Viking Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Revell 1:144 Embraer 195 Two Six Decals 'Aurigny'. In service since 2005, the Embraer 195 is the largest version of the E series of narrow body regional jetliners produced by the Embraer Company of Brazil. The Revell kit was released about a year ago and I finally got around to building it. A discussion on civil forum of this site revealed that several people had copies of the kit with sink marks affecting the mouldings. My kit was fine, apart from a little bit on the jet intakes which was easily filled. Revell have now corrected the problem from what I can see on other discussion boards. It builds up very nicely with a complete cockpit, which is unusual for airliners in this scale. I rather like the Aurigny scheme, so got a set of 26 Decals to replace the kits 'Air Dolomiti' scheme. As always, the 26 Decals went on beautifully and settled down perfectly. Easy decision for the 'With something else' pic, the F-rsin kit of the ATR 72 also in Aurigny colours. Thanks for looking, John 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Wow! Sensational result. Looks great with the ATR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very nice. Cool paint job too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Got both of those in the to do stash, excellent finish as always John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Lovely as always John, especially the beautifully shaded colour demarcation which is well beyond my airbrushing skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 They're really nice John. The Revell kit builds up into a neat little model and looks smart in the Aurigny livery. I've thought about finishing mine in that scheme too but, like Dave, that fade between the yellow and white has put me off. Any tips John? Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Great looking airliner there John, beautifully finished as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Gorgeous John - you really must have a great airline fleet now! Any WW1 birds coming up on your to do list? I've just pre ordered a WNW Le Rhone Camel today ........... Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Another real stunner John! I'm another with the kit & decals in the to do pile, hope mine turns out somewhere near as nice! Lovely jet! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I've turned my prayer mat around so it faces John's house. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 A real stunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi John That's a really fantastic finish - please, please share your secrets for painting the yellow to white fade. Cheers Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi John Very very nice, I like this a lot, I would like to do one the same, I have to still get a kit and the decals though, and OTHER more important modelling needs keep getting in the way..... In fact I like bot of them, so I do not mind if you want to mail them up to Scotland for me....I will look after them........promise!!!!! Ali 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 They both look really nice,lovely paint job, excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Lovely job. What did you use for the yellow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Real jaw droppers, what great skills you have, be proud! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Cracking work on what looks a difficult livery, both look superb in that scheme, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nice Jungle Jet, again I dont know how you 1/144 guys do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated! I'll try and answer the questons; On 3/5/2017 at 8:06 PM, Turbofan said: They're really nice John. The Revell kit builds up into a neat little model and looks smart in the Aurigny livery. I've thought about finishing mine in that scheme too but, like Dave, that fade between the yellow and white has put me off. Any tips John? Cheers, Ian On 3/6/2017 at 4:59 PM, Timo said: Hi John That's a really fantastic finish - please, please share your secrets for painting the yellow to white fade. Cheers Tim Ian & Tim, I rolled a sauage of blu-tac about 5mm diameter, and attached it as a ring around the white painted fuselage just ahead of where I wanted the yellow to start.I spent a little while getting it exactly straight when viewed from above, below, and both sides. I then put a bit of tape on the forward edge of it, i.e. from the ring towards the cockpit.to protect the white paint. It was then airbrushed with yellow at an angle of about 60 degress with the airbrush facing towards the tail. It gives a fairly wide ;fade, I just sprayed, increasing or decreasing the angle of spray to get the effect I wanted. I removed the 'ring' and tape, and when dry re-attached it, this time with tape to mask the yellow area previously done, and sprayed white with the airbrush facing fowards towards the front of the plane. I.e. I started with a white fuselage then sprayed the yellow fade, and later a bit of white from the other direction. It is harder to describe than to do! 23 hours ago, buzz said: Lovely job. What did you use for the yellow? Buzz, it is Tamiya X8 Yellow made a bit 'oranger' with some X7 Red. I mixed it in an empty, cleaned out, Tamiya jar so that I had enough for later patching if neccesary. I just eyeballed the colour from photos on airliners.net On 3/5/2017 at 10:39 PM, Epeeman said: Any WW1 birds coming up on your to do list? I've just pre ordered a WNW Le Rhone Camel today ........... Ceratainly have Dave, I've got a 'Work in Progress' thread on the AEG G.IV, I'm also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Camels! Thanks again for the comments, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Another ace build there John. ...and an extra one for the "with something else" shots - inspirational to say the least ! I always come away from these with the feeling that I must try harder. mike P.S. Glad to see that your foray into WW1 stuff hasn't tarnished your skills on the the civvie stuff ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Fantastic finish on that lovely airliner John impressive merge line. Thanks for posting regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Beautiful models, excellent work and thank you for the secret paint fade guide. Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 What a cracking finish John, lovely detailing, great choice of scheme too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thats an awesome build and the paintjob is teriffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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