Chris Jephcott Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 12/22/2019 at 4:54 AM, MikeC said: That is superb, well done. After all the whisky, rude words, etc, you still want to do another one? That is true devotion. Chapeau! Being a glutton for punishment, the first build was a huge learning curve! Hopefully putting the points learnt into building the late one... at some point. When I can actually look at the box! 😂 Merry Christmas everyone! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 12/21/2019 at 12:24 PM, Chris Jephcott said: Hi there, With great pleasure - it’s mainly decal related. I used Aviattic Decals (aged CDL) for the overall effect. But before you can put them down, you need to work on the base so that the effects are shown through. Now sadly, I had a technology meltdown and lost all my photos of this work... but I’ll try and remember now. Step 1: Flat White base. Just cover the entire surface. No need to be shy! Step 2: slight mottling back using an off-white colour. I used mr colour for this. Step 3: the messy part! Using pigments, (I used a brown one!), go over the rib tapes and a little bit each side. Rub in a circular motion until blended nicely. as long as the main rib tape is “standing out”, that worked for me. Step 4: Gloss coat to protect the work Step 5: Mask the individual ribs and spray very thin white over the raised details. Just enough so you can still a small bit of the pigment work on the ribs. I found 4/5 passes was enough at a low pressure. Step 6: Remove the masking tape, and touch up any areas you’re not happy with using white paint. Step 7: Gloss coat Step 8: Cut and apply decals. Where there’s a edge, use Klear to flow between the wing and the decal to “seal it in” Step 9: any additional weathering. Oil streaking? Etc.. I think that was about it! I hope this helps, please feel free to ask any questions you might have!! Chris Brilliant, thanks for indulging me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 You’re very welcome. merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Fabulous build, looks amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Thank you very much! It feels like a long time ago now... I’ve just started the Junkers J1 now as my next build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Exceptional build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Lightpainter said: Exceptional build! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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