ArmouredSprue Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Continuing..... Another item I did improve was the wheel tires. I added the treads using the same technique as for scribing the exhaust tubes. I also replaced the pitot tube by scratch bulding a new one with seringe neddles and using the kit supplied one as a template. To be continued... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I like those mods you've done, they're great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Some more work was done as follow: Some work was done on the landing gear, gear bay and doors. Painted using Gunze Acrylic Chrome. Weathered wusing Tamiya Panle accent (mix of Brown and Black). Sorry abou the this bad photo Started to work on the AIM-9B, applied XF-2 Flat White thinned with Future, now it is time for decalling and detailing painting. The arrest hook painted also using Tamiya paint. I scribbed a panel line in the hinge line. Finally I was able to glue the canopy and windshield in place using white glue (PVA glue). I also did the masking using Tamiya tape and Mr. Masking Sol R. To be continued... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hi to all that are still fooling this topic. I haven't updated much lately due I moved house and there are boxes everywhere at the moment. Last night I finally finished organizing my modelling room (Yes! I got a room just for me ) probably some work will be done next week. Thanks for your patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 yeap and still following..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 A little research was required to determine what kind of armament to be included in the model. The various photos I've seen it varies the type of missiles used. For example, the first photo below shows only one Python in the internal pod. In this photo of an F-5 from different squadron but same era shows the Python (exercise in this case) plus the AIM-9 on the wing tip In more recent and updated versions of the F-5 we can see the use of the Brazilian made Piranha which is the substitute for the AIM-9, plus the Python. I therefore, decided to use the combination of AIM-9 plus Python as seen in the second photo above. My friend Serelle gracefully sent me a resin Python. The fun started with the black primer. Not really a primer since I have used Tamiya XF-01 Black straight from the jar. The exhausts received a coat of Burnt Iron. I then started to cover them in grey FS36463 which I have made mixing Tamiya acrilics 8:XF02 White + 1:XF69 Nato Black. The idea was to give a first coat randomly and then gradually build up the colour but allowing for tone variances. The first victim was the external fuel tank. Here are the landing gear doors and speed brake, showing the application of the first step - randomly applied grey Here is the result after applying the final coats. This process is very boring so I'm not rushing and doing small steps each time. Here is what I got so far. To be continued... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 very interesting idea with the paint job/undercoat, I'll be very interested to see how it comes out!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 And here is how it finished: Following, I covered it with several layers of very thinned paint. The idea was to allow some of tis effect to show through the paint and give the impression of weathered paint with some touch ups. Here are some photos: To be continued... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 it's aa very subtle effect, but it works and looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 it's aa very subtle effect, but it works and looks great. Thanks mate It's very time consuming but I'm happy with the results and I'll definitely be doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Fantastic work on the paint Paolo, that's a really subtle faded effect that you have achieved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Fantastic work on the paint Paolo, that's a really subtle faded effect that you have achieved. Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Great project. Cheers from Brazil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 A little progress made. In order to install the new Python missiles, the pylons had to be modified and the trail extended. I did this modification using some spare parts from spare parts box. Modified pylons To be continued... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hi all I've managed to finally finish the model, please see below the photos. Comments, critics and advises are always welcomed! Model getting ready for the photo shooting Until next time! Cheers 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Very very nice!!! The wait was worth it! A lovely finish and the colour scheme is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Very very nice!!! The wait was worth it! A lovely finish and the colour scheme is Hi mate Thanks for your generous words but I know it is not one of my best efforts. There is a few flaws that I should have fixed and than I had trouble with the decals. But it's finished and besides not being a contender for a competition, it is a nice addition to my collection. Cheers Paulo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 A fantastic model Paulo, nicely painted and beautifully detailed. Well done on getting her finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 A fantastic model Paulo, nicely painted and beautifully detailed. Well done on getting her finished. Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nicely done and thanks for the kind words you said about mine: You were way more ambitious with yours, the added detail and excellent paint job really made a difference. Its fun doing these clunky badly fitting kits isn't it? Gives us much more confidence for tackling other projects! Cheers A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nicely done and thanks for the kind words you said about mine: You were way more ambitious with yours, the added detail and excellent paint job really made a difference. Its fun doing these clunky badly fitting kits isn't it? Gives us much more confidence for tackling other projects! Cheers A Thanks Mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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