Jos Jansen Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Hello fellow modellers, Finished finally my 'Blues' Scooter from the US Navy aerial demonstration team, the Blue Angels. I used the Hasegawa kit No. 07221. Paints: It was pretty difficult to find or mix the right Blues Blue color, therefore I mixed 50% Tamiya Blue X-4 and 50% Tamiya Royal Blue X-3. Gloss varnish layer from Humbrol Subtle panel line wash Midnight Blue from 502 Abteilung Aftermarket: A-4F Interior set from Eduard No. 49273 1/48 A-4E wheels early from Eduard No. 648213 1/48 Decals: A-4F Skyhawk Blue Angels 1974-86 Seasons from Yellowhammer Models No. YHD48-19 1/48 Masks: A-4E/F Eduard No. EX023 1/48 Enjoy the reveal pics! Cheers, Jos. Edited October 1, 2021 by Jos Jansen 52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 That looks pretty cool Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSimps74 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Beautiful paint job, Jos. It’s a stunner 👌Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 3:41 AM, pacificmustang said: That looks pretty cool Bruce Thanks Bruce...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 8:49 AM, MattSimps74 said: Beautiful paint job, Jos. It’s a stunner 👌Matt Thanks Matt, it was not easy to find out the right blue and yellow color. Many (old) pictures of a Blues Scooter are to dark and old ancient. Glad you like the paint job...👍🏻! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Wow, I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Roberto said: Wow, I love it. Thanks Roberto...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 BEAUTIFUL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Very impressive modelling and a great finish on the paintwork. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 11 hours ago, SAT69 said: BEAUTIFUL! Thanks SAT69...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 10 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Very impressive modelling and a great finish on the paintwork. Colin Thanks Colin...I am very pleased with the right BLUES blue color...also I did a very subtle wash with Midnight blue oil paint from 502 Abteilung. The gloss layer is from Humrol...IMHO a great shiny look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Looks great mate! Nice and tight, as we are used from you! Eirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Beautiful build, looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/5/2021 at 12:11 PM, Erik Leijdens said: Looks great mate! Nice and tight, as we are used from you! Eirk Thanks Erik, this model will definitely shine on our showtable during the ESM '21 in Houten NLD...👍🏻! On 10/5/2021 at 2:14 PM, F-32 said: Beautiful build, looks awesome Thanks F-32...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Stunning paint job! I heard that Humbrol Clears tend to yellow over time though? Also excellent job with the tinted front window. Most builders overdo it a little imho. Edited October 7, 2021 by 2lefthands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Wow, that's sharp! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 That is spectacular! What a beautiful scale model; the paint work looks fantastic from here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 22 hours ago, 2lefthands said: Stunning paint job! I heard that Humbrol Clears tend to yellow over time though? Also excellent job with the tinted front window. Most builders overdo it a little imho. Thanks 2lefthands...! I have not had any yellowing with Humbrol Clear so far. I used to use it to dip the clear parts, but now I use Future for that. I have treated the front window with 'armored glass' from Alclad II, and indeed very subtly otherwise it becomes overdone. Cheers, Jos. 22 hours ago, Murewa said: Wow, that's sharp! 👏👏👏 Thanks Murewa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 21 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: That is spectacular! What a beautiful scale model; the paint work looks fantastic from here! Thanks Gary...glad you like it...! 13 hours ago, Flight Line Media said: Wow! Impressive work! I love the paint scheme, too! Thanks for sharing it. Thanks Flight Line Media...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Stunning paint finish, I'm not usually a fan of the dumpy old scooter but this looks superb. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 It`s perfect!!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 That's a stunner Jos,two of my fave's a Skyhawk and a Blue Angels scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 20 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Stunning paint finish, I'm not usually a fan of the dumpy old scooter but this looks superb. Martin Thanks Lightningboy2000...! 8 hours ago, Sky Keg said: It`s perfect!!!!!!! Mike Thanks Mike...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, stevej60 said: That's a stunner Jos,two of my fave's a Skyhawk and a Blue Angels scheme! Thanks stevej60...glad you like it...twice 😉! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billos Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 👍 Cos that's what dreams are made of....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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