jrlx Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi Sean, Sorry for finding your build just now... It's really hard to keep track of so many interesting threads in this GB. Great job on those two 109s up to now :clap2:you make me want to build one of these myself! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Hi Jaime, I know how you feel as I'm the same. You think you've looked at a thread, then realise, no, that was someone else's " insert name of plane" that you'd seen. Confusing isn't it. Well the past couple of days I've applied a few more coats of paint, and barring a couple of touch ups*, the wings and fuselage look to be done. Mottling next. I have an old brush cut down for this, so it's take me time and see how it goes: I test fitted one of these yesterday, and it's just a small rub along the joins to get rid of any excess paint, to get a nice join, Sean * one for Ced 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 That looks pretty good, a bit like in Regensburg. ( and quite tempting ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Paint job looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Looking very tidy Sean Score at least 1, fnaar fnaar! Could you do some 'detailed' step by step shots of the mottling please? I have problems with it and I know others do too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 That looks pretty good, a bit like in Regensburg. ( and quite tempting ) Had to look that up, very good........ Paint job looks great! Cheers Jaime, pretty pleased with how it turned out. Looking very tidy Sean Score at least 1, fnaar fnaar! Could you do some 'detailed' step by step shots of the mottling please? I have problems with it and I know others do too. I shall certainly try Ced, but don't build your hopes up too high, I might be one of the 'others' Sean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 May I tell the way I do the mottling? 1. paint splodges of the two colours on the fuselage = 02 & 70 2. using an old brush with stiff bristles cut way down to stubble apply the two colours over the splodges and the area, using a stabbing attack 3. whilst the above is still drying, use the same brush to apply the blue.grey 65 over the above to lessen any heavy patches. 4 this may leave the paint surface slightly rough, use a fine grade of W&D paper to smooth it. 5 touch in the main paint where the mottling has gone on to it and its not wanted This was done recently doing it that way; 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 This way of mottling would be the perfect match for a BoB JG 2 109 E like Wick s aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yet more lovely progress Sean. The paintwork looks excellent. Looking forward to see how the mottling goes.......Good luck!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Did someone mention mottling? I've started this and taken some photos as requested, let me know what you think First: I have an old worn out brush and cut the bristles down to a stub Not the best picture but you can see what I mean about cutting it down What I'll do is stir and then shake the paint, in this case Humbrol 240 and then just use the paint on the lid. That way I'm able to control the amount of paint that goes on the brush. When there's a bit of paint on the brush I'll wick some off onto some kitchen roll before applying to the model That allows me to put in on lightly and build up the density if so needed Model A Model B Model B is going to be Wick's aircraft being serviced. I've looked online at his plane, and there is varying degrees of mottle (and colour), so I'll probably add a bit more to both aircraft, and then add some Hu 65 very lightly to finish. Thoughts most welcome, Sean 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks Sean, just what I wanted! I have the brush, now just need a bottle of painter's skill in the hope of matching that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Cheers Ced, you'll make me blush. You're being a bit hard on yourself there, you do some lovely paint work yourself. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 To get just the amount of paint you need you could load the brush and then remove paint on some kitchen roll or better still an old painted kit so you can see when it is just at the point of being perfect . A small piece of fine spung held in some tweezers works well too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That is a great blow by blow Sean, and as a brush painter of 1/72 very helpful! Very nice work Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) To get just the amount of paint you need you could load the brush and then remove paint on some kitchen roll or better still an old painted kit so you can see when it is just at the point of being perfect . A small piece of fine spung held in some tweezers works well too. I used to use a bit of sponge, I found it worked alright as well. That is a great blow by blow Sean, and as a brush painter of 1/72 very helpful! Very nice work Rob Hope it helps, I'm sure it can be improved on, but it works ok for me, Sean Edited August 17, 2015 by sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Looks like a good way for 1/72 mottling, i am looking forward to your result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 That does look very good Sean. I've got this bookmarked for when I get around to doing my first German aircraft. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Great progress Sean,the cut down brush method is my way of tackling this type of finish in this scale if I got a bit heavy handed I repeat the process with the base colour to blend it in once glossed it tend's too aid the look too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Looking good Sean, especially with the hairy-stick! I can't paint large surfaces very well that way, so chicken out even trying! Keep having fun! Cheers Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looks like a good way for 1/72 mottling, i am looking forward to your result. Cheers Bernd, I found it to be a good way of applying the mottle That does look very good Sean. I've got this bookmarked for when I get around to doing my first German aircraft. Thank you! Ah Stix, you flatter me, but..... . I look forward to seeing yours when the time comes. Great progress Sean,the cut down brush method is my way of tackling this type of finish in this scale if I got a bit heavy handed I repeat the process with the base colour to blend it in once glossed it tend's too aid the look too. Good to see you back Steve. I reckon I got away without having to do that on these. I basically went by the "if it looks enough, it probably is enough" method Looking good Sean, especially with the hairy-stick! I can't paint large surfaces very well that way, so chicken out even trying! Keep having fun! Cheers Martin Hi Martin, nice of you to say, especially having seen what you've done with your 109, , and yes I'll keep having fun. It's the only way to model.. I've managed to get a lot done over the last couple of days, wings and fuselages joined together, all the underside bits and pieces, and the mottling finished....but..... I forgot to take photos until the wheels and things went on, so: I know, I know.....thicko..... Everything fitted as it should, once the mating surfaces were cleaned of any over lying paint. Also, the canopies have been painted: And just to show I haven't forgotten the Hurricanes, here they are with 109s, in the drying room after a coat of Klear to seal the decals. Now, there's 24 pages for me to catch up on...... Sean 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looking very nice Sean. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Progress is still looking good Sean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice progress, good to see they have rolled over for you.... Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice progress, good to see they have rolled over for you.... Rob Good one Rob Here's some pics of the mottling now they're on their feet: Wick's 109 Machold's 109 I'll go over the cowling on this one with a bit of blue. The brush slipped a bit.. There's a bit of touching up to do on the wing/fuselage join, and then decals. Sean 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looking good Sean. Enjoy the touching up, fnaar fannr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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