Airfix 1/48 Defiant + extras

[Scooby]

Outstanding!

[pipthepilot]

This is looking really good, I will be following along to enjoy watching how it turns out. 

[Gisbod]

Thanks...

 

Little further:

 

 

 

 

 

The pre-shading is done, waiting for the colour to go on. I’m using the lovely MRP lacquer paints - beautiful to spray and great colours too. For the colour coat I’m using their Sky for the undersides, RAF Dark Earth & RAF Dark Green for the upper surface camouflage:

 

 

 

 

 

The ‘bubbling’ at the wing root is just the masking fluid dabbed on (after a localised silver applied) to represent the chipping & wear later on in the process. I ended up using the ‘Top Notch’ set of camouflage masks. An easy solution to colour demarcation!

 

 

Thanks,

 

Guy

[Azgaron]

Very nice paint job!

 

Håkan

 

[Gisbod]

Thanks Håkan,

 

Montex Masks up next... 

 

Guy

[amblypygid]

Yes, very nice. I was a bit alarmed at the pre-shading, felt it would be too stark, but it certainly looks the business with the DE/DG on. Every time I see the finished article, the MRP paint impresses.

[mackem01]

How did I miss this.........embarassing. Anyhoo great work, I'll not miss anymore updates.

[Gisbod]

Thanks.. 

 

Yep, I’ve learnt that the more stark the better with fairly dark top colours. Almost disappears and then on top of that the Gloss goats and weathering... just a hint remains! 

 

I’ve finished the markings now and glossed up - I’ve recently discovered the Alclad Gloss which is by far the best I’ve come across as of yet (not their Aqua Gloss). Away at the mo so pictures to follow then a few rounds of subtle (I hope) weathering - so definitely on the home straight.

 

The Montex Masks worked very well... it’s nice to see the riveting through the marking which just wouldn’t happen with a decal.

 

Guy