Pielstick Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Here's my first kit in 9 years... it's also my first attempt at airbrushing! It's nowhere near as good as all the other fantastic work I see on this forum but I don't think it's so bad for a first attempt. Thanks to all the other members here for being such a great source of information and knowledge, and all those who post pics of their work in here... a great source of inspiration for me! The build thread is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26315 Now onto the pics... Sorry for the naff photography!
Muller Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 That's a peach! Looks like you're a natural with an airbrush, way better than my 1st attempt!
F-32 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Looks bloody good to me - welcome back to the hobby!
timbo33 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 That is a superb job - love the panel lines, did you pre-shade them or use an oil wash? Pretty good going for your first attempt with an airbrush, which one do you use? Also like the camo - what paints did you use? Only small criticism - the gun blast/exhaust staining is a bit overdone in my opinion.... If you airbrushed it black, try Tamiya Smoke next time or their excellent range of weathering pastels (they look a bit like make up) or alternatively, just try thinning the black with 90% thinners so it's not so dense. Tim
Pielstick Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys Yes I know the exhaust stains are too heavy. I made a complete balls up of airbrushing them and couldn't bear to respray the camo, so I tried to hide them by using Mig pigments. You live and learn I preshaded the underside and then used a wash to enhance the panel lines. I used Mig's Dark Wash. The paints used for the Dark Earth/Dark Green and Sky were Xtracrylix, thinned with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner (thanks to Julien for that great tip). My airbrush is an Iwata HP-CS. I'm still trying to get to grips with it... especially with using acrylics. I am finding if I don't thin enough the airbrush clogs up, and if I thin too much I get the "spider" effect when the air blows the thin paint all over the model. I suppose I need to practice more! Cheers everyone
timbo33 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) It's a brilliant first effort with an airbrush - far better than I can achieve. I think the Iwata's definitely the airbrush to go for - I'll have to see what the wife thinks for my birthday..... Edited January 22, 2009 by timbo33
Mike Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I think I seem to be following the masses in thinking that you've done a grand job of the build & painting, but the exhaust & cordite staining are overdone. However, the oil streaks draining from the rear of the cowling underneath are underdone, as the oil used to piddle out there... have a look at some of those dramatic wartime belly shots... filth city! Overall though, you done good!
Alan P Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 It's nowhere near as good as all the other fantastic work I see on this forum Oh yes it is! especially for a first go at airbrushing. The camouflage is very neat and uniform, you should be a lot happier with the result than you sound! Al
Tizzy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 You've done well on that one.The exhaust staining is a bit heavy as others have said,but doesn't ruin the model,and the chipping around the wing root and machine gun panels is very good as well as the general paint job.If you're first attempt with an airbrush is this good,then just wait until you've got a bit of experience.
Pascal Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Very good looking Spitfire Did you use a mask to paint the camo ? Greetings Pascal
avro683 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 The pictures are fine and the mpdel is of very high quality. Tony
Maxidad Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Nice! Great airbrush work. Spot on too with chipping and panel lines. By the way, you might try and knock back those heavy exhaust stains. With judicial use of tamiya tape, blue tack and post it notes, you'll only have to mask off a small section. You may then be even prouder of this build. Edited January 22, 2009 by Maxidad
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