Stryker Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 You have done an excellent job representing this aircraft. If I had to make a suggestion for your future reference though, I would have to say that you should have dirtied the rest of the aircraft the same as what you recreated from the picture. This aircraft has been used and abused which is obvious from the photo and the parts you did weather. The issue is that the rest of your build looks like she just rolled out of the factory. I like the job you did and the exhaust staining is done great. You just need to even up the weathering and paint fade and remember if it's that dirty in one spot, it is going to be rough elsewhere too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 NIce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 That is one Very Nice Spad !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king daddy Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 You have done an excellent job representing this aircraft. If I had to make a suggestion for your future reference though, I would have to say that you should have dirtied the rest of the aircraft the same as what you recreated from the picture. This aircraft has been used and abused which is obvious from the photo and the parts you did weather. The issue is that the rest of your build looks like she just rolled out of the factory. I like the job you did and the exhaust staining is done great. You just need to even up the weathering and paint fade and remember if it's that dirty in one spot, it is going to be rough elsewhere too. Thank you for appreciation, Stryker! Yes, you are ABSOLUTELY right about dirt and oil stains. And when I look at any model I do think the same way as you. but let me explain why I have done it THAT way. Despite the fact that I've read about the Spad a dozen various books, I've acquired barely a few photo references where one can clearly see the ventral side of aircraft. On most cases the belly is in the shadow so it's impossible to distingiush any stains. I have a plenty of photos with forward fuselage showing oil and dirt distribution and I have used them to good effect BUT with the rest of the belly I have not. Photos of the survived warbirds in flight did show some - but they are too clean for obvios reasons and thus cannot be used as references Considering that Spad were very dirt aircraft and because of that very reason was washed regularly by the men who worked on it, I've decided to recreate the airplane that was recently washed and have not had time to gather much dirt. So I put some dirt with tamiya pigments on the rear belly and the center section of the wing leaving the folding sections almost clean except the gun soot. Unfortunately I've failed to show the results to good effect on the pictures. But You are RIGHT - the aircraft is rather clean than dirty and I shall try to imrove the situation and keep it in mind on my subsequent builds Thank you very much! PS. Have you noticed the slight exhaust staining extending to the very end of the rudder? And the smudges on flaps... If not then it's my fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Cano et, Absolutely INCREDIBLY STUNNING.... Very Very VERY GORGEOUS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Fantastic, just fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 She's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 :goodjob: A loverley war bird Subtle chippings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thank you! It's a pleasure to hear that. How did you know about Capt. Marret? All info that I have about this a/c are those 2 pictures and a few words postmortem. If I recall it correctly it was one of the Osprey books i found it in. When you are interested I'll look it up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 If I recall it correctly it was one of the Osprey books i found it in. When you are interested I'll look it up for you. Yes i would like to!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P M Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am a big fan of the Spad.A great well researched build.Just to note if you build another one.The aerial fit differed a lot I have noticed. I do see your point in relation to dirty aircraft.It is very easy to over do it.So subtle is the key I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 The aerial fit differed a lot I have noticed. Thank you! Please advise me about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Stunning build, love the weathering and oil stains Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiepot Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Now THAT is a beautiful model of one of my favourite aircraft, and in my favourite camo scheme too. Outstanding sir, outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thank you, Sir And to all who watched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) This may be just the best Sandy I ever saw.. extremely nice! I love the weathering, the story (right up my alley), the paintjob and the finish. That droptank looks amazing as well. Super!! Sid P.S. Sock it to em was flown by George Marrett, he wrote a couple of very nice books as well! Edited April 29, 2013 by Sid de Koning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 This may be just the best Sandy I ever saw.. extremely nice! I love the weathering, the story (right up my alley), the paintjob and the finish. That droptank looks amazing as well. Super!! Sid It's a big pleasure to me to hear... to read that Sock it to em was flown by George Marrett, he wrote a couple of very nice books as well! Yes, I already know it The MDman, another nice Netherlander , kindly has sent me the link to almost full history of this particular a/c, and I learn about Marret's books Thank You very much, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leewhitty Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Superb Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Very nice, almost identical to the photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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