LOX Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) Hello all. Back again with some progress. The X-15 has received its coat of Vallejo primer. My first thought was to give the model a black base coat, do some pre shading and paint it in its primary color. When the paint is dry chose some panels and give them the same treatment but with a different shade of black . But this model is pretty big so painting it black even without the weathering takes a long time. (I do not know how I am going to do this on my F-117) So I decided to first chose the panels I want a different color, finish those so that the area I need to paint in its primary color is smaller. So this is where I am now. My base color is black with a bit of pre shading in white and then I used a variety of black colors. Nato black, tire black and black grey from Vallejo. The difference of color is not that visible on the photos but it is there. Edited April 25, 2022 by LOX Spelling 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 So here we are. And the X-15 is a black coat. Things went smooth for a change, the difference in panel colors is better to see now and I am happy, I could not resist so I already put some decals on. They are extremely thin and I do not need to do much to let them follow the rivet holes and the panel lines. I started with a black base, did some preshading and after that I needed a drink. The black base and the weathering took me a few hours. So after a day or two I did the rest of the painting. After my Vallejo primer I must say I had no issues with the paint anymore. Not when handling the model and not by removing all the tape. I am happy with the result, It is pretty impressive. Glad I did not stash this one. I do notice tho that is is a dust magnet, you se everything on black. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Very, very nice! Painting a realistic black is difficult, you’ve done an excellent job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hello all The decals are in place. They are super thin so I had to be careful but overall it went smooth, I used decal micro set and micro sol to get them to follow the panel lines. some photos ... 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Hi fellow modelers We are back with a new post. I applied some oils on the X-15, It is hard to see on the photos but it is there. for the black parts I used a range of black and grey oils, mixed with some blue. And for the yellow decals I used yellow and orange to get some life in them and not to have a bright one tone yellow line. I applied dots of oil and then spread it out on the pane I was working on. The goal was not solely to weather but more to bring some life and different tones in the black, black is black so I want to avoid that. I also finished the dolly. It is good for now, but I will add more weathering to it later on. 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Good to see you making progress on this and glad you didn't put it back in the stash. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 The black looks amazing. Definitely a technique worth remembering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hello all, I am back with some updates. The X-15 is nearing its end, I am working on some details and finishing up on the external fuel tanks. I know the fuel tanks would have minimal weathering but I gave them some character anyway. Here are some pictures, I hope you enjoy them. I like the satin finish it has now, but I am thinking to give it a flat coat and try some weathering pencils on it. Not sure about that tho. 55cm of black X-15 awesomeness 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 she's looking really nice, your black paint is very good and I really like the dolly, sets the aircraft off nicely rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Very, very nice work. I hope you don't change the finish for now, it was a metallic black metal aircraft so don't make it look too 'painted', I think you've got the right look to it already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Looking very good!! Please don't do a flat coat, that would be the opposite of what's needed. As Alan said, it's largely a natural metal finish, just more like gunmetal. If anything, the finish could be even a bit glossier than it is now. Cheers, J 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 7:52 AM, Alan P said: Very, very nice work. I hope you don't change the finish for now, it was a metallic black metal aircraft so don't make it look too 'painted', I think you've got the right look to it already. On 7/21/2022 at 8:59 AM, JeffreyK said: Looking very good!! Please don't do a flat coat, that would be the opposite of what's needed. As Alan said, it's largely a natural metal finish, just more like gunmetal. If anything, the finish could be even a bit glossier than it is now. Cheers, J I must agree with you, I will keep it like this. I am happy like it is now so why change it ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm astonished by the quality and sensitivity of your colour work Tim, the attention to visual detail is quite simply stunning. Nice to meet you btw! Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Ladies and gentleman, she is finished. It was a wild ride ... but totally worth it. The final pictures, enjoy !! If you have some questions, feel free to ask. 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Fantastic model of an aviation icon! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I’m speechless! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Fabulous 😍 that's as good as an X-15 gets in model form. Superbly done, excellent corrections and details, and the finish is spot on. Very well done 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 LOX, EXEMPLARY build with a STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS finish to your unique model. Kudos. I dont know if anyone answered your question about the metal dome at the rear... anyway it is a Helium Tank. The Helium tank which was(used) to pressurise Ammonia & essentially fill the space left after the fuel was burned as Helium is itself inert and will NOT react much. Hope that helps. HOUSTON. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOX Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 5:44 PM, HOUSTON said: LOX, EXEMPLARY build with a STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS finish to your unique model. Kudos. I dont know if anyone answered your question about the metal dome at the rear... anyway it is a Helium Tank. The Helium tank which was(used) to pressurise Ammonia & essentially fill the space left after the fuel was burned as Helium is itself inert and will NOT react much. Hope that helps. HOUSTON. No I did not know this until now. Thanks you 👍😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffry M Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 That is a great effort! Simply amazing. We need more X-Planes. Geoff M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoo Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Drop dead gorgeous. The paint job is just awesome. -M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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