Night Owl Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) I started this model a year ago so I'll have to appologize for the photos as I am already into the main assembly. I did capture some portions which I'll post. This is a daunting project even after all the complex camouflage schemes I have done in the past. I had a hard look at the decals for the digital camouflage that came with the kit as an avid modler I cant get past that they just dont look realistic. In the end they look like decals we have all seen the projects and read the frustrations. So I have come up with a method of doing the digital camo that will allow for pre and post shading and keep that painted on look. The kit is a dream well worth the cost great instructions, detail and it comes with fully detailed engins. I ordered a mask from Scale-pro and it tuned out I was scammed and the guy had nothing to sell lesson learned. So I researched and found that a company called Galaxy Models makes a template to cut squares in several sizes 2mm to 6mm and pre cut sheets for convenience. There are two digital schemes Ill try this one. I did a few trials and yes its painstaking tedious work but the results are worth it. Here starting with scrap plasic and pre shading. First masking then sprayed with mid shade. Second masking and sprayed with lightest shade. Finally remove all masking. Another hurdle has been finding a reputable reference for the colours after alot of digging I found the right FS codes. Next it was onto the kit I purchased Eduards interior and exterior kit for the project. Interior Eduard kit applied and painted. Onto the engines More to come Edited July 8, 2020 by Flaps out Post updated picture 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Ehmmm Incredible! Wow, do these engines also work like the real thing? I hope you are not gonna hiding them.... Edited March 31, 2020 by exdraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That is great work on the camo, I'm sure it will look amazing when done as do your engines now. Watching avidly. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 - Outstanding work....impressive pixel camo result ...😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Great start, a big challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Did some work this weekend on the engine bay as I want to have one out inn the maintenance cart and one in with the cover off. I did my best from photos using styrene, spare PE parts and various gauged wire. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 absolutely incredible! sorry for my question above! did not mean to make this thing work and fly as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Beautiful work there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hello Flaps out ! Not only you choosed a nightmarish paint scheme and mastered it with Brio ! But the engines and engine bay are pristine !! Look realistic !! Well done that Man !! It's impressive for sure ! Congrats ! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Tonight was night number four working on the first layer for the digital scheme. I have to say what was I thinking this by far the most challenging scheme I have ever tackled. I am pulling out every trick to duplicate the scheme. I have blown up a copy of the Ukrainian pixel pattern to 1/48th and hand cut the patterns along with adding little squares everywhere. Darkest shade applied for masking off. 16 hours in aarrgg! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Now THAT is dedication! It's totally crazy how time consuming it is to do, but it will be magnificent in the end, I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just finished the first layer of masking next I'll spray the mid gray shade do even more masking then the lightest shade. If your interested in doing this scheme it's a commitment I have come this far so I have to see how it ends lol. I love a challenge the more difficult the better. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Tonight final coat of paint and the big reveal, so far I am happy with the results. After two weeks of masking it will take a few hours to unmask. There are bound to be a few touch ups. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Nice progress Camo looks great already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) After all the tape was off I am very happy with the finish. looking at the photos there is light weathing of course. and Ill have to make a mask for the tail numbers. I have a few more parts to finish the camo on and some cutting in to paint the nose, stabalizer tips other small parts. Edited July 4, 2020 by Flaps out Spelling 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Finally finished and ready to post to final inspection in a few days. Just making some pallets for the engine cowling and assemmbling intake covers, engine covers, ladder and bench. I also did an upgrade to the maintenance cart from photos. Laying everything out for the first time thinking about a proper diorama base. In conclusion the Great Wall Hobby kit was a pleasure no surprises this kit would look good painted in any scheme. Adding the Eduard detail sets went very smooth and well worth the cost. Surface detail on this model is the best I have ever seen every rivet and seam is detailed. The paint job although very time consuming was a nice challenge as I havent seen anyone else do this digital scheme by hand in 1:48 before on a Mig 29. Next I am onto an even more challenging build with an even more complex paint scheme. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 A truly awesome job on that. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Just awesome, I bet it sent you cross-eyed 🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Fantastic result!! Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadeo911 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Wow! Congratulations on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 What an awesome paintjob! I want to build this one as well (the other camo pattern) and I find myself having trouble finding the right colors. I have seen your notes on the drawing but still find it hard to know which is which. can you help me? I would prefer FS numbers if you have them.. All the best for 2021. sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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