Suddensky Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Well it had to happen at some point I suppose, I've finally got around to sorting out a Phtobucket account and taking pictures of some plastic, previous viewers of my work have mainly been my wife and the dog... they like to show an interest... Anyway, here we have my first adventure in to the wonderful world of Alclad, it's the Hasegawa P-47D of Major Eagleton out of France in early 1945. Not quite OOB, just added a spot of Eduard etch in the office and the excellent Master barrels, one of which is currently residing deep inside the wing and had to be replaced with a hollowed out kit part. The Alclads are Aluminium and Duraluminium and the rest of the paints are a mix of Tamiya and Xtracrylix, weathering courtesy of washes from Flory and Vallejo with a spot of pastel for good measure. Really enjoyed this one, could've done better with the decals, they really didn't want to settle despite a couple of pints of Micro Sol, Particularly the 'invasion' stripes which I really should have painted on, but I ended up not putting on a final sealing coat as I was pretty happy with the Alclad and didn't want to mess it up, as a result they are a bit shiny in places. Maybe a satin coat next time? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwaffe Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm a big fan of this colour scheme. Really clean build, not even wiggly in the corners and seams. Nice details, too, like the welding seams on the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Suddensky, STUNNING ..BEAUTIFUL finish and fit. She is pretty EFFULGENT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddensky Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Many thanks for the kind words folks, particularly as it's the first thing I've posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 That's a great introduction. Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy1999 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Lovely job, particularly the cockpit, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Great build - love the scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 That's a nice scheme and introduction to Alclad. That cockpit look really nice! /Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Museum quality workmanship there - I have great admiration to those modellers that can work such magic with metallic shaded panels - well done to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Lovely build mate, excellent cockpit, great finish all round. How did you find first use of Alclad, taking the first plung soon myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Lovely piece of work, looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddensky Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Lovely build mate, excellent cockpit, great finish all round. How did you find first use of Alclad, taking the first plung soon myself. Thanks very much, as for the Alclad... Well to be honest I had those two bottles sitting in the paint drawer, unopened, for well over a year before finally overcoming my fear and biting the bullet. And to be honest... it's really not that bad. There is so much to be read on the 'net about it that I would recommend that as the starting place, just set aside an hour or two just for you and Google and you'll pretty soon figure out the bits that apply to your build. Essentials? A good face mask, without a doubt. Mine was under £20 on Amazon, and I don't see how you can use the stuff without one. And prep... lots and lots of lovely prep... you think that seam is invisible and ready to paint? Well it's not... go back and do it all again... I got lucky here in that the main join along the top of the fuselage was later hidden under a lovely thick (and forgiving) layer of OD. Also, it's well worth taking the time to rub down the primer if you need to (I use Halfords Grey) as the Alclad even highlights a rough paint texture. On the plus side, it sprays fantastically (lot's of very thin layers) dries quickly, and the cellulose thinners really cleaned up my airbrush a treat. You can vary the shades by using a black undercoat on some panels and generally really have some fun with it. Oh... and I did mine in the shed, took everything down there, airbrush, compressor, cleanup stuff, the works. I'll happily spray acrylics in the house but this stuff is, to put it mildly, a tad smelly. Good luck with it, I was scared of the stuff for ages and am now a solid convert, let us know how you get on. Regards, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Great build! Are they kit decals? love this scheme, my RC P47 is in this scheme too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Lovely jug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddensky Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Great build! Are they kit decals? love this scheme, my RC P47 is in this scheme too. Many thanks! Yup, they're the kit decals, straight form the box, not the best, but by no means the worst I've seen! Your RC one must be an absolute monster in terms of size!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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