Technoboots Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) I started on this kit on wednesday. Saw a build up video and thought it was a good kit to start getting back into aircraft modelling. I'm using this kit as practice using washes. Made some up using black enamel and white spirit. It definitely improves things. My builds from over a decade ago always looked a bit plain as any slightly raised detail just faded into the background. Edited January 9, 2022 by Technoboots Images fixed 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi, and to Britmodeller Looks like you've made a good start on this, but you might want to post your pictures at a size where people can see them without having to click through to each image? Rough guide 800-1000 pixels across, max 1200px and 200-300kb for quick loading 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technoboots Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Thanks for the advice. I've just started using a new image site so I'm still getting used to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technoboots Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 I've painted on the main colours. Decided to do it as No 109 Squadron as I like the look. I've just remembered why I'm not keen on brushing on Humbrol acrylic. The 106 which I have kept on clumping a bit when brushing on. Might just be because it is an old one I was using though. I never have the same problem with Tamiya paints. The green went on fine though that was a new one I was using. I still need to paint up the undercarriage, bomb bay doors and propellers but have ran out of primer so need to get some more. I've also painted the canopy and nose cone. Painted them by hand without masking. Took a while but was still quicker than if I'd done the masking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technoboots Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Small update. Started adding decals to it. I can now see just how rough the brushed on paint it. I'm definitely digging out the airbrush for the next model. I've also added the pilot, bombs and bomb bay doors. Saving the undercarriage doors for the end. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Looks good. Before getting the airbrush out, please do bear in mind that the regular eyeball doesn’t come with a macro focus or a flash! Your paintwork looks fine to me… Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Great job I really like it I think the camo looks fine too Just a little tip one thing I find is that acrylics dry really quick so if you thin them it gives you more time to brush them on Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technoboots Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 For me I've found it depends on the brand. Humbrol seem to dry quicker for me than tamiya acrylics do. I can't say I'm fond of the new humbrol design. It's very difficult to get any paint out of them though the paint at least seems to cover well. I'll probably stick to brushing for smaller models but when it comes to larger ones airbrush will probably be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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