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My first attempt to freehand a camo pattern:

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After many touch ups I've got this result:

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I've tried some highlights:

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Reshaping this antenna: 

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Vallejo putty is a good choice if you need to fix a gap and save the paintwork:

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No freehand here:

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On 2/10/2023 at 4:47 AM, Biggles87 said:

Good to see you back with this, I think your builds take longer than mine!

 

John

 

TRUE! But I have an explanation: I've moved to 5 different cities in the last 7 years.

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The main landing gear actuators were bent
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And too fragiles!
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Let's solve this problem
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I use blu-tack to hold very small parts
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Brass tube in apropriate scale
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Repeat the process
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Happy days!!!

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Bare Metal Foil for actuators:

 

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I previously painted lead wires for the last landing gear details.

 

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Very nice Royal Resin wheels!!!

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Weathering with oils and enamels:

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My attempt to replicate this weathering on the fuels tanks:

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