"Dallas Blonde" P-47D 1:32 Scale (Trumpeter)

[Stryker]

Ok folks, I have returned with updated photos. I apparently suffered from what I affectionately like to call MMOMMY "Magical Moments of Modeling Mishaps Ya'll". I do not understand how I did it, but I managed to paint and take pictures of my build without realizing I had placed the ailerons on the opposite side aof the aircraft thus making them upside down. Thanks to Tbolt for pointing out that error on my part.

[Spitfire31]

It has that 'real' atmosphere about it. And it's really difficult to make such a varied, yet subtle work of a single colour scheme.

Impressive artistry! And never mind those overworked riggers… ;-)

Kind regards,

Joachim

[AndrewE]

Great build.

Andrew

[Tbolt]

That's better. She's one great looking P-47, love the weathering and those checkers look great.

[kwaterous]

That's a very nice jug. Great job

[llking]

great job Ray

[AnonymousDFB1]

Very nicely done Ray, love the weathering

[Winenut]

That's one beatiful bird.

Very well done indeed. Looks great

[rwoolven76]

Well worth the wait. She's a stunner.

Richard

[batcode]

fantastic jug looks great very nice work and great finish

[Rod bettencourt]

I think that looks great! cool scheme.

Rod

[Mike Mcellaney]

_{great work Ray}

[Wolwe82]

I dont know if it is possible but the bolt looks even better now on the updated images! Realy fantastic work on the weathering, i love how it is gentle, subtle yet still very nice visible, the top side of the wings is just magical.. would u mind to share how you achieved that? Doesnt have to be some in-depth step by step, just what were you using? Theres always time to learn new things that obviously works great once you master it

[Tabio]

Lovely jug, good paintwork on the olive to make it come to life as others have said

[colin]

That's a stunner bet it's a big lump in 1/32

[Neil AS]

Looking great, particularly those checkers make her stand out.

[Lightning88]

Lovely jug

[Stryker]

I dont know if it is possible but the bolt looks even better now on the updated images! Realy fantastic work on the weathering, i love how it is gentle, subtle yet still very nice visible, the top side of the wings is just magical.. would u mind to share how you achieved that? Doesnt have to be some in-depth step by step, just what were you using? Theres always time to learn new things that obviously works great once you master it

Thanks for the comments to you and everyone. I love weathering anything and especially WWII aircraft. The process I use is really quite simple once you know it but takes practice to get it right and not over the top. To make it easy to read and easy for me to write out I will number the process that I use for mostly olive drab and camo patterned paint work. Of course it varies with what your build is etc.

1. Preshade all the panel lines. Do not use a pen as it is too stark and straight.

2. Spray the base color with light even strokes allowing dry time to monitor the preshading.

3.When dry, I lightly and spottily spray a lighter color than the original. In this case Olive Drab base with a faded olive drab over the top. I used Xtracrylix on this one. Make sure you coat the entire aircraft with FUTURE.

4. Lay the decals on and let them set until you are happy with the result. I sometimes assist them by rolling a wet cotton swab over them extremely lightly to make them seep deep into the grooves. I do this when they are wet with solvent. "CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS" but the weathered effect can be tremendous and sometimes worth the risk.

5.One thing that I notice is that some people will go through the effort to weather the plane and then stick the decals on and do nothing to them. they seem to forget that the decals are supposed to be paint and should fade and become the same wear and tear as the bird.To do this I use a extremely fine grit sander and lightly go over the decals.

6. I then spray the aircraft with a white oxide,over decals and all. I use Lifecolor for this but the same result can be achieved from very,very thinned down XF2 or any flat white. Spray another coat of future over the whole of the aircraft.

7. Finally, I dust the aircraft moderating from lightly to heavily depending on where I feel it would be getting a lot more dirty, sun faded, and so forth. I usually use a set of powders called Doc O'Brians but in this case I used Vallejo "Earth and Oxide" 73109 pigment. I then spray the aircraft with a dull cote until the shine is gone.

That's it. No big secret, just my process. I hope I have made it understandable and that it helps you out with what you wanted to know. Have a good one and Happy Modeling.

[Wolwe82]

Yep, thanks for answer Stryker I ll definitely try to practice this and hopefuly one shiny day i ll be at third where you are now