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F4U-1A * * F I N I S H E D * * Now with 'scenery'
- Thread starter ij001
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Sherman 18
Master at Arms
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Looking great Ian!
Looking great Ian!
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Top job on the paint fading Ian.
With its glossy finish its somewhat difficult to evaluate the paint fading but from what I can see its looking very nice indeed, the only thing I might do if this was my model is add some tiny mottling in a color just barely darker than faded color used to fade the panels on the fuselage and wings so not all of the panels appear as solid large pale squares.
Its really difficult to decide at this point how far to go with paint fading on a model since the markings and flat clear coat will totally change how the finished model looks. :idonno
Matrixone
Top job on the paint fading Ian.
With its glossy finish its somewhat difficult to evaluate the paint fading but from what I can see its looking very nice indeed, the only thing I might do if this was my model is add some tiny mottling in a color just barely darker than faded color used to fade the panels on the fuselage and wings so not all of the panels appear as solid large pale squares.
Its really difficult to decide at this point how far to go with paint fading on a model since the markings and flat clear coat will totally change how the finished model looks. :idonno
Matrixone
ij001
Well-known member
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Yep, good point, Les. Think I'll just limit the mottle to the lighter blue tho' as there's quite a lot going-on within the darker tone.
Thanks
Ian
Yep, good point, Les. Think I'll just limit the mottle to the lighter blue tho' as there's quite a lot going-on within the darker tone.
Thanks
Ian
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Looks really great Ian! Can't wait to see the finished kit.
Mike
Looks really great Ian! Can't wait to see the finished kit.
Mike
ij001
Well-known member
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Thanks all, appreciate the time you've taken to comment.
Started decalling this morning and the whole 'tone' of the model has just lifted. I'm really happy with the way it looks now. When I start the deeper weathering the tone will obviously change again, and then again when I matt it all down. I plan on adding a little light grey into the matt varnish on the topsides which accent those sun scorched areas a little more.
AFN.
Ian
Thanks all, appreciate the time you've taken to comment.
Started decalling this morning and the whole 'tone' of the model has just lifted. I'm really happy with the way it looks now. When I start the deeper weathering the tone will obviously change again, and then again when I matt it all down. I plan on adding a little light grey into the matt varnish on the topsides which accent those sun scorched areas a little more.
AFN.
Ian
phantom II
Master at Arms
F4U-1A - Colouring-in done (pic heavy)
Sorry for the lack of comments . Hard to evaluate while it is so shinny
Cheers, Christian B)
Sorry for the lack of comments . Hard to evaluate while it is so shinny
Cheers, Christian B)
ij001
Well-known member
F4U-1A - decalled
Never used Ventura decals before, exactly like Tally Ho (probably same printer), they stick like limpets, as thin as a coat of paint and very responsive to Micro-Sol. Excellent product !!
Probably won't get any bench time over the weekend, and then not until at least Tuesday next week. When I do the first job will be a light oil wash into the panels. Thanks folks for taking the time to look and/or comment thus far. More in a few days.
Ian
Never used Ventura decals before, exactly like Tally Ho (probably same printer), they stick like limpets, as thin as a coat of paint and very responsive to Micro-Sol. Excellent product !!
Probably won't get any bench time over the weekend, and then not until at least Tuesday next week. When I do the first job will be a light oil wash into the panels. Thanks folks for taking the time to look and/or comment thus far. More in a few days.
Ian
phantom II
Master at Arms
F4U-1A - decalled
Oooohh , I'm liking this a lot
Good to hear someone still knows how to make decals . I thinks I have some of theirs in the stash :coolio
Looks so much better without the glare
Cheers, Christian B)
Never used Ventura decals before, exactly like Tally Ho (probably same printer), they stick like limpets, as thin as a coat of paint and very responsive to Micro-Sol. Excellent product !!
Probably won't get any bench time over the weekend, and then not until at least Tuesday next week. When I do the first job will be a light oil wash into the panels. Thanks folks for taking the time to look and/or comment thus far. More in a few days.
Ian
Oooohh , I'm liking this a lot
Good to hear someone still knows how to make decals . I thinks I have some of theirs in the stash :coolio
Looks so much better without the glare
Cheers, Christian B)
F4U-1A - decalled
Killer!
Killer!
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
F4U-1A - decalled
Really like the finish Ian. And I love that it's a bit of unique markings. Really cool!
Mike
Really like the finish Ian. And I love that it's a bit of unique markings. Really cool!
Mike
ij001
Well-known member
F4U-1A
Not much progress this week - simply I've done the same work to this build as I have to the Shelf Queen Hurri. So the undersides have been 'dirty black washed' and I've added just a couple of streaks with a lot more to follow soon.
As for the topsides, because the F4U seemed to fade and chip in very specific areas I needed to be a whole lot more controlled in how I reproduced this effect. I think I've got it, but as ever I'll take any and all suggestions...
Remember the chipping will 'calm down' after a couple of light washes and more streaks'n stains have been applied. Please let me know what you think.
AFN
Ian
Not much progress this week - simply I've done the same work to this build as I have to the Shelf Queen Hurri. So the undersides have been 'dirty black washed' and I've added just a couple of streaks with a lot more to follow soon.
As for the topsides, because the F4U seemed to fade and chip in very specific areas I needed to be a whole lot more controlled in how I reproduced this effect. I think I've got it, but as ever I'll take any and all suggestions...
Remember the chipping will 'calm down' after a couple of light washes and more streaks'n stains have been applied. Please let me know what you think.
AFN
Ian
phantom II
Master at Arms
F4U-1A
Cheers, Christian B)
Cheers, Christian B)
F4U-1A
I think that's what I miss on my chipping attempts, washes afterwards. Makes sense
I think that's what I miss on my chipping attempts, washes afterwards. Makes sense
