Sebastien Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Here goes the (almost complete) WIP for my GWH twin-sticker Flanker. I used Galaxy Model masks for the pixel camouflage, Galaxy masks again for masking quite a lot of stuff, Foxbot decals and MRP paints. Here we go. The cockpits are painted MRP Sukhoi cockpit blue-grey, and I used the kit decals with quite the dose of Tamiya extra-strong decal softener. The gear bays are painted MRP Chassis Grey and the various bits are painted using Gunze. The nose gear bay has been cleaned quite a bit since I took this pic. The gear bays are glued to the belly of the beast: And both cockpits are glued to its back. I kept the sprue on the wings as long as I could to avoid breaking the static dischargers (and as I only broke one, I'm pretty proud of myself). The belly and the back go together without any fuss. And the intake assemblies go seamlessly. The radome needs a bit more attention. And then it's masking time. Or should I say era? Fins are assembled and glued, stabilators are just snapped in place. This is a big one. Canopy is masked. Main gear door are glued in place using a tiny drop of CA glue. I took the nose gear door I didn't intend to use, cut everything that protruded from it, and snapped it in place. The belly pale blue was sprayed and the gear doors removed. The base blue for the back followed. It's an entertaining shade... And now, masking. Again. The grey and the dark blue are sprayed in thin coats to avoid buildups around the masks. Unmasking a tailplane: Good! Now unmasking the rest of the plane. One thing, though. If you don't spray everywhere you need to spray, you're up an entertaining creek without a paddle. Guess what? I lost my paddle. And once everything has settled down: It is now time for some more masking. Masks away! Now for the interesting metal effects at the rear. I know it's been a long time, so why don't I put some more masks? Then a coat of Mr Surfacer 1500 Black followed by a coat of Zero Paint generic TS14 : Then MRP Titanium and Dark Aluminum. There are dark blueish stripes on these parts, I made them using a blue Sakura pencil. And after a thin coat of heavily thinned black, the masks are removed. Let's go for the nozzles. First, a primer coat of Mr Surfacer 1500 Black, then some MRP FS36081. Then the petals are masked (yeah, I know). Inside is painted white. Outside gets some Gunze Super Stainless and a thin coat of MRP Burnt Iron. Then goes a black oil wash, and I played with my red and blue Sakura pens, and a couple dozens of Q-tips. Everything is dulled using a photoetch stencil through which I sprayed MRP Exhaust soot. The stencil and the exhaust soot treatment is applied to the fuselage. Decals! And here is what the kit looks like now. Right now, I'm painting and decalling the missiles. Guess what? I got some more masking to do... S. Edited June 13, 2021 by Sebastien 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Sebastian, I can't see the pics - only the URLs. When trying to click any of the URLs, I get a "access denied" message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, Phantom726 said: Sebastian, I can't see the pics - only the URLs. When trying to click any of the URLs, I get a "access denied" message. Google Drive... I changed to my usual account, it should work better right now. Sorry, S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Still no joy on my computer. URLs have been replaced with clickable grey squares. When clicked a new window appears but then nothing happens. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Just now, Phantom726 said: Still no joy on my computer. URLs have been replaced with clickable grey squares. When clicked a new window appears but then nothing happens. 🙂 I fear these pics only work on Firefox. I'll have to find something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Pictures are working for me, on Samsung Internet (Google). Absolutely amazing masking and paintwork!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 The pictures should work now. I hope. Sorry for the inconvenience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Wow, looks absolutely amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Well, photos are surely showing now: What a beauty. Love the digital camo on this bird! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrcblade Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Stunning great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 The digital masking and painting process you showed is a clinic, fantastic job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_alfisti_ Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Absolout stunning paint job👍. The Ukrainian Digi-Flankers are damn hot looking birds, saw them a few years ago at an airshow and fell in love😊. I have also planned one for the future in 1:72 scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 That is a pretty stunning piece of work !! Fantastic paint job !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) And the kit is officially considered as finished. The final pictures are there: Enjoy. S. Edited June 22, 2021 by Sebastien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASSIMILIANO Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Excellent work.Congratulation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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