Dunny Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Chris, That oil wash picked things out a treat - superb work, Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, Dunny said: Chris, That oil wash picked things out a treat - superb work, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, it does look pleasing, was going to get the matt coat on but have been working on the Cub this evening. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Every time I check in on this one it looks better and better, Chris. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 hours ago, mark.au said: Every time I check in on this one it looks better and better, Chris. Thanks Mark , I have now Matt coated and will start some chipping etc now, the Matt coat certainly has improved the look of it too. Will get some photos when it is interesting enough to put some up. Thanks Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hi all More progress on the Seafire Matt coat, some chipping using silver pencil and aluminium paint on the upper surfaces and then normal pencil underneath. Undercarriage and elevators added. Thanks for looking in Chris 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Looks really good Chris. I like the chipping, just right. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnson said: Looks really good Chris. I like the chipping, just right. Cheers, Thanks Charlie, some of the smaller chips are not showing up in the photos , but pleased with it. Nearly finished. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 👌 x 💯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Chris, Almost there now, and looking stunning! Great work, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Great Seafire Chris !! Oil wash is just fine !! Congrats my friend !! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 11 hours ago, mark.au said: 👌 x 💯 Thanks Mark very kind. 9 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Almost there now, and looking stunning! Great work, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased with the overall look , last bits being painted and sorted although I only have three prop blade decals so will need to try and find another. 7 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Great Seafire Chris !! Oil wash is just fine !! Congrats my friend !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, very kind too. Chuffed to have a BPF Seafire in the collection. I accidentally cut the Special Hobby Seafire III off it's sprues last night too🙄 Thanks guys Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Nuff said. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Stunning work... looks like a heavy, metal, weathered plane. Amazing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Nuff said. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, very kind. Nearly finished. 1 hour ago, marvinneko said: Stunning work... looks like a heavy, metal, weathered plane. Amazing. Thanks David, pleased with how it looks just got a few bits to add and will be in RFI, then I can crack on with the next few FAA projects. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 I am calling this one done now, apart from the wingtip lights which I forgot, will get them added before RFI. Pleased with this one although incorrect air intake under the chin , but haven't got the correct one and now not going to change 🙄 Thanks for support and encouragement as always and thanks for looking in. Chris 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Taking another look at this treasure, I really like the overpainting -- fuselage roundels and codes, and the exhaust effects worked very well -- I didn't do exhausts because they often look out of place but yours came out nicely. THe camo is subtle too. The model is telling me, "I've been around, been through a lot..." 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 That is an absolute beauty Chris, really stunning paintwork (as expected ) and decalling, and the weathering looks spot on! Cracking job again! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Excellent result Chris. Fabulous scheme and just right wear and tear. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 14 hours ago, marvinneko said: Taking another look at this treasure, I really like the overpainting -- fuselage roundels and codes, and the exhaust effects worked very well -- I didn't do exhausts because they often look out of place but yours came out nicely. THe camo is subtle too. The model is telling me, "I've been around, been through a lot..." Thanks David, very kind, the overpainting was what attracted me to this scheme and its the first time I have used masks, home made post it notes with the roundel sized circle and applied wet with water and then painted in using black enamel and then masks removed and painted up to the line after. I am thankful to you asalways try to achieve something that is plausible and appreciate your comments about been around, been through a lot. 5 hours ago, keefr22 said: That is an absolute beauty Chris, really stunning paintwork (as expected ) and decalling, and the weathering looks spot on! Cracking job again! Keith Thanjs Keith, very kind fella, I am pleased with how this one has turned out and have to sat glad it is finished as this one put up a fight in a few areas. 5 hours ago, Johnson said: Excellent result Chris. Fabulous scheme and just right wear and tear. Thanks Charlie, pleased with the finish and looking forward to more, I have a Special Hobby Seafire up next with a couple of other nice FAA subjects. Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 An absolute corker Chris, Jaw-droppingly amazing. Yet another beauty form a master of the brush. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Wowzas! Beautiful, to me the exhausts and the staining in particular are simply sublime. Regards, Adrian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: An absolute corker Chris, Jaw-droppingly amazing. Yet another beauty form a master of the brush. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair very kind fella, pleased this one is done, have really had to raid the Spitfire spares to get it over the line. 3 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Wowzas! Beautiful, to me the exhausts and the staining in particular are simply sublime. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, very kind too, thank goodness for weathering powders, they really help and no longer have to drybrush them on . Thanks guys for your support and encouragement and kind comments too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: really had to raid the Spitfire spares to get it over the line. And a fine job you made of it. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 59 minutes ago, AliGauld said: And a fine job you made of it. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: thank goodness for weathering powders, they really help and no longer have to drybrush them on . Chris, I may have missed you saying how you use the powders, but how do you mean you 'no longer have to drybrush them on'? I know no other way....!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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