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Very nice Matt, not tempting you into another rating with all those 380's to build...... ??
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Have you thought of using the metal grills as scribing templates and then remove them..... Can only echo the comments about the fujimi kit much prefer it to the Airfix one.....
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Airfix "starter" 1/72 Spitfire - airbrush practice!
Paulaero replied to robstopper's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Hold it as you would a pencil and try just practising spraying thinner out of it ... -
Airfix "starter" 1/72 Spitfire - airbrush practice!
Paulaero replied to robstopper's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
That's a great start for a first attempt, don't be put off by setbacks , its not scary !!! Practice , practise and then more practice..... Having been using airbrushes for over 40 years the only main issues will be paint too thick, or the airbrush isn't' clean. as in not cleaned after the last use. I often paint in batches, starting with a lighter colour, then flushing the brush out then working through to the darkest colour last. Then give it a good clean. It doesn't' matter how expensive the equipment is ( you didn't say what you're using) I've used many from very expensive to cheep and my current one that gets most use is the cheaper variety !! If its not clean it wont' work ! Practise on a sheet of plastic card, differing paint mixes, how close to the surface for finer lines and varying the air pressure and you will find what works for you, I couldn't tell you any exact ratio of paint to thinner other than the consistency of milk is often quoted but start thinner, its easier to clean out...... I still have a stash of film tubs and if am thinning a light colour I use a black one and if a dark colour I use one of the opaque ones as its gives and idea of how thick the paint is. Free hand camo is very rewarding you'll soon get it like this Best of luck with it. -
Starting a new build before finishing current one...
Paulaero replied to Airbusboy's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Multiple builds, .... is there any other way to go ??? Thanks to @Back in the Saddle we have devised a 95% rule which allows you to start another kit !! Personally I always have multiple builds on the go, many many of them. For example I have five FAA jets needing minor details so I can give them all a coat of satin varnish at the same time. I blame the manufactures for turning out so much temptation...... -
Keeping my hand in - Lightning F6
Paulaero replied to Enzo the Magnificent's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Not only that but in the latest release they got the 92 Sqn checks wrong, they have produced Blue and Yellow checks..... It's not like they haven't done them before -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Both very useful, just have to remember to resist the temptation to touch the decal when it wrinkles up.... -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Cheers Matt, it's back to the Vulcan after this..... -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
My favourite part of any build I always find the decals bring it to life and they certainly do in this case. These are cartograph printed and have brilliant colour density although I think Academy were a bit over ambitious to print the orange and black nose bars with the orange flash which wraps under then fuselage as one piece. I couldn't get it to settle with all the compound curves. I cut it into three and with the help of microsol they bedded down. The rest were absolutely no problem but now leaving well alone to let this lot set. I am determined that this will not get the 95% treatment @Back in the Saddle Matt I am going to finish this before I start anything else !!! 😄 -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Getting to the interesting stage now, the colour scheme calls for khaki green, so I mixed up in a good old fashioned way to match photo's and the box art, starting off with Middle stone as the base and adding some medium green and a touch of white. Followed after an overnight drying session with Dk green, a mix of white tac masking and free hand -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Masking under way for the invasion stripes On with the medium grey Made a start on the upgrades, Kit wheels with replacements -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Jumped ahead on this one, the kit is a bit of a mix, some really nice areas but some areas needing a fair bit of filling especially in the nose area Intake joint took some filling but first colour on, Extracolour white -
1/72 Airfix Avro Vulcan **NEW TOOL**
Paulaero replied to Back in the Saddle's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Thanks Adam It's a mix of Extracolour RAF Dk Green with some Dk Earth mixed in to match some pictures of the last of the wrap round A/C Paul -
1/72 Airfix Avro Vulcan **NEW TOOL**
Paulaero replied to Back in the Saddle's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Industrial supply of masking at the ready then.... I foolishly thought that wrap round would be better !! For the first time I used Tamiya flexible tape which is a very thin vinyl and its excellent, still had to fill in the gaps It did take an age but Apparently we are a patient lot .... -
New Academy F-15C ANG Anniversary
Paulaero replied to Paulaero's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Although I can't find any pictures of this jet carrying tanks I thought I would get them prepared with the weapons