Davek72 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Next up I thought I would try a technique picked up from one of our BM colleagues (apologies I can't recall who but thank you for the concept). I blew up the plans to the right size and used these to create masks. And applied to the model after a coat of Vallejo Model Air Dark Green 16. The net effect.... Edited August 22, 2015 by Davek72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Now it may be me but the contrast between the Dark Earth and Dark Green doesn't look quite right and I suspect the Dark Earth may be too dark. I have seen comments about Vallejo colours not being accurate and this may be an example of that. I converted the Humbrol colour references using the 'official' Vallejo conversion chart but hey ho. Anyway after some thought I have concluded I am going to live with it rather that mask and paint again. All comments very welcome. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looks nice Dave, very nice I've used the template scaling technique (copying Fatboydim (Joe) on his Defiant) twice now - great tip eh? I've also had the same thoughts about the VMA colours on my Dambuster and Stew suggested a better match but I've just left it... perhaps it's my 'Humbrol memory'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Never seen the template scaling technique before - seems much easier than the blu-tack method! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Looks nice Dave, very nice I've used the template scaling technique (copying Fatboydim (Joe) on his Defiant) twice now - great tip eh? I've also had the same thoughts about the VMA colours on my Dambuster and Stew suggested a better match but I've just left it... perhaps it's my 'Humbrol memory'... Absolutely. It works wonders on flat surfaces slightly more tricky on the fuselage. Thanks for the heads up on the threads I really should have paid more attention to your build sorry Never seen the template scaling technique before - seems much easier than the blu-tack method!Hi Ragtag. Yes it is a top method but see my comment above to Ced. In reality I think a mixture of the template and blue tac works wonders....although there are some interesting threads on BM regarding some kind of magic putty I will try to find the links... Edited August 22, 2015 by Davek72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Maybe it has to be seen in the flesh, but the paint looks pretty much ok to me. The finish looks very nice too, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks Sean much appreciated. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Somehow 2 months have gone by with hardly an hour at the workbench...ok I was on holiday for 2 weeks and work has been busy but where has the time gone...feeling slightly depressed.... Anyway I have got back to the Defiant and am determined to get it finished by the end of the group build. So to update.... 1. I masked and painted the canopy. All went well. 2. I finished off the prop and the undercarriage paintwork. 3. I sealed the paintwork with a coat of Vallejo gloss. 4. Decals went on very easily with just a small amount of microsol to assist. 5. Another coat of gloss on and experimented with a watercolour wash. 6. I added the undercarriage and prop. 7. I added the wing lights...oh bigger can't find them anywhere...they must be on the workbench somewhere....doh Photos to follow very shortly. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Edited October 25, 2015 by Davek72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stew Dapple Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Looking good Dave , I hope the landing lights turn up Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davek72 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Looking good Dave , I hope the landing lights turn up Cheers, Stew Cheers Stew. I am sure they will. Just glad to be back modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Very nice... Have you looked in the bin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Actually Ced I have..unfort it has been emptied a few times over the last month....not good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Rats. I only asked because I often 'tidied' my sprues and threw them out with parts on. Now I save them until the end of the build... sometimes. It'll have to be 'scratched' from a piece of sprue then... I'd have no idea where to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Ok I have effectively finished albeit still minus the wing lights (still can't find the annoying things). I will try to scratch build them in due course but given the build closes tonight I think I better call this build done(ish). I don't think it would be right for me to upload to the ready for inspection section (unless told otherwise). Anyway thank you to everyone for their comments and help. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Great work Dave and well done on finishing. The paint job on the crew is excellent. Pity about the wing lights but maybe you could try this tip on using sellotape instead? Cheers, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Dave, put some pics in the gallery if you get time - it is effectively finished and you can always swap the pictures out later when the wing lights are done. It would be a shame not to get it in the gallery in the meantime. Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Very nice Dave - good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Great work Dave and well done on finishing. The paint job on the crew is excellent. Pity about the wing lights but maybe you could try this tip on using sellotape instead? Cheers, Dermot Dermot. Thank you for your comments and the link. It's a great suggestion and I will definitely go with the tape option. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Dave, put some pics in the gallery if you get time - it is effectively finished and you can always swap the pictures out later when the wing lights are done. It would be a shame not to get it in the gallery in the meantime. Cheers, Stew Thanks Stew. Appreciated. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Very nice Dave - good job Thanks Ced. See you on the next one. D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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