as have weapons, detail painting, weathering etc.....but started with decals on this one: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Glad you're back TIm, the Viper is looking great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 welcome home/back, I do hope you manage to get one completed, she's looking good with the decals on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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