ScanmanDan Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I've been lurking for some time but thought I'd post my first WIP. The plan is to build this kit pretty much out of the box, just replace those icky vinyl tires. So far I've put together the two Allisons. I spent a bit more time painting up the first engine only to read that they are mostly invisible once installed. First one; Second engine; I've been playing around with artists oils, as washes, dry brushed and thinned with lacquer thinners sprayed on as tints. Not too sure if I've got a handle on quite how they work but having fun none the less. Following the instructions I'm just about to start work on the wheel wells. I might add a few lines with lead wire but so far everything is going together very well. Thanks for stopping in for a look. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Morning Dan and That is beautiful work on the engine so far and looking forward to seeing the rest! The effect that you've achieved is so subtle and lifelike, a great job! So, what's the secret??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Nice work Dan, that's a great effect you've got on those engines. Looking forward to the updates. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 good start... the engines might not be all that visible but you will know the work you have put in and that makes the difference..... look forward to the rest of the build Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 looks awesome, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Dan, and congrats on the finish of those engines... and don't worry - you'll know they're there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thank you all for such a cordial welcome. I'm glad you like my little efforts. I've been working on the main gear bays. Everything fits nice and snug but I couldn't leave well enough alone. Just had to add some bits and bobs to the well top. After looking at the reference again I think I got the runs a bit back to front but I'm going to have to live with it. Besides, now I get to do the fun part... painting Busdriver--Thank you. No secret, I usually block out all my colours with either Tamiya or Lifecolor acrylics. Then wash with oil paints thinned with turps and lighter fluid. After that its a dry brush with lighter mixes of oil paints. All topped off with a very thin tint of oils thinned with lacquer thinners sprayed with an airbrush. Lots of steps but I do love to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 No secret, I usually block out all my colours with either Tamiya or Lifecolor acrylics. Dan, where do you get your Lifecolor paints from? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey Kev, Metro Hobbies, Station Street and Canterbury Road Box Hill. They now have pretty much the whole range on offer. Three or four big displays. And being the paint fiend that I am I'm slowly getting a few each week as I drive right past them on the way to work. I haven had too much of a play with them I'm still seeing what works best to thin then, only using Windex right now. I haven't tried lacquer thinner yet like I use for my Tamiyas. They do seem to have good covering properties and dry dead flat. Lots of trick colours though Hope that helps. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks Dan. Metro Hobbies is a bit out of my way, but I have noticed them on eBay occasionally. I'll have to give them a go. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks Dan. Metro Hobbies is a bit out of my way, but I have noticed them on eBay occasionally. I'll have to give them a go.Kev They are seriously good paints Kev - Have a look at my review here. I realise you're upside down, but the UK importer is http://www.airbrushes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 They are seriously good paints Kev - Have a look at my review here. I realise you're upside down, but the UK importer is http://www.airbrushes.com Thanks for the link Mike. Good review, and they do indeed sound like good paints. I was taken by the fact that they have an RAAF set! I'll get me one of those for my 2 Boomerang kits if I can. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks for the link Mike. Good review, and they do indeed sound like good paints. I was taken by the fact that they have an RAAF set! I'll get me one of those for my 2 Boomerang kits if I can.Kev are lifecolor enamel or acryllic? Will need some new paints when I start the F?A-18 that is gathering dust - am used to enamels so guess I should stick to what I know (unless i get acryllic and a cheap model to practice on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstore Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice start on the P-38! I've been thinking of buying one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Roughing in the paint. I'll get to the details tomorrow night. Main colour is Lifecolor UA134 Zinc Chrome thinned with more Windex over bare plastic. Though I think I will follow Mikes great Lifecolor review and prime my bits before I shoot Lifecolor colour coats in the future. Thanks for the review Mike! robw_uk -- Lifecolor are acrylics. Give them a try they are nice paints to work with and have heaps of premixed colours. I'm still most comfortable with Tamiya acrylics, mainly as I have the most experience with them, but I'm getting really tired of having to mix every colour I want. denstore -- Thank you. So far this kit has built like a dream. I'd buy another in a second. Thanks for looking in. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 robw_uk -- Lifecolor are acrylics. Give them a try they are nice paints to work with and have heaps of premixed colours. I'm still most comfortable with Tamiya acrylics, mainly as I have the most experience with them, but I'm getting really tired of having to mix every colour I want. cheers Dan... may get some for a test build before hitting the F/A-18 (its only 1/72 but want to add a bit of AM/mods to make it my best yet).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Not much added, too much real life in the way. I plumped for the Scale Aircraft Conversions metal landing gear. They seem a touch soft but hopefully will add a bit of support to the bird once she's finished. I'm planing on using rare earth magnets and with iron bits hidden in some resin wheels to keep her nose down rather than add a ton of weight to the nose, even so, the finished kit will weight a fair bit . We'll see just how well that works out... Gear painted and installed; I've been fiddling with the other main wheel well and thinning out openings and grills in some of the other parts. Progress but nothing much to show for it. I did get the Verlinden cockpit 'improvements' set. I don't think I'll bother with using much of it as it's pretty basic stuff, I 'm just glad I picked it up cheap on ebay. Thanks for stopping in for a look. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I like that. Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That's looking very good, I might just have to get one for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanD Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have this kit in my "To do over winter" so I'll be watching this progress .... great work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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