The Shearwater Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 The finished thing! It's from the Sword kit and involved so many 'firsts' for me: first limited-run kit (ouch), first time using an airbrush, first time weathering with oils, first use of MicroSol... it's by no means perfect but given all that, for my amateur level, I'm pretty pleased with it. Paints were Mission Models primer then Hataka Red Line acrylics (the 'Modern RAF' colour set - excellent), followed by Winsor & Newton Galeria varnishes. The matt varnish just wouldn't spray through my 0.2mm nozzle, even when slightly thinned, so it was a final brush coat for that. One annoying decal issue, but I'll not draw attention to it... The selection of pics are from a 'proper' camera and my phone, and a couple of Noy's Miniatures bases/hangar (plus a backdrop model railway scenery of an industrial estate, which certainly looks like RAF buildings to me!). Finally - I'm grateful for the wealth of experience on here, with people ready to freely offer advice and guidance - over the past couple of years I've admired some stunning skill and picked up a few tips along the way. I've a way to go yet, but am loving it...and improving - which is good enough for me! Thanks for looking. 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Lovely build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Cracking T-Bird, very nicely finished and weathered! And I agree on the railway background photo, they do look like barrack blocks! Really good job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Stunning result, I'd say you've mastered all three of your firsts! Great photography as well by the way. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Maybe "many first", but results is excellent. Great build Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, djos said: Maybe "many first", but results is excellent. Great build Regards Djordje 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Cracking T-Bird, very nicely finished and weathered! And I agree on the railway background photo, they do look like barrack blocks! Really good job! Keith 3 hours ago, swralph said: Lovely build.😀 Thank you all very much for the kind feedback! Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, gazza l said: Stunning result, I'd say you've mastered all three of your firsts! Great photography as well by the way. gazza l That’s very kind, thanks - your build of this kit was my benchmark. Not to mention your Harrier lineup! I’ve got a SHAR, GR3, GR9 and a pair of T2/T4s in the stash. If I crack on, in a few years I might get a similar lineup!!! (photography is my other hobby, normally very distant stuff, so this is a good chance to get the macro lens out and practise some focus stacking). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sweet. For a first time you have done very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Brilliant job, well done for having a go at all those techniques in one model. You've definitely got them off to a T 😄 Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Wow that's awesome! And considering all of your 'firsts' that is an excellent result all round. Its good to try new skills. I never touched an airbrush myself until a couple of years ago but would never go back to the hairy stick again. I do love the look and sit of the twin stick second generation Harriers and the Sword kit seems to have captured it perfectly (with your build too obviously) Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Very nice work well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Magnificent model and beautiful photography. That really does look the business and the end result belies your lack of experience with airbrushing etc. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Wonderful result, you can be proud of that one for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 10 hours ago, The Shearwater said: The matt varnish just wouldn't spray through my 0.2mm nozzle, even when slightly thinned, so it was a final brush coat for that. If you can.... try and get hold of a cheap airbrush with 0.4mm nozzle and just use that for your clear coats only. Keep the 0.2mm for your main painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 12 hours ago, The Shearwater said: Excellent presentation, to my eye it looks a little bit like ... Found on the net - hopefully not breaching copyright rules. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Beautiful! You say "not perfect" but I see nothing that suggests so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 7 hours ago, binbrook87 said: If you can.... try and get hold of a cheap airbrush with 0.4mm nozzle and just use that for your clear coats only. Keep the 0.2mm for your main painting. Good tip, thanks - will keep an eye out for one 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Richard E said: Excellent presentation, to my eye it looks a little bit like ... Found on the net - hopefully not breaching copyright rules. Thanks...Strangely enough, that’s exactly the photo I saw a while back while researching the T10, and definitely the kind of background look I was after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Superb build and presentation ! Wulfman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 fantastic Harrier, well done, amazing the pictures with equipment at hangar. cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 love the diorama shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Very fine result from so many firsts. You can be most proud of the end result. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I like that a lot, very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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