al_the_drummer Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hello BM'ers...It's with a due mix of excitement and dread that I post these pics...my very first publicly aired build. I came back to the hobby around 5 months ago, and have truly become immersed in it...I realise that there are a lot of Typhoons around at the moment, so you'll have to forgive me for choosing a common subject. Built straight out of the box, painted with Tamiya Acrylics (including the invasion stripes) and then weathered using a mix of oils, pencil and Humbrol powders. My thoughts: - I need to pay a LOT more attention to the fine detail of decal placement (leading edges, for example, compounded by knocking over a bottle of micro-sol mid-aligment) - I should take up the carpet in my study so I don't lose things like radio antennae and foot-steps to the carpet monster - I should never over-do weathering...wink wink. Like all art forms, I realise weathering is a mix of realism, subtlety and skill. Hopefully I might pick at least one of the three up with a bit more practise! I realise this is a long way from perfect, but it's the first build (of 5 so far...) that I'm actually happy with. It's a lovely kit, and heartily recommended, but watch out for leading-edge wing-root fit issues. The decals set perfectly with Microsol. I enjoyed it so much I've just picked up another one... Now - enough prevarication, on with the shots: (be kind!) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That really isn't a bad come-back model at all, you should give yourself more credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 First of all congratulations on loosing your posting cherry ! The aircraft looks great, weathering as in all finishes is personal taste, providing you like the finished article other opinions shouldn't matter, although it's great when other people say they like it ! I'm confident you will rightly get lots of encouragement to take into your next project. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hell of a comeback good sir! I really like what you have done with the place! Weathering is probs a bit much for most people but as Jockney said, it's all down to personal taste - I tend to go heavy on my weathering as well - have to make a conscious effort to put the brush down and step away from the table!! Well done and look forward to seeing what you do next. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That's great! really really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullerman2 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Nowt wrong with that,young feller. Nice job,its made me think about having a stab at one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbbusybee Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Really nice, thanks for sharing, hope mine comes out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 looks very nice, nice weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Err...that is pretty damn good if I may say so. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ferguson Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks mean as hell ! I love it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Nothing wrong with that at all, it looks great. It does look mean. Keep going with your next build, I find that things improve with time and practice, I have only been back into the hobby for about 2 years now and have definitely seen an improvement in my skills. Rick Edited August 14, 2013 by Rickpadwick1801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Congratulations with your build it looks great and welcome back to the hobby. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticketec Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 nice mate! well done! I like it thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nice one, cracking build Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Top job - looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Super job , looks great from where i am sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 wow that's absolutely stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'd say that looks proper - especially for a relatively new returning modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I like that ! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Weathering is one of those Marmite subjects, you love it or you hate it. Me, I love it! Especially on WW2 subjects, cracking job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxtopher Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) As someone else said, you are too hard on yourself, sir. You've done a great job on the build and of photographing it as well! Especially for a drummer (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, standard musician's joke ) Weathering is purely a subjective thing and I, for one, really like what you've done. Welcome back to the hobby! DC Edited August 14, 2013 by dxtopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nothing to be shy about!! Great work looks fantastic RAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 That looks a fine job to me sir! Certainly looks like it's been in the wars Keep up the good work and don't forget to post pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The words that popped into my head were "ooh that's grungy - I like it!". From another who's only recently back into the hobby (and has just done this kit!) you should be spurred on by the quality of this one. I'm going to be a git and say the rudder is set a smidge too high but that's two minutes to fix (and I fully expect the same in return when I invariably post a balls up here - for starters, putting rockets on my Canadian Typhoon when they only carried bombs...) sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I RECKON YOU'VE DONE A VERY GOOD JOB OF THE WEATHERING ON THAT ONE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! (Bassist) Strickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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