Nikola Topalov Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hi gents, Steps 4, 5 and 6 are complete. Tinted (lightened with white) base coat applied over bare metal and intentionally over-chipped. Two things learned here: 1. The base coat should be applied in thin layers over the chipping medium/HS as it tends to crack if too thick a layer has been applied (look at the tail and upper fuselage just behind the canopy), at least with Vallejo paints. Thankfully I have two more coats of camo scheme over this. 2. I shouldn't have waited too long after the base coat was applied, as it is a pain in the a$$ to chip afterwards. I waited almost 24h. Big mistake! Anyway, the photos: Thanks for looking! Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Hi gents, Well, I got my multi layer chipping relatively ok, but I completely messed up the rest, as this time, I haven't waited long enough for pre-shading and the base coat to bond properly and started chipping too early resulting in two colors chipping separately. It's a complete mess which I have to somehow fix, hopefully in the following steps with the second camo color. Live and learn! Thanks for looking. Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Hi gents, Somehow I have worked my way through multiple layer chipping. Not 100% satisfied with the results due to few mistakes I made in one of the early steps, but lesson was learned definitely. Pre-shading is intentionally left a bit stronger to avoid losing it due to weathering and potential "tonal crush" effect after white decals, wing tips and rudder are done. Panel line washes will cover the more reddish tone in the recesses so it should be ok in the end (it's slightly more red in the photos than in real life). Pics below. Thanks for looking guys! Best, Nikola Edited May 23, 2020 by Nikola Topalov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) And a bad close-up. It looks much smoother in real life. The darn camera picks up all the little mistakes! Well, there is some cleaning and polishing to be done! 😩 Best, Nikola Edited May 24, 2020 by Nikola Topalov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 And a few more close-ups... As I said, it needs a little cleanup Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hi guys, A little update on the VERY SLOW progress with the Stuka (work, family, etc... you know how it is ) Next: Canopy to be painted and installed, engine and bombs to be assembled and painted, small details like pitot tube and the rest to be installed and painted, rear wheel to be painted, etc... Anyway, thanks for looking! Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hi gents, Almost there! Engine and prop... Check! Things left to do - assemble, paint and install the bombs, attach the canopy permanently after painting and fitting the rear gun, install the antenna, paint the exhaust stains, some small things I probably forgot... Thanks for looking! Best, Nikola 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Lovely work. Has a lived in look without overdoing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Marklo said: Lovely work. Has a lived in look without overdoing it. Thank you very much Marklo! Appreciated! Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) Hi gents, She is finally RFI: Thanks for looking! Best, Nikola Edited August 27, 2020 by Nikola Topalov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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