wallyinoz Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Every modeller's cabinet or shelf needs one of these, I am calling it finished even though I will do a few little things with a paint brush here and there tomorrow, I just wanted take a few pictures and experiment with my flash and tripod. I totally buggered up the nose decal and had to resort to home made decal coupled with with a bit of masking and paint..the curves were just too complex to have any hope of any decal conforming. 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous,the only thing missing is the patches of oil on the ground from the engines oil leaks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What a beauty! The Connie is, to my mind, the quintessential airliner and you have relly made her justice. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbondoni Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Lovely build of a lovely plane - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Impressive work! You've really captured the looks of this graceful lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've got that kit and I was toying with the idea of getting those markings for it, it does look mighty pretty and if I could do anything close to what you've done there I'd be well pleased. Good effort, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 That's a real stunner Wal Thanks for posting. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Beautiful result - and good save around the nose. Most visible in pic #5, nice work in the subtle differences in the silver finish. Very impressive. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Beautiful result Wally, very inspiring! MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Simply gorgeous build of a simply gorgeous aircraft - very well done sir, take a bow!! :coolio: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks chaps, I did the tidbit painting now she looks on to the next one approaching the finish line 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 She's a stunner Wally, and you can't beat that livery! absolutely gorgeous. The Orion is looking good too. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 A beautiful model of a beautiful aeroplane.. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Beautiful Connie - the Orion is rather sweet too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I really like the finish on the silver paint. Any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Very nice builds. Always liked the Heller Constellations and Super Constellations. Hope you have enough shelfspace for them! Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks chaps, I did the tidbit painting now she looks on to the next one approaching the finish line What about a U.S Coastguard Jayhawk and C-130 to keep her company (if you haven't got to many builds lined up! )... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 G'day Wally. Beaut mate, keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 That's a beautiful Connie,great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 I really like the finish on the silver paint. Any info? hiya old salt, my preferred subject matter has me going the silver finish quite often, I have tried various techniques and products and have found a few that I mix and match for variety, eg: This Carvair was done exclusively with Alclad over gloss back, the variations in Alclad shades can be quite stark when sprayed over the gloss black. r The Ambassador was sprayed with Tamiya rattle can silver leaf whic was then buffed with polishing compound on a soft dremel wheel, this breaks up the uniformity of the silver and makes it look more like a random metal finish After this process I also sprayed a few panel with shades of Alclad, the vriations are quite subtle when applied over the "turned" silver base coat I do like the affect. With the Connie I did not "turn" the base coat rattle can silver but applied various shades of alcld over the top. Again variations are subtle change with the angle of light..again the result please me, so you see it is horses for courses! Very nice builds. Always liked the Heller Constellations and Super Constellations. Hope you have enough shelfspace for them! Cheers, Mario Hello Mario over the years I have given many models away because I had run out of shelf space.. I couple of years ago I bought 2 display cases to multiply my shelf space and get them all out of dust collection mode! [ I have room for a few more plus I can get more in if I put a few on stands like the Stratocruiser and Vulcan cheers wal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Oh - I am so envious of your empty shelf space!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Nice build & nice display cupboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Beautiful job on a beautiful aircraft, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Looking great Wally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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