Starspell Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Finished in the FAA HMS Khedive 'Operation Sunfish' scheme. Paints a combination of Tamiya (interior) with Mr Color and MRP (exterior). Tamiya light grey primer and black pre-shaded. 52 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 That’s really good, such a large model so no hiding place from the camera, but you have built and finished her beautifully, probably a bit glossy for some but l love it, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very nice. I wish I had the skill, the confidence and the space to have a crack at big scale but I know I'd end up making raffia baskets under the close supervision of a nice young man in a clean white coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Lovely. I like the finish, too often models are ruined by over the top weathering and heavy handed chipping. This looks fresh from the maintenance hanger & looking for a fight! Super job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 That's a magnificent beast you've built there. Lovely detailing and finishing. Oh for the space to model in that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Wow. It really has some weight and heft, even just looking at it! If it was mine I'd have have given it a coat of satin varnish to tone it down a wee bit, but it still looks great. Nice that you did the FAA too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Impressive. Nice to see an FAA Hellcat that doesn't look like its been kicked around the flight deck! Wish I had the space to build and display on of these. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurwin Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Looks great even if it is huge. I think the weathering is just right. I also like the gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Incredible build. And that engine is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 That looks absolutely stunning! What kind of wash did you apply and how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great build, love this scheme on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hello, Steve - Although not really my genre of aircraft modelling, I really like your take on this kit. I think you have achieved a realistic finish by avoiding (what seems to me) the obligatory heavy weathering fashion. The gloss sheen to the cowling looks spot on to me and gives a realistic appearance of painted metal. Something I try to do on my WW1 aircraft builds to show different tonal variations between fabric, metal and wood - so well done on that. Your overall panel shading in good too by just simply highlighting separate panels as opposed making it look over done. In all, a refreshing change to my eyes. I looked at another of these kits built up by another member on this forum recently and will say again I am really getting tempted to make a go at this myself now ............ Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkin Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Seriously impressive work! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starspell Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) Thanks to all for your kind words. I choose the FAA scheme because the other schemes were just blue all over and to me, that was just a bit too 'boring'. The FAA scheme just (to my eye) gave it more interest. I am still a little undecided on the shine of the model, toying/toyed with a satin finish..........maybe I will, maybe I won't. Comments seem a bit undecided as well, with some saying nice, others too shiny......probably will end up leaving it a s it is for two reasons.........1) Haven't actually got any satin on hand 🤪 and 2) don't want to risk messing up what I have achieved so far! @PhantomLover The wash was just a Flory Dark Dirt wash.......slap it all over the model and then wipe off slowly with a damp bit of kitchen roll and cotton buds (Flory do some good tutorial videos on their website) As for having the room to build/display this model..........well, I don't really, but it doesn't stop me building them. Got maybe half a dozen 1:24 scales a few 1:32's and I just keep pushing them closer and closer on my shelf!!! Wife is starting to get a bit 'miffed' at me taking too much room, so maybe the older ones will have to start going in the loft! For a change, I'm moving on to a car next. Never tried one before so should be fun for a change (Le Ferrari) with a Harrier just been delivered. One thing about being house-bound during this lock-down is that I seem to have a lot of spare time on my hands Take care of yourselves during these difficult times. Edited April 18, 2020 by Starspell Typo error 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Nice build, Steve! That paintwork is fantastic. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietstorm7 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hi, that looks fantastic. Can I please ask what Tamia paint numbers were used for the exterior on this ?, I have one to build and love the look of yours Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starspell Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 @Quietstorm7 Top side exterior paints were not Tamiya, they were MRP and Mr Color as shown below.................hope this helps you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietstorm7 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Perfect...thanks very much for this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Outstanding! A beautiful piece of work! Thanks for the hint about the Flory Models panel wash - I'll be keeping an eye out for it at the hobby shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 That really is a very impressive Hellcat!! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Brilliant job! I love the finish you have achieved, I am not a fan of heavy weathering, this looks just right. I nearly bit the bullet and ordered one during Amazon prime day, but I have the 1/24 Mosquito to make first. Perhaps when that is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Very impressive, love the gloss finish and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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