Dermo245 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi all, So I'm well into an RAF Red Arrows Hawk build and thinking about the final finish - I know they keep these super clean and glossy but would it have any kind of panel lining ? Without, I think it might look a bit toy-like in 1/72... Suggestions welcomed! Cheers, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusArenco Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 20 hours ago, Dermo245 said: I know they keep these super clean Not that clean. Have a look here at some wonderful closeups. Mart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 21 hours ago, Dermo245 said: have any kind of panel lining? I did add a touch to mine. No streaks or weathering as such, just to give some definition. I used deep grey. Tried black but they stood out too much against the red. The grey is there in the lines but only if you look for it, nothing too 'in your face' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 9 hours ago, LotusArenco said: Not that clean. Have a look here at some wonderful closeups. Mart Great photos Mart, thanks for sharing ! 7 hours ago, Tony Oliver said: I did add a touch to mine. No streaks or weathering as such, just to give some definition. I used deep grey. Tried black but they stood out too much against the red. The grey is there in the lines but only if you look for it, nothing too 'in your face' Tony - that is an unreal build and finish. I don't think mine will be anywhere near as good as that (probably because I'm using a hairy stick). Great the tip on the deep grey and definitely needs it. And agree 100% with you on Revell Anthracite...a little gem in this scale. Thanks again. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I'd say that a lot depends on the kit you're using... If the Airfix kit, the wide panel lines on this kit call for a very, very light wash at best. Tony's model is very good, with the panel lines barely visible. In my experience with this kit it's very easy to overdo, keep the wash thin and if needed add some more. With the newer Revell kit the panel lines are much more restrained, a heavier wash would not look as bad as on the Airfix kit. Said that, the principle of only having a hint of panel lines definition is IMHO still correct. I have experimented in some models with washes based on darkening the base colour, worked well with camouflage colours but I've yet to try with something like red. May be worth a try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Giorgio N said: I have experimented in some models with washes based on darkening the base colour, worked well with camouflage colours but I've yet to try with something like red. May be worth a try You know what that rings a bell. I'm sure I made up a dark red wash as well to try out once I decided not to use the black. It looked too strange so thats when I resorted to using the deep grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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