Dads203 Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Hot off the bench and a lovely build. Lots of AM used mainly Brassin Weapons and the Quinta cockpit set. Painted with MRP and Mr Hobby paints, weathered with oils and AK weathering pencils. Link to the build:- Enjoy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/158059068@N08/53763418677/in/album-72177720314321315/ 45 3
SAT69 Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Excellent build. The asymetric load got my attention. I presume a high speed cannon is carried where the external wing tank would normally be seen? 1
robgizlu Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Lovely build Dan - the exhaust staining is particularly good Rob 1
stevej60 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Superb build Dan always nice to see a Sandy in camoflage and "tooled up" with a full load,How did you do the painting ? I'm sick of looking at my Thunderchief in it's tan base coat needing the two greens painting you've got the demarcation lines looking spot on. 1
Dads203 Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: Superb build Dan always nice to see a Sandy in camoflage and "tooled up" with a full load,How did you do the painting ? I'm sick of looking at my Thunderchief in it's tan base coat needing the two greens painting you've got the demarcation lines looking spot on. All done free hand Steve, I used SEA paints from MRP and they spray beautifully, the Bulk was done using an Iwata TR-1 brush with a 0.3 needle, this was more like blocking in the main colours. For tightening up the demarcation lines I used my Iwata CM-C with the pressure really dialled down and I added a drop of levelling thinner to further thin down the MRP paint. You have to get really close (less than a cm) to the surface and keep the brush moving but the results are excellent. Primer was Mr Surfacer 1500 black thinned down 60% Levelling thinner - 40% paint. Any roughness in the primer coat was knocked back with Micromesh. Easy 🫡 1
georgeusa Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Great looking Skyraider. Have a soft spot in my heart for this airplane as a bombing run by a Navy Skyraider saved my scruffy behind. Just superb and thanks for sharing. 1
stevej60 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 10 hours ago, Dads203 said: Easy 🫡 Thank's Dan I'll give it a go with a 0.3 needle. 1
redcap Posted June 3 Posted June 3 That's pretty much a perfect build Vietnam War Skyraider. Brilliant model. Gary 1
Jasper dog Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Great job Dan, superb attention to detail with some really nice touches. Some particularly highlights being the variation in colour on the bombs rather than being all identical green. The weathering on the drop tanks, the helmet hanging from the cockpit, the cockpit itself, the exhaust staining... Super modelling Darryl 1
Bullbasket Posted June 8 Posted June 8 OK Dan, you've built the obligatory wingy thing, now get back to building something with tracks and a big stick out in front that goes BANG! But on a more serious note, that does look good mate. I really like the SE Asia cammo. You've done a great job on it. I remember seeing these in the TV program "Tour of Duty". John. 1
Muchmirth Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Great to see coming together in your thread. I’ve learned a lot following your threads. Like to see how you do things as your finish and weathering is brilliantly executed…. I know zero out this plane but looks wonderful. fantastic job and glad to see you back at it! Paul 1
Keeff Posted June 8 Posted June 8 This is superb! The painting and subtle details are spot on! 👌 Keith 😁 1
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