Parabat Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looks pretty good, but have you thought of a post-spray over with a lightened version of the blue? Otherwise you have definitely done a cracking job, like the masks, they(insignia) came out really well I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Progress continues............ All main painting finished, Ad Astra masks fitted to main fuselage and wing top. White first coat applied, unlike the under wing insignia I'm going to wait until this is fully dry before continuing! Thanks for looking Regards Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 It looks wonderful so far, I love that you are painting the insignia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Some more done....... Insignia outline done in faded red, I've also blown over the previously done underside insignia to slightly tone down how chipped and faded it was, hope I have not spoilt it now........ I also removed the smaller masks to reveal the 13's on the cowl and tail plane, very impressed with how the masks have worked so far. Seem to be on a bit of a roll with this model so will try to keep the momentum up and get it finished. Best regards Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm looking forward to seeing how that insignia came out, really nice work on the masks on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Looking forward to seeing the results Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm looking forward to seeing how that insignia came out, really nice work on the masks on that. Thanks again Chris. Sadly, I can only take credit for buying and using the masks, it was Ad Astra who made them for me! Looking forward to seeing the results Tim Oh dear......That's put the pressure on!! Regards Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 One thing I wanted to ask, as you going to bend the forward part of the plane the way the photo is? That would seem like a no go at this point in your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 One thing I wanted to ask, as you going to bend the forward part of the plane the way the photo is?That would seem like a no go at this point in your build. Hi Chris I'm going to model it as it was before it landed(quite literally) on the deck. Thanks Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 This is looking really fine, Tim. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Moving forward........ Insignia and numbers finished. Had to repaint two of the insignia and one of the letters due to the fact that as I lifted the masks it pulled some of the paint away; I've never needed to flatten/key Xtracolour in between coats so I didn't think I would need to here, think I was rushing to see the results so it was my fault, a little frustrating but the masks are quite reusable so I just reapplied and repainted. Two steps forward and one step back. It was only the second cockup (that I'm admitting to!) of the whole build so I'm really doing well, just watch out for the disaster has struck post in a few days time!! Tonight the whole thing has been gloss varnished to seal in what have been achieved so far. Hopefully will get some of the other decals and stencil data fitted this week. Regards Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 its looking very good my friend! :clap2::clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 To my eye the fading of the insignia and the topsides colours looks exactly right. Looking at it makes me feel the tropical sunshine on the top of my head and the glare in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ok, managed to get some time for modelling today so I continued............ Brake lines added to the under carraige legs to finish them off after a bit of "dirtying" with a dark wash. Using water colours I applied some staining and oil runs to the underside. Hasegawa provides blank exhausts in the kit, they look quite fake and lifeless so with a small drill and sharp knife I opened them up. Underside exhaust staining done. Topside exhaust staining done. Undercarraige all attached and doors fixed in place. The flat coat has taken some of the colour out of the top coat so I may go over this with a satin varnish in certain area's to help bring the colour back out, what do you think? Now starting to see the end of the build with this one. Things left to do include: aeriel and wires, guns and canopies and drop tank to attach. The drop tank had to be stripped back as the paint didn't take well so that has to be re done. After that I can take some final pictures and call it finished. Thanks for looking Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Looking good Tim, She looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Really coming together now Tim. Stunning paintwork and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Brilliant exhausts. Perfect shades. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmah Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, very close to the deadline but it's done! And here are the Pictures....... Lighting not great due to taking at night, is it allowed to change the pictures tomorrow morning? Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement. Best regards Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 25 minutes to go! Nicely judged Tim. It's a nice Hellcat too. Lovely painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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