Swift & F100

[Big Dave S]

Here are some pics of my two most recent efforts.

Washes as very much work in progress, but seem to be getting there (clock is ticking...).

Some decals omitted (in fact, almost all of them on the Swift as the ones with the kit were dreadful). 

I left the Tricolor off the Sabre's rudder as it looked likely to spoil the wash effect. That kit (Italeri) came with very good decals - in case of interest.

Feedback appreciated. 

(I know the photography needs attention!)

 

 

 

Quite an ugly aircraft,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some use of spare insignia here, to hide errors in the washes.

The outboard weapons pods should be white, but I'm lazy (and don't care).

A few rough edges to smooth in the technique, but on the whole these two came out ok. I started aircraft modelling as a change of pace from figures and because AFVs had lost their appeal. 

It's faster and very different from fig-painting, although there are a few overlaps and techniques that can be transferred.

 

[Homer]

Two beautiful models, well done 👏 

[swralph]

Two lovely models Dave.😀

[Tbolt]

Very nice work on both of them. What scale and manufacturer are the kits?

[SAT69]

Really good work!

[Big Dave S]

3 hours ago, Tbolt said:

Very nice work on both of them. What scale and manufacturer are the kits?

Thanks.

1/72. Airfix Swift; Italeri F100.

[bryanm]

Great results on both - what an era that was for interesting aircraft.

[Wulfman]

Two lovely models, great work !

 

Wulfman

[Lightningboy2000]

Two very nice models, only I'd never say the Swift is ugly. I hope my Airfix decals are OK! Interesting to see how much more advanced the Sabre was in comparison.

 

Martin

[Big Dave S]

20 minutes ago, Lightningboy2000 said:

Two very nice models, only I'd never say the Swift is ugly. I hope my Airfix decals are OK! Interesting to see how much more advanced the Sabre was in comparison.

 

Martin

Thanks.

Yes comparing the two, the Swift looks frumpy against the hot F100.

[F-32]

Nice work on both of those