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About Nikola Topalov
- Birthday 05/08/1983
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www.topalovvorks.com
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Belgrade, Serbia
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Scale models, arts, yoga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
I just realized that I made a mistake on the prop - the cuffs were apparently made from rubber so there wouldn't be any bare metal visible due to scratches in that area. Will have to fix that. -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Prop ready... -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Oil leaks done... -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Hi gents, Panel lines finished. Started some streaking, stains, leaks,... Best, Nikola -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Thank you very much SD! Appreciated! The first picture really helps a lot with a number of things. Didn't see that one anywhere before. Best, Nikola -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Hi gents, Weathering has begun! First was the colour modulation (which I should have done before decals but life ain't complicated enough so I like to spice it up a bit ) Lesson learned. Next are washes, post-shading, oils, pencils... -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Decals - check! Not super easy to soften. Great print and in register but kind of on a thicker side. I used both Vallejo decal softener and Humbrol Decalfix to do the persuasion. There is some minor silvering to fix. We will see how it all looks after a clear coat. Best, Nikola -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Some tyre works (aluminium not treated and weathered yet): -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Close enough for now: -
Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Hi gents, Gloss coat on. Exhausts painted with the first and main weathering pass complete. Apologies for s%#ty photos. Finally on to the decals Best, Nikola -
- APOCALYPSE NOW -----THE END
Nikola Topalov replied to IPMS19's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Now that is true zen! -
I know that this is a LATE reply but I just wanted to share my experience - Tamiya X-22 and Mr. Color Levelling Thinner at roughly 40/60 ratio sprayed at around 15psi never failed me so far. I spray at around 2-3" moving relatively fast as to just get the wet surface before moving on. I wait until the surface looks dryish before the next coat. All the coats are the same. Dries rock hard and glossy in roughly an hour. However, I do not have experience with polishing afterwards. I guess it is wise to let cure properly for a couple of days. As this thinner is nasty stuff I always use a mask with filters. Best, Nikola
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Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang
Nikola Topalov replied to Nikola Topalov's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Hi gents, Finally got some free time (when I am not too tired) to continue working on the pony. My first checkerboard pattern masking and painting done. I screwed up in one place but it's an easy fix. Next is painting the exhausts, then a gloss coat and then decals. Best, Nikola -
F-14A Tomcat CVW-5 Trumpeter 1:32
Nikola Topalov replied to Koralik64's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Amazing work as usual Koralik! Well done man! You should post some WIPs so we can learn from you. One question - where the hell do you keep all these beautiful 1/32 beasts? Best, Nikola -
Simply amazing! Pure eye candy. Well done man! Best, Nikola