Killingholme Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Nearly there! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Still at it. Might be a close call, but I'm still aiming for completion by the 27th. I've given up on the canopy for now (destroyed one vac-formed canopy) and have moved onto painting. Ready for paint. Silver undercoat. Jumping into the deep end with salt weathering. I've never tried anything like this before. A coat of Midnight Blue to follow tonight hopefully. Post-shading to follow before the salt comes off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 And here she is. Probably overdone in places. I think I'll dry brush some midnight blue to tone it down a tad. I'm happy with it and will definitely experiment with other models in time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Good good. I don't think that's overdone at all- those French Bearcats were really beat up by the end of the conflict. You might want to consider sponging on a bit of chromate primer colour too- boots wear through this layer first before they reach bare metal! Oh and I've just found from experimentation that Humbrol 'rust' weathering powder is a very good match for Vietnamese dust... Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Good good. I don't think that's overdone at all- those French Bearcats were really beat up by the end of the conflict. You might want to consider sponging on a bit of chromate primer colour too- boots wear through this layer first before they reach bare metal! Oh and I've just found from experimentation that Humbrol 'rust' weathering powder is a very good match for Vietnamese dust... Will Hmmm. I'd started on the gloss coat before reading this. I think I'll finish the gloss coat (needs another), place the decals and reassess. I think I'll need to use a sponge dipped in aluminium for the markings (if I'm feeling brave!) and I could follow up with some chromate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 An evening's work. I should have read the decal sheet more closely. I need to paint the rudder white as only blue and red stripes are provided on the sheet. I've left the rest of the markings off the tail so I can mask it this weekend. 10 days to go! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 10 days left, too easy! Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Gunze white acrylic applied to the tail. Decals to follow tomorrow. Lots to do over the next week or so! Midnight blue touch ups on the landing gear and fuel tank. Ordinance to be painted. Cockpit glass to be attached and painted. Flat coat. Pastels! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Good evening Magua Very Good work so far but I am a little bit surprised by some of your aluminium paint work Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks, Patrice. It's a little random in places as I was trying to simulate extra wear to break up the monotone midnight blue (I didn't get around to the post-shading). Decals all done. Final gloss coat to follow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Front canopy attached and painted. Flat-coat applied. Pastel weathering to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Almost there! Canopy attached. Last of the small parts attached. I've gone over the aircraft with pastels on a brush. I'll need to redo the exhaust staining as it's not prominent enough. Haven't decided if I'll add the rockets. I've got a few days to decide. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Great job with that old kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 All finished! I ran out of time on the rockets when I realised I didn't have a green paint to give them a banding. This is my first attempt at weathering via salt chipping and my first proper attempt with pastels. My pastel work needs practice as the exhaust staining is far too light, but I'm happy with the overall dusting of red and brown pastels to simulate a dusty Vietnamese airfield. It's a big step up from my usual clean aircraft and something I'm going to need to work on and refine. Thanks to the hosts for organising this build and thanks for the extension. It's been fun! Pictures are in the gallery. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Great job Magua 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 My pleasure Magna. Great finish. Be sure to put pics in the gallery if you haven't already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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