gregax Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Good day friends! Here is my latest work, Oldie goldie P-47D Razorback from Tamiya. Superb kit, no major fit issues. This is the first time I've used HGW positive rivets and although they demand some extra work (filling already made rivetholes on the kit), the result is well worth it in my opinion. I used Eduard PE set, Quickboost engine, CMK resin wheels, HGW seatbelts, stencils and positive rivets. Decals are from Kitsworld, although the insignias were airbrushed. All the paints used are from MRP, weathering was Ammo affair (oilbrushers, washes, dust effects etc.) I hope you like it, enjoy the pics! 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashman Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very very nice. I bet placing those rivets was a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shashman said: Very very nice. I bet placing those rivets was a pain! Well, not really as they come in pretty large segments. Preping the surface before applying them was the most tedious job as the surface needs to be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 The good people of Lodi, Ohio should request this from you and put it in their Welcome Center / Museum. Congratulations on the superb results!!!!!! Mike PS : Lodi, Ohio is a “stone`s throw” from where I reside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fabulous Razorback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 A well built Razorback. Your weathering is very good! Subtle and believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Beautiful jug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Really great Thunderbolt! I think you did a wonderful job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Very beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Wow, that's really something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Hi Gregax, Superb jug man! Excellent finish, especially the canopy. I love it. Well done! What's your technique for masking the canopy? And canopy painting in general? Thanks in advance. Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That's an absolute stunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Nikola Topalov said: Hi Gregax, Superb jug man! Excellent finish, especially the canopy. I love it. Well done! What's your technique for masking the canopy? And canopy painting in general? Thanks in advance. Best, Nikola Hi Nikola. Thanks for compliments. So... canopy. I clean it first with mild soap, then polish it with Tamiya rubbing compound (superfine) to make it really shiny. Masking: I usually just take the easiest way and buy precut masks - usually from Eduard. But I also mask the canopy from inside too. For that, I use tamiya tape and make an inside mask a bit larger than outside one. It is a tedious job. Painting: Remember to apply paint in really light coats, don't flood the canopy with paint as it could creep under the masking tape. So slowly build up layers of paints until it's covered. First, apply cockpit color from inside and outside of the canopy, then apply the outside camouflage paint. (i hope that make sense). Remove the masks at the end of the build, when all the weathering and clars are sprayed. Remove the masks with toothpick - dont use tweezers as you may accidentaly scratch the canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, gregax said: Hi Nikola. Thanks for compliments. So... canopy. I clean it first with mild soap, then polish it with Tamiya rubbing compound (superfine) to make it really shiny. Masking: I usually just take the easiest way and buy precut masks - usually from Eduard. But I also mask the canopy from inside too. For that, I use tamiya tape and make an inside mask a bit larger than outside one. It is a tedious job. Painting: Remember to apply paint in really light coats, don't flood the canopy with paint as it could creep under the masking tape. So slowly build up layers of paints until it's covered. First, apply cockpit color from inside and outside of the canopy, then apply the outside camouflage paint. (i hope that make sense). Remove the masks at the end of the build, when all the weathering and clars are sprayed. Remove the masks with toothpick - dont use tweezers as you may accidentaly scratch the canopy. Thank you very much for the tips Gregax! Appreciated! This should definitely improve my modelling skills. Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) I'll admit I'm not much of a Jug fan but I have to comment here because the quality of this build and paint finish is simply exquisite. Well done sir! You've made me see there's a certain appeal in the razorback look, especially in olive drab. 😉 Edited April 30, 2020 by Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Nikola Topalov said: Thank you very much for the tips Gregax! Appreciated! This should definitely improve my modelling skills. Best, Nikola You are welcome. I hope to see You on New Years Cup in Belgrade this December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Congratulation, excellent model Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Now that is nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Gorgeous Jug, great modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 You had better luck with the HGW rivets than I did on the 1/72 razorback. 😒 Very nice model you made there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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