Luke1199 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Thats the light green down, letting it all dry then I'll give it another coat and start the darker green. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 That paint looks like a good, and you seem to be spraying freehand? Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: That paint looks like a good, and you seem to be spraying freehand? Nice! I'm just handpainting the camouflage, got some new brushes which are a joy to paint with compared to our old ones 😅 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Really nice work Luke, the camo is coming along a treat and looks very good for brush painting. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 It’s coming on really nicely. The paint and scheme look great, great choice of subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Hi all, finally got the dark green down. Need to touch up a few areas but that's the hard part done. Wing tanks are up next and I also need to blend the scheme along the fuselage then it's on to the undercarriage. Thanks for looking in! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Good progress there Luke, be grand to see it up on its feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Very nice job on the painting Luke, she's looking very good. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 That's looking really nice, Luke James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Hi all, hectic couple of weeks as I've just started a new job but I'm getting back into the swing of things and intent on finishing this F-5 before the 16th. I've painted the wheel wells and gear doors (still on the sprue) I've also started painting the wing tanks and blending the camouflage along the fuselage (though I can't find the light green I used at the moment so that'll have to wait). The engine nozzles are also on now, just a touch up needed where the silver has gone astray. Thanks for looking in! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 She really is looking very good Luke, you're doing a great job on her. You have plenty of time left before the deadline so don't worry about rushing her. Best of luck with your new job too, hope it works out well for you. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Congratulations on the new job Luke, your model is coming along nicely too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 She's looking really good, Luke James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Cracking job there, Luke! It's been an age since I looked in at this STGB but so nice to see what a great job you've done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Hi all, home stretch now. The gear is on now along with (some) of the gear doors, the blending of the camouflage is also done along the fuselage which was quite challenging to do but came out decent. Giving it a gloss and leaving it overnight then i can hopefully get the decals on tomorrow. Then its just the front gear to do, anyone who saw my dads build will know how weak the front gear is on this kit so just one final hurdle to jump 😅 Thanks for looking in! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Man, that's superb, Luke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 That's looking very good there Luke, can't wait for the decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Looking more than decent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Very nice work Luke, the painting turned out great and I am looking forward to seeing the decals go on. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Looking really good there, Luke James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 looking good just watch that nosewheel not the best and probably the worst part of the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Hi all, last post before this goes in the gallery. Just a few finishing touches needed now, front gear is on too now and will hopefully set overnight. Decals went on lovely and gave it a light panel line wash. Overall very happy with this build, kit was challenging at times but I can't knock the final product, it goes together quite well in the end. Thanks to all who've followed along and left comments, and thanks to @Robert Stuart and @modelling minion for hosting- my first GB has been a great experience and its been great to see what everyone else has built. Wasn't even a massive fan of the F-5 when I started but that's definitely changed now! Thanks for looking in! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 That does look good Luke, you overcame the challenges well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 She looks really good, Luke Like you, the F-5 has grown on me considerably during this GB too James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Very tidy! And congrats on your first GB too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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