James B Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hi, This is the 1st aircraft kit I've built since being a wee lad, and only the 2nd non-fiction model. I used the kit as it was out of the box, taking into account many of the fantastic posts on this forum of other people's journey's building this kit. I had some issues with the fit of parts, and could have done more to rectify them, but was happy to end up with something that was OK and not a complete disaster. I've also just invested in an airbrush, so tried my hand at pre-shading the panel lines, and finally using enamel washes which, after a lifetime of using Citadel acrylic washes, I have to say is an absolute dream. I went a bit heavy on the exhaust stains on the tail, and put that down to being unpractised with the airbrush. So here it is, C&C welcome: Regards James 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Considering the gap between this and your last model aircraft, that is really amazing! I wish my first 'adult' model had been as good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nice, particularly with it being a questionable kit and your break. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Not bad mate, not bad at all. Just bought the airbrush you say? Looks like you've got that well in hand. Looks like some rascal has stolen your nose pitot tube, the buggers ! Edited January 11, 2016 by Andrew Perren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words. Not bad mate, not bad at all. Just bought the airbrush you say? Looks like you've got that well in hand. Looks like some rascal has stolen your nose pitot tube, the buggers ! Yes, never used one before, but watched a fair few vids. Certainly much easier base coating, and doing the main layer colours than by hand. Haven't mastered control of it for detail work, though, but practice makes perfect. I also find it clogs very often despite using thinners. It's a double action Paasch V (Side feed), which I'm using acrylics in. Mostly Vallejo model air, but some model colour and some AK too, all with appropriate acrylic thinner, but still clogs. So any advice there would be appreciated. As for the pitot, that snapped pretty much straight after gluing it on, just as I thought it would before opening the box! haha. I figured the rest of the kit is pretty stuffed, I'd just go with what I have and make do. Any advice or criticisms are all greatly received. I'm a firm believer in taking advice from those that have been there and done that, and using it to improve myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Looks good to me! Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotics Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Here's a man who has got a lot of promise. Keep up the good work lad! Regards, Jeroen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nicely done. Not bad at all considering your long term absence from aeroplanes. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 great looking Tonka, very nice job on the paint and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Fantastic work! The finish is absolutely perfect, and the staining on the tail looks spot on to me-they always seem to be mega dirty around there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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