arfa1983 Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Third page... That's no good! I made a big boo-boo last weekend and tried using rattlecan of auto primer in the 40+ degree heat. I knew in my heart it was a bad idea and sure enough it was like the model was covered in 180 grit sandpaper. Luckily I did only the bottom but it was pretty hard to sand back and the finish was far from perfect. But in any case I got down to LHS spray booth today and got the black and green on. Then this evening did decals. I will still need to finish some other painting when I'm back from leave but it should be pretty quick. Just the dielectric panels, rear end and wheel wells. Thanks for looking! Arthur. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Really nice work Arthur, the green has gone on very nicely indeed. Do I understand that your LHS has a spray booth that customers can use? The decals have gone on very well too and the Canadian roundels certainly add some colour to the green finish. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Thanks mate! Yes, LHS has spray booths with compressors and can rent them for only few bucks per hour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, arfa1983 said: Thanks mate! Yes, LHS has spray booths with compressors and can rent them for only few bucks per hour. What a great idea! 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 16 hours ago, arfa1983 said: Third page... That's no good! Page three was clearly where it was at - That’s a really smart looking Starfighter! Looks really purposeful in that dark green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Lovely dark green Zipper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Some very good progress! Looking very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Hello Arthur looking great! Nice paintjob! The green really is a great background to the high vis national insignia. 😍 just one thing: I am not so convinced by those red dots on the back however. I am sure they are historically correct, but they look a bit artificial. 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Sam said: Hello Arthur looking great! Nice paintjob! The green really is a great background to the high vis national insignia. 😍 just one thing: I am not so convinced by those red dots on the back however. I am sure they are historically correct, but they look a bit artificial. 🤔 I agree. There's a few strange things in this Kinetic/Ammo instructions. I plan on toning these down with some oil paints but maybe you are right I should just remove them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 4 hours ago, arfa1983 said: I agree. There's a few strange things in this Kinetic/Ammo instructions. I plan on toning these down with some oil paints but maybe you are right I should just remove them now. I only ran a quick web search but I didn’t find any picture of the green zipper with those 🔴. But I may be totally wrong! Your build looks so cool, In my opinion it would be a pity. But it‘s your build, and my taste is probably a bit weird. I am used to honest debriefs, grades off. 👍🏽 And that’s also especially valid for my work. That’s how we get better. 🫡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 So I used some Mr Mark Softer to remove those red dots. And I immediately was happy with the result. I've also painted the remaining colours and given it a wash. I want it to look quite dirty. Really just need to matt coat and do final assembly now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 She's looking great Arthur, really nice work. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 looks super. virtually done now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Well, its done now! Heavily weathered. This fought me every step of the way but it was all my own doing! I'll get some better photos into the gallery tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 A cracking result Arthur, she looks really good. Nice job on the weathering, certainly looks well used. Thanks for having taken part in the GB and very well done on producing such a great model. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Hello there Arthur Lovely Starfighter indeed! I really like the weathering. Did you use oil paints for that job? The removing of the red dots has really paid off in my opinion, it looks very very classy like this. You have inspired me, so this bird here is now on my to-do list: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Thanks Sam! Yes I used oils with a dot filter, as well as MIG oilbrusher which I just bought, plus the usual tamiya panel line wash. For the dot filter though I used a little too much titanium white which then lead to all kinds of problems. Thankfully the acrylic flat coat is totally impervious to enamel thinners as it's seen a lot. Let's see how it looks under a bit more light when I get photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) Got my photos into the gallery. Another GB done and dusted! This was a great GB, with varied but related aircraft giving a very nice theme which was not too broad but also more interesting than STGB where every plane is the same! Thanks @modelling minion for all your encouragement and everyone else for their likes and comments too. This one may not have gotten across the line without the support. Btw the RBF tags are semi fictional and just put on to add some visual interest and draw the eyes away from the faults. Edited September 18, 2022 by arfa1983 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 @arfa1983 In the gallery thread you stated "but I really feel I did not do this kit justice" I have to strongly disagree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 super finish. the rbf tags really add to the look too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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