Dermo245 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 10:31 AM, TonyW said: What a great looking model. I've never built one of these (!) best I do something about that. Regarding your comment on the World at War series, I've not long ago bought the box set. It cost very little indeed. It can still hold its own against a great many newer documentaries. A first class series. Agreed - I think the fact that they had so many interviews with people who were actually there marks it out as landmark TV. Thanks for all the kind words on this one and just trying to get better at skills like airbrushing camo, weathering etc. First part of weathering started - a Flory Models wash and then some 4B pencil. She's looking a bit tired which is exactly what I was aiming for. Airfix Hellcat_fuselage_8 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr All the best, Dermot 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I rather like the scratched, scraped effect, especially when you see through to the primer of a ‘rather dog eared Hellcat’.. Great work Dermot even if you have done it in the wrong three tone (DSG/EDSG/Sky). 🤔 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 That is some excellent weathering Dermot, it really has changed the look of your model and is very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Weathering looks good dermo, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Oh my this looks great Dermot. The weathering and the work on the wing join is excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks everyone. With some final weathering with pastels, a matt coat and the last bits added, she's done. This Hellcat has clearly had a hard life and the weathering might not suit all tastes! But I wanted to see what effects I could get with pencil and pastels and am happy how the three colours blended together. Airfix Hellcat_fuselage_10 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Still have to replace the gun barrels with some Albion Alloys tubing, hopefully the postman delivers next week. Airfix Hellcat_fuselage_11 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr I think it cleans up nicely for a kit dating back to 1967. Airfix Hellcat_fuselage_14 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for all the comments and to Craig, Glynn and Paul for hosting what was a great nostalgia trip, loving your builds on this one! Stay safe and take care. Dermot 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Magic stuff Dermot. What a great result. I personally love weathered models 👌 Thanks for joining the GB I hope you enjoyed it. Edited May 24, 2020 by Dansk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Excellent!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Dermot I’m curious - how did you do the pastel work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Well done hellcat sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 14 hours ago, Dansk said: Dermot I’m curious - how did you do the pastel work? Thanks Paul...hope the following explains things...was my first time trying this so a bit hit and miss! Model was airbrushed using 'soft' masks, Glossed, decaled and glossed again. Airfix Hellcat paint WIP_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Airfix Hellcat paint WIP_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Airfix Hellcat paint WIP_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Any more questions, happy to help! Cheers, Dermot 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Excellent work Dermot, i am absolutely amazed at how good you have got the ancient Airfix Hellcat looking. I really like your weathering, these aircraft took a beating and were exposed to salty air and strong sunlight every day, your explanation of how you did it is great too and very helpful. Thanks for taking part and for producing such a great model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thanks for the beautiful descriptions Dermot. I’m gonna Steal attempt to use these techniques on my next build a dirty old corsair 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Dansk said: Thanks for the beautiful descriptions Dermot. I’m gonna Steal attempt to use these techniques on my next build a dirty old corsair 🙏 Fire away Paul....I borrowed it from somebody else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Superbly weathered dermo, it looks totally convincing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That's a superb build Dermo,great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Looks fantastic Dermo, the weathering is really effective. A great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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