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Exhaust painted with Humbrol Metal Cote:

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But the real thing is more like this:

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So after washes and varnishes:

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Many thanks, Lucio P!

That's my idea for load out:

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Some upgrades by Royale Resin... really nice!!!

 

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More updates soon:

 

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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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Decals... done!

 

Washes and weathering will be the next step.

 

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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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Magnetics!

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Model Master's pitot are awesome!!!

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HUD with holographic film

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"Ready for Inspection" pics coming soon

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