Ignacio Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi fellow modellers, this time I present you this kit I finished some days ago. It´s the well known Airfx Typhoon IB in 1/72nd. A good kit very straightforward to build. The only thing I have to complain about airfix is that some small parts are too thick, and decals are hard and thick too. I painted the invasion stripes for this reason. I hope you like it and every critics and comments are welcomed! best regards. Ignacio from Uruguay. 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'll be the first to praise your handiwork! Nice! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks Martin!!! An honor for me! Cheers! Ignacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Nicley done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Fantastic finish! Did you buff the paint? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Very nice, one minor critique, missed the little yellow spot on the spinner tip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That's a great looking build. Really looks the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, SoftScience said: Fantastic finish! Did you buff the paint? Thanks! No I didn´t.... Why that question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Very nice, one minor critique, missed the little yellow spot on the spinner tip Yes I know...my fault! I delayed that step until I completely forgot it! Best regards and thanks for all the comments! Ignacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That's highly impressive, paint job is great well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looks top notch - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Very nice! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurwin Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looks great all the hard work has paid off. I'm sorely tempted to attempt one myself at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Fantastic work! Your painting and weathering look spot-on. I particularly the grey/dusty look to the tyres - also the subtle chipping on the prop blades. Inspires me to buy this kit, although I'd be very hard pressed to get it looking as good as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Ignacio said: Thanks! No I didn´t.... Why that question? Because at some angles it looks like painted aluminum. I was wondering how you achieved that effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 11 hours ago, SoftScience said: Because at some angles it looks like painted aluminum. I was wondering how you achieved that effect. I don´t know how I achieved that, but if you like it that´s enough for me! I painted it with acrylics, a Chilean brand called K4. Some future for the decals (I found that it goes very well over these paints) and after that testors acrylic matt varnish very diluted with alcohol. Using acrylics always seems to give better results for me, I´m not always pleased when I use enamels. Thanks for all comments guys, very appreciated!!! Ignacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Really nice Typhoon, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Very nice model. Really like the paint finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Beautifully done. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Great job on a good kit. Thanks for the comments on the acrylics, encouraging for someone like me who is still getting used to them. Any tips welcome. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks for your kind words guys!!! I´m glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Great! I really like the color modulation of the camouflage. It looks very realistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 A great looking Typhoon. My immediate thought was that it must be 1/48th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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