AliGauld Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Nicely done. It's looking really good. As always phenomenal brush work. I really don't know how you do it but it's an absolute pleasure to watch coming together. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 What he said ^^^ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Ditto! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Ditto all three aboce comments! Terry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 looking good Chris, I'm still in awe that you can get such smooth results with a brush 👍 rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Lovely work Chris - can't wait to see the camo on this one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Nicely done. It's looking really good. As always phenomenal brush work. I really don't know how you do it but it's an absolute pleasure to watch coming together. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, very kind, I always love the painting bit. 3 hours ago, mark.au said: What he said ^^^ Thanks Mark, will speed up a bit now hopefully. Fingers crossed 🤞 2 hours ago, Johnson said: Ditto! Thanks Charlie 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Ditto all three aboce comments! Terry. Thanks Terry 1 hour ago, shortCummins said: looking good Chris, I'm still in awe that you can get such smooth results with a brush 👍 rgds John(shortCummins) Thanks John , not ever used an airbrush, you guys that can use those are clever chaps when it comes to painting. 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Lovely work Chris - can't wait to see the camo on this one! Thanks Roger, me too!!!😄 might be able to get the first coat on tonight hopefully. Thanks guys for your kind comments Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I have to agree that I am really impressed with how smooth that finish is. It looks superb so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Thanks Opus999, very kind of you, pleased with how the underside has come out. There are a few dust particles here and there which I need to rub out. I really enjoy brush painting especially yellow strangely enough!!! Thanks Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Also in awe of your brush painting skills. I sometimes brush paint 1/48 models but cheat slightly by spraying the varnish in the hope of hiding any brush marks. John. 🇺🇦 PS: What paint are you using? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Also in awe of your brush painting skills. I sometimes brush paint 1/48 models but cheat slightly by spraying the varnish in the hope of hiding any brush marks. John. 🇺🇦 PS: What paint are you using? Thanks John , very kind . I use Humbrol enamel paints and just thin them slightly so they level when painted. The varnishes I use are Johnsons Klear for the gloss and then Windsor and Newton Galeria acrylic matt varnish to finish. The Klear doesn't need thinning but I thin the Galeria with water to eliminate brush marks. It does take a lot longer than airbrushing, but the good thing is you don't need to mask the model apart from some hard demarcation lines. Thanks John Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hi all Some paint has been applied to the topside too, 4 coats of thinned Humbrol 106 Ocean Grey Post shaded and ready for some dark green now Thanks for looking Chris 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm looking at a cracking WIP. Cockpit looks very tasty. The fuel tank cover is spot on, with the realistic overlap 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Winded Penguin said: I'm looking at a cracking WIP. Cockpit looks very tasty. The fuel tank cover is spot on, with the realistic overlap 👍 Thanks WP that is really kind of you. I have another one, with some PE and Resin aftermarket extras, although Airfix's cockpit is great on it's own. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Fabulous paintwork yet again. Looking really good. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Fabulous paintwork yet again. Looking really good. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair pleased with it so far looking forward to the green now Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Beautiful paintwork Chris, I always marvel at the finish you achieve, even as subtle a post-shade as I can get with an airbrush. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I have just found this build Chris. She’s looking fantastic. The cockpit looks brilliant and the the extra wires you added are wonderful. I’ll tag along for the rest of the ride if that’s ok. Johnny ps. Great brush painting too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 8 hours ago, mark.au said: Beautiful paintwork Chris, I always marvel at the finish you achieve, even as subtle a post-shade as I can get with an airbrush. Thanks Mark , that's really kind, I do love the painting stages and trying to replicate a weathered paint finish is an enjoyable challenge . 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I have just found this build Chris. She’s looking fantastic. The cockpit looks brilliant and the the extra wires you added are wonderful. I’ll tag along for the rest of the ride if that’s ok. Johnny ps. Great brush painting too. Thanks Johnny, very kind too. Hhe kit's cockpit is very well detailed so did not need to add much st all. Welcome along too. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 First Dark Green coat brushed on Should start to look a bit better from now on . Thanks for looking in. Chris 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Should start to look a bit better from now on . And it does! Always nice when the second colour goes on. Looks good Chris! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 52 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Should start to look a bit better from now on . 'From now on'? It's been looking good from the start Chris - just sayin', Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 49 minutes ago, Dunny said: 'From now on'? It's been looking good from the start Chris - just sayin', I couldn't put it better myself. "Excellent"* Cheers, Alistair * ©️David Banks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Wot ^^^^ they said. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 And wot ^^^^^they said. You've got a distinct soft demarcation there over the rear fuselage, how did you do that with a brush? John. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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