Belle of Belmont

[ij001]

Looking very good there friend. The oversprayed invasion striped look just right. The topside green looks a couple of shades too light to my eye, but it may darken down some with a gloss coat on top. Chipped leading edge looks just superb.

As for the NMF underside debate (?). I'd say yes simply because it's documented that some of the very late razorbacks were delivered in NMF in May & June '44 (Bob Johnsons' 'Penrod & Sam' immediately springs to mind). Its also documented that some of those razorbacks were part or in-whole repainted at depot level and also at unit level, so in absence of any evidence to the contrary, there's a great argument for having yours in RAF Dark Green (?) and NMF... and let's be honest, it'll look great !!

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Ian I can add a touch of black to the green I'm using and darken it up some more, maybe I should have used a black base instead of primer grey.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[lupanzer]

It is looking very good,Bob!

Luiz

 

[ij001]

Ian I can add a touch of black to the green I'm using and darken it up some more, Thanks for the comments.

Or a darker green, if you have something like a RLM 'Black Green' that could work better... just a thought. Going to do a little more on mine this morning, some touching-up to do and I want to get the cowl on aswell.

Best

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Actually I think I do have that. how about a darkening of the panels lines with it and a slight over spray of the rest? RLM 70 right?

 

[jknaus]

I like it
James

 

[ij001]

Actually I think I do have that. how about a darkening of the panels lines with it and a slight over spray of the rest? RLM 70 right?

Sounds good, just take it carefully - less is more !!

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

too late...

I shot some of that black green RLM70 and saw how dark it was so stripped the old and shot new. Nice session in the garage this afternoon. See what can get accomplished when you have work projects off your back? :dance

Felt so good even the mask came off. :dude

Had one little mishap with the mask, I didn't trim away as much as I needed. Easy fix.

Not sure how much, if any, fading this gets. Think just dirt and grime is in order.

 

[Paulw]

Don;t look now but you screwed the pooch on that shade of red... :coolio

 

[ij001]

Nailed it !!

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Don;t look now but you screwed the pooch on that shade of red... :coolio

:smack




It's freakin' Red. Insignia Red, figured that's what they had laying around. Maybe you want Rose or Candy red? :love

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good, glad the masks did perform their usual ritual. :laugh: That chipping looks swell, keep going.

 

[dollar19]

From where I'm sitting Bob, she looks great!

 

[Paulw]

Don;t look now but you screwed the pooch on that shade of red... :coolio

:smack




It's freakin' Red. Insignia Red, figured that's what they had laying around. Maybe you want Rose or Candy red? :love

 

[phantom II]

One of my least favorite colors Never comes out the way you hoped :stinker

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

One of my least favorite colors Never comes out the way you hoped :stinker

Cheers, Christian B)

I have low expectations...

 

[phantom II]

One of my least favorite colors Never comes out the way you hoped :stinker

Cheers, Christian B)

I have low expectations...

That helps considerably B)

Cheers, C. B)

 

[Duke Maddog]

Looks fantastic! I like the red actually....

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Slipped some new photos in that I missed Bob! This is really looking good! I especially like how the metal finish turned out. The chipped paint on the edges looks pretty realistic as well.

 

[SA Dave]

She looks damn good mate :drinks