Shelliecool Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Now I am a novice airbrusher, I have experimented on various bits and airbrushed the grey underside of the stork, but so far I have not sprayed a full kit. I've learnt that to be a good airbrush artist you first need to master the paint mix, become a mixologist if you like😉, and this is something I'm not too good at. So this afternoon I carefully mixed My Revell Fern Green (my choice for a top coat), 50/50 with Revell thinner and a drop of flow improver, and had a practice on my trusty Chinnook shell. All seemed to look ok, so I started on the Fiat, carefully spraying light coats, moving away from the model and blowing clean air through the brush, and going back to her with the paint. Now like I say I'm a novice, but tonight I will be having a celebratory bottle of beer, as she looks OK (I am nick naming her the Hulk at the mo as she is so green!). I'm leaving her to dry now with a smile on my face.  Edited November 19, 2017 by Shelliecool 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 The She-hulk is looking pretty good so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 I have to admit the thought of camo gives me the jitters, and although I have previously build Airfix Nakajima Kate, with camo markings, brush painting them is a hard and unforgiving task. I find with the brush they look very forced and blunt. So you would think airbrushing the camo would make me more at ease, however being a novice it still filled me with dread. I had a look online at the appearance of real storks, and decided to have a practice on my trusty Chinnook. Again I mixed the Revell dark green with Revell thinner and flow improver, this time mixing it slightly thinner, and gave my practice piece a blast. When I was happy with my test spots, I began on the real thing. Slowly attempting a panel at a time, using the instructions as a guide. To my surprise I managed to do it, and now have a camo Fiat! She is now drying for the night, tomorrow I may add a slightly different shade, but for tonight I am a happy mixologist 😉. Night all.  3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Well done indeed Take another drink you have earned it Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Having airbrushed the camo on last night, I decided she needed a contrasting colour to bring out the camo some more. On closer Google inspection I discovered BR-20's often had a brown or olive colour added to the camo. So delving into my paint horde I found a pot of Revell olive brown, mixed it with a little extra thinner and flow improver and set to work. Â Â I am pleased with the results, and am loving my airbrush! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Not a lot to report tonight, I have sealed in the camo top coat with a touch of Quick Shine gloss varnish. Having popped her in the cupboard to dry over night, I'm putting my feet up. Night all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 So last night I began the task of applying the decals, as usual, with the help of micro set and sol it was all plain sailing. That was until I realised the white strip at the rear of the fuselage wasn't a decal!!!!!! Disaster!!! So I applied all I could then left her to dry. Today I have masked her up using Tamiya tape and freezer bags ready to airbrush the white.....fingers crossed!  3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 I'm relieved to say the problem is solved! I have sealed in the white paint with Quick Shine, ready for the final decals tomorrow. Nearly complete! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 With the white section sealed in with Quick Shine, tonight I applied the final two decals. Using my trusty micro set, they went on with ease. I am now leaving them to dry before beginning the final stage of assembly tomorrow.  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 It's looking beautiful Shelliecool and I'm glad to hear that airbrushing has turned out so well for you  Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Last night I fixed all the little details into place, antenna etc and tonight began weathering. I plan to use weathering powder after her final coat of matt varnish, so tonight I gave her a dirty brown pin wash over the panel lines, and worked on oil/smoke and dirt stains on the underside and on top of the wings. Finally I sealed this is using Windsor and Newton matt varnish (I prefer a matt finish on my builds). I'm now leaving her to dry, tomorrow I will brush some powders on her and add the aerial wire. Very nearly done. Â Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Entering the final stages of the build tonight, I have weathered the aircraft some more using Humbrol weathering powders. Brushing blacks, browns and rust over the undercarriage, from the exhausts and in some of the panel lines. I then attached the aerial wire, using ultra fine fishing line coated in permanent marker. I am going to leave this to dry overnight. She's now finished, tomorrow I will attach her to the stand. Â 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Awesome work Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Tonight I have been working on the stand supplied with the kit. As there are no instructions as towered where to fix the stand, I carefully detected the point of balance (with the helping hands of my other half) and began drilling. I was dreading this and thought it would be a disaster, it was however really easy, and with the help of my craft knife I soon had a small rectangle cut out. I then applied the decal tother stand using micro set. Then using superglue I fixed the strut that holds the aircraft in place and Hey presto she is finished! I have to say thanks to this aircraft I have found a love of airbrushing, and I am really happy with the result. I hope I have done such a beautiful aircraft justice.        I will post more pictures in the gallery. Thanks for following my build. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 You made it Well done Your best so far Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Nice work Shellie, she's a beauty  Cheers,  Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Fantastic build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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