Biggles87 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Very neat fuselage stripes even if a little clean for my taste, but I expect you'll be doing something about that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Very neat fuselage stripes even if a little clean for my taste, but I expect you'll be doing something about that. John Yes, they are way too clean, for now, and as I used gloss for them they even look cleaner than clean. Don't worry, they will get weathered with the rest when the time comes.:) Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 All invasion stripes done, with some test weathering just for fun at the wing and horizontal stabilizer tips. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Looking good! Love the sight of the big bird in that camo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Hi gents, Finally got some free time (when I am not too tired) to continue working on the pony. My first checkerboard pattern masking and painting done. I screwed up in one place but it's an easy fix. Next is painting the exhausts, then a gloss coat and then decals. Best, Nikola 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Good job on the wing stripes. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Those are some really neat checkers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Hi gents, Gloss coat on. Exhausts painted with the first and main weathering pass complete. Apologies for s%#ty photos. Finally on to the decals 😊 Best, Nikola 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Close enough for now: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 Some tyre works (aluminium not treated and weathered yet): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Decals - check! Not super easy to soften. Great print and in register but kind of on a thicker side. I used both Vallejo decal softener and Humbrol Decalfix to do the persuasion. There is some minor silvering to fix. We will see how it all looks after a clear coat. Best, Nikola 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Hi gents, Weathering has begun! First was the colour modulation (which I should have done before decals but life ain't complicated enough so I like to spice it up a bit ) Lesson learned. Next are washes, post-shading, oils, pencils... Edited June 2, 2022 by Nikola Topalov 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I found this pic for you that shows the checkers more clearly (and confirms your choice of colour placement) This is from Airfoil No. 5 (1987) published by Steve Sheflin. Note the glossy finish to the paint in the centre shot below - the 'Desert Rat' script can be seen reflected in the wing paintwork. Excellent work so far - hope these help SD 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 35 minutes ago, SafetyDad said: I found this pic for you that shows the checkers more clearly (and confirms your choice of colour placement) This is from Airfoil No. 5 (1987) published by Steve Sheflin. Note the glossy finish to the paint in the centre shot below - the 'Desert Rat' script can be seen reflected in the wing paintwork. Excellent work so far - hope these help SD Thank you very much SD! Appreciated! The first picture really helps a lot with a number of things. Didn't see that one anywhere before. Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hi gents, Panel lines finished. Started some streaking, stains, leaks,... Best, Nikola 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Oil leaks done... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Prop ready... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 I just realized that I made a mistake on the prop - the cuffs were apparently made from rubber so there wouldn't be any bare metal visible due to scratches in that area. Will have to fix that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 10:44 PM, Nikola Topalov said: I just realized that I made a mistake on the prop - the cuffs were apparently made from rubber so there wouldn't be any bare metal visible due to scratches in that area. Will have to fix that. Fixed 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looking lovely. Bringing back a lot of memories. I have to make my other one at some point. 😇 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 She's got wheels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 A few more details before the final reveal: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) Next step - some slight chipping, scuffs, maybe some dirt and RFI beauty shots Edited September 10, 2022 by Nikola Topalov 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Looks really nice, very well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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