FAA builds, 32nd Hawker Nimrod re started, Firefly Mk.5 now finished

[Dunny]

Chris,

 

That oil wash picked things out a treat - superb work,

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[bigbadbadge]

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

[mark.au]

Every time I check in on this one it looks better and better, Chris.

[bigbadbadge]

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

[bigbadbadge]

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

[Johnson]

Looks really good Chris. I like the chipping, just right.

 

Cheers,

[bigbadbadge]

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

[mark.au]

👌 x 💯

[Dunny]

Chris,

 

Almost there now, and looking stunning! Great work,

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[corsaircorp]

Great Seafire Chris !!

Oil wash is just fine !!

Congrats my friend !!

Sincerely.

CC

[bigbadbadge]

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

[AliGauld]

 Nuff said.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[marvinneko]

Stunning work... looks like a heavy, metal, weathered plane. Amazing.

[bigbadbadge]

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

[bigbadbadge]

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

 

[marvinneko]

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..." 

[keefr22]

That is an absolute beauty Chris, really stunning paintwork (as expected  ) and decalling, and the weathering looks spot on!

 

Cracking job again!

 

Keith

[Johnson]

Excellent result Chris. Fabulous scheme and just right wear and tear.

[bigbadbadge]

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

[AliGauld]

An absolute corker Chris,

Jaw-droppingly amazing.

Yet another beauty form a master of the brush.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[AdrianMF]

Wowzas! Beautiful, to me the exhausts and the staining in particular are simply sublime.

 

Regards,

Adrian

[bigbadbadge]

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

[AliGauld]

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

[bigbadbadge]

59 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

And a fine job you made of it.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair.

Chris

[keefr22]

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