CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Hamden said: Looking good Ced not far to the finish now Roger Thanks Roger Yep, close to the end but mustn't rush… 13 hours ago, giemme said: Serious weathering going on! Great job, Ced! Ciao Thanks Giorgio 12 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: You've hit the nail on the head Ced, the flexibility of the Oromask leads to tiny distortions that always seem to require some clean up. It's even worse for BPF roundels (or US Stars) with the bars on the side, as they're even less stable than pure circles. That being said, the roundels are looking fantastic Ced, much better than transfers and well worth the effort. Edited to say - sweet weathering! Thanks Cookie - glad you concur… Oramask for, er, masking then and Washi for markings. Tick 11 hours ago, Biggles87 said: SWMBO has some water colour pencils which she doesn’t seem to use, think I’ll have to ‘ borrow ‘ them. What do they taste like? John 20 minutes ago, perdu said: Mind you I only use the very best, Rexel Cumberland Derwent Watercolour Pencils Great looking weathering Ced, what a good idea Thanks John and Bill - those are the ones I bought and they don't taste of much - don't chew! Thanks hendie, Chris and AW Ah, Citadel 'shade'… I have some of that (but not in the suggested colour!) Tests this morning: Note the top of the spoon where I've sponged it off. Sepia and thinned H30 looking good (although not in that photo). I'll see what they're like when they dry. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Looking really slimy and bilious along that hull Ced - you can almost smell the estuary off it now. Brilliant. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, TheBaron said: you can almost smell the estuary off it now Living, as I do at present, not a million miles from where Shorts built these machines, I can vouch for the Medway Estuary pong at low tide. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks Tony and Heather Estuary pong added to underside: You can see the tray and sponges used in that photo - the brush was just to mix the paint and water. I think I'm going to go for 'subtle' now with just a bit of H30 lightly sponged above the water line and a bit up the sides. Oh, and I need to apply the serials. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Looks good, Ced! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Cracking weathering Ced, really bringing the big boat to life! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks Giorgio and Keith Serials on (can you see them?), watery H30 on the sides and floats and some Citadel Sepia shade sloshed on the nacelles and wings: That'll do. I need to stick the exhausts on and spray some Tamiya Smoke staining. Then it's sticky out bits on and we're done! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I have to say I'm impressed, sensible weathering going on there 👏 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 You’re definitely making me want to scratch the itch of the MkI in my stash. The only problem is I’ll really need to move to a bigger house to display it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 What a dirty girl! I like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks Giorgio, Heather and John On with the exhausts and props: I think I'll de-mask before adding the aerials - too much to knock off otherwise! Out to lunch now with the family - later. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, giemme said: I have to say I'm impressed, sensible weathering going on there 👏 Ditto! Have a nice lunch Ced! 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Looks great Ced, not overly done on the weathering sir. Have a great lunch. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks Tony and Simon A nice lunch at The Pig - I had pig (crackling) followed by Pig (fritter) followed by Pig (Belly Roast). Has to be done. Can't move now and won't need anything to eat for, oooh, at least a day or so. While the family tuck into soup and cheese (more food? Really?) I took the chance to pastel some exhaust stains. I chickened out one the Smoke - more control with pastels IMHO. Mix up some exhaust looking stuff: …and scrub it on: Happy with that so on with the matt varnish: Right, back to the games… 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 That's really come together beautifully, and you've done an amazing job on the weathering. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Stunning Ced a really nice Sunderland that has seen some service! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I do have to ask, if the exhaust hedgehog ends are so high above the wing, do you think there would be much exhaust staining on the wing surface? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 9 hours ago, CedB said: What the?????? This is amazing!! I have been catching up with this in little bits all week then you hit me with a weathering crescendo. 🥰love it Mr B. An early Christmas present indeed. You’re making me miss the grotto even more than I am already, I can’t wait to get back at it. Simply wonderful work sir. Johnny. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) That’s looking fabulous Ced. AW Edited December 22, 2019 by Andwil Auto correct corrected! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Wow Ced! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks John, Roger, Johnny, AW and Cookie very kind 2 hours ago, dogsbody said: I do have to ask, if the exhaust hedgehog ends are so high above the wing, do you think there would be much exhaust staining on the wing surface? Chris No worries Chris, best to check I was a bit disappointed that the matt coat had darkened the exhaust stains but then I saw this copyright image of our subject which is Public on Flickr so I won't post it but do click the link. I guess the hedgehog exhausts spewed gases from the bottom? She certainly looks a lot messier than my rendering but she's dirty enough for me! Right, masking off! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Half and hour later and there's a pile of masking: Pretty happy by and large: None of the kit windows fell in and none of the 'scratched' opening windows fell out. Result! I'll need the usual toothpick tidy up but nothing too serious: I even got that thin band on the rear turret! … and the rigging's still in one piece! Now I can go to bed a happy man 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Dang Ced, that's a masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, Cookenbacher said: Dang Ced, that's a masterpiece. ^^^ What he said! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 1 hour ago, CedB said: Thanks John, Roger, Johnny, AW and Cookie very kind No worries Chris, best to check I was a bit disappointed that the matt coat had darkened the exhaust stains but then I saw this copyright image of our subject which is Public on Flickr so I won't post it but do click the link. I guess the hedgehog exhausts spewed gases from the bottom? She certainly looks a lot messier than my rendering but she's dirty enough for me! Right, masking off! Works for me. Thanks! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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