bigbadbadge Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Beautiful TSS on the Seafire Chris, and the Corsair is looking great! Thanks Cookie, just hope I can get the Corsair weathering right now 😬 3 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Lovely work on the panel line wash - the cutter clearly did the trick! The Corsair is also scrubbing up very nicely, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, yes it certainly did, the worry is wandering out of the panel lines and causing more work, I was lucky this time!!!😉 52 minutes ago, Fritag said: Looking forward to that. Every stage of your finishing process is executed so well, Chris. Thanks Steve, will hopefully get started later today. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Hi all Some filtering has taken place and also some extra fading. The cowling had warmer colours and the fuse and wings colder colours used along with some more fading in some of the panels Again warm colours on the cowling panels Thanks for looking Chris 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Chris, Lovely work with the filters - both have a very subtle depth of finish Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Chris, Lovely work with the filters - both have a very subtle depth of finish Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased with how they're turning out. Fingers crossed I can get the Corsair right now with the chipping etc. Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 They're both looking great Chris. All that work on shading and filtering makes a huge difference! Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Lovely brush work again Chris! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Simply stunning stuff Chris. The filters are giving such a depth to the overall look. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Very effective, that's worked a treat. A nice touch of scale and realism. 👍 Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Ngantek said: They're both looking great Chris. All that work on shading and filtering makes a huge difference! Andy Thanks Andy, pleased with the way they are turning out. 8 hours ago, keefr22 said: Lovely brush work again Chris! Keith Thanks Keith, the filtering has certainly added a further dimension. 6 hours ago, AliGauld said: Simply stunning stuff Chris. The filters are giving such a depth to the overall look. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair , more work to go and some chipping effects to come. Hopefully will look good still😬 2 hours ago, RichieW said: Very effective, that's worked a treat. A nice touch of scale and realism. 👍 Richie Thanks Richie, I can’t wait gor the Matt coat now that will hopefully tie everything together. Thanks guys for your kind comments. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Hi all The first Seafire is finished, this is the 1b Quite pleased with this one. Thanks for the support along the way. Chris 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Splendid Seafire Chris !! Congratulations my friend.. Painting wizardry as usual !! Impressive really !! Sincerely. CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Chris, The Seafire looks superb - just the right level of weathering and the paintwork is up to your usual high standard! Cheers, Roger 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 8 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased with this one. And so you should be. it's flippin' lovely!! I fully agree with the two learned gentlemen above about the usual standard of your paint and weathering - simply marvellous!! I'm glad it's a 1b too, as Mark @2996 Victor kindly sent me his part built KP kit (which he'd done a great job on) to finish when he gave up on it when moving up to 48th. I've finished building it now and it's ready for primer, but looking at your cracking model see some details that KP left out - shall have a think as to whether to add them....!! Super job again Chris! Keith 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Marvellous Seafire! I really like the weathering and effects on the Corsair too. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 8 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Splendid Seafire Chris !! Congratulations my friend.. Painting wizardry as usual !! Impressive really !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, very kind of you, it is always great to have another Seafire in the display, very pleased with this one. 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, The Seafire looks superb - just the right level of weathering and the paintwork is up to your usual high standard! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind fella, I am always weary of over doing the weathering and thought I had better stop and call it done. Especially as I nearly dropped it too, phew, that would have been gutting. 23 minutes ago, keefr22 said: And so you should be. it's flippin' lovely!! I fully agree with the two learned gentlemen above about the usual standard of your paint and weathering - simply marvellous!! I'm glad it's a 1b too, as Mark @2996 Victor kindly sent me his part built KP kit (which he'd done a great job on) to finish when he gave up on it when moving up to 48th. I've finished building it now and it's ready for primer, but looking at your cracking model see some details that KP left out - shall have a think as to whether to add them....!! Super job again Chris! Keith Thanks Keith very kind of you too. It was going to be a Seafire II however, I did not have all the bits that I required and so some conversion to 1b was the best route, I am glad too as I have a Special Hobby Seafire II in the stash anyway. The little KP kits look good and do build up well, but yes they simplified them a bit, when I did BL676 , remember adding the sling points and aerial and IFF wires and underwing pole aerials , the finished model certainly looks the part and so you will have a great model in your collection Keith what ever you decide, I have a couple of their Ib kits in the stash too. 12 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Marvellous Seafire! I really like the weathering and effects on the Corsair too. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian very pleased with the Seafire and can now turn my attention back to the Corsair weathering. Thanks guys Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Delightful to see the level of attention ongoing here Chris. Some really lovely work that's building up into a significant collection of subjects in it's own right. All power to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Well that's spot on Chris, beautifully finished. Hard to imagine from the finished model that it gave you problems early on. Looks like the real thing! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Super job Chris. The more Seafires the merrier. We have the FAA GB coming up soon. Are you in for it, if so what you going to build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 And another one blown away by that Seafire, Chris. Splendid sophisticated finishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 7 hours ago, TheBaron said: Delightful to see the level of attention ongoing here Chris. Some really lovely work that's building up into a significant collection of subjects in it's own right. All power to you! Thanks Tony, very kind, pleased with the Seafire and crikey I lose track of how many builds on this thread, a good part of my FAA display has been built in this thread, wow. 7 hours ago, RichieW said: Well that's spot on Chris, beautifully finished. Hard to imagine from the finished model that it gave you problems early on. Looks like the real thing! Richie Thanks Richie, wow that's very kind. Yes the other one us still sat looking at me on the shelf of doom needing the wing to fuselage join sanding. Might have to look at that one soon . 7 hours ago, Grey Beema said: Super job Chris. The more Seafires the merrier. We have the FAA GB coming up soon. Are you in for it, if so what you going to build? Thanks GB, you can never have too many Seafires😉, I did initially sign up but then realised I am rubbish at finishing in time and have too much on the go So backed out. Will definitely have a look in though when time allows. 6 hours ago, Fritag said: And another one blown away by that Seafire, Chris. Splendid sophisticated finishing. Thanks Steve , very kind . I am very pleased with this one . Thanks guys for your kind comments . Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Sensational finishing work again, Chris 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: Sensational finishing work again, Chris 👍 Thanks WP, very kind . Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I'm struggling for words again, Simply gorgeous, the paint and the finishing. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 5 hours ago, AliGauld said: I'm struggling for words again, Simply gorgeous, the paint and the finishing. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair very kind of you, I may be able to get the RFI pictures up in a bit, just got to get out in the garden and plant some veggy plants out, now it's cooler outside. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Added an RFI for the Seafire 1b Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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