Gazzas Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Love it! Makes me all nostalgic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 A master class in weathering using paint as opposed to washes. Superb work, you should be really happy with the results so far. Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) Thanks again everybody. I`m actually quite suprised that the walkways vary that much and they haven`t been standardized, don`t they feature some sort of anti slip coating? Jari, these cruise books are a really great source, I now know how to paint that arresting gear: Additionally I just noticed the blue grid on the aivionics bay door, is that a container for counter measures? As always, I appreciate any input Emil Edited November 1, 2017 by Emilio Gazzas and sandokan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Yes that is one of the ALE-29 pods, there are 20 chaff (blue) and 10 flare (metal). Depending on the mission requirements you could have all (30) chaff or all flare or a mix of 10-20. Jari Gazzas and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks Jari, that is some great info. Another thing to implement into my build! Emil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Small update: I painted the exhaust area and the radar. In addiation to that the Intruder has been prepared for a gloss coat by light sanding, to get rid of any kind of orange peel surface. Furthermore the outer wings have been finished, I painted the red parts on the control surfaces and the white wing fold mechanism. I dryfitted the exhausts for this pic And last but not least a shot of the whole model from the front, that thing has quite a wingspan! Next up a gloss coat and decals. Emil Gazzas, Christoffer Lindelav, Shaka HI and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Great paintjob!! NavyF4s and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Stunning paintwork !! Steve NavyF4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Fabulous! I like it a lot, and this radar... Stunningly good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Gorgeous paint job on a cracking build! Torben NavyF4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Fantastic! That paintwork really makes me envious and wanting to try to emulate it. NavyF4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks again everybody, really appreciate all the positive feedback! Gazzas, go for it, you can`t go wrong. But back to modelling business, while the gloss coat dries I continued work on all the bits and bobs. The TRAM pod has been finished, I added some generic wiring to make it more interesting: In addition to that I decided to add a center line tank, so I worked on that, the MERs and the Radome, which has a very persistent seam line. Emil A-10LOADER, johncrow, Starfighter and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsahling1 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Damn you, that paint job made me look at a photo of a really weathered A-6E from the Gulf War and AOA decals just released markings for the plane I always wanted to try. So I bought a set of decals which means I'll have to pick up another 1/32 A-6E soon....at least I think seamless intakes are now available.... :-) A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Ok another update gents, the Intruder is all decaled and weathered. The AOA decals performed beatifully over a gloss coat, and I had zero silvering. Then I progressed with some dark grey panel line wash. I applied it using a pin wash technique, which gives me more controll over the amount of wash and which surface detail I want to highlight. Especially on these intensely riveted Trumpeter kits, just slapping on a wash could look to strong. This was followed by a matte coat and some oil weathering, according to reference. After the oils have cured I sprayed over some light grey touch ups. Right now I`m on track to finish her by the end of next week, currently working on all the bits and bobs. And she is already standing on her own legs, I had a feeling that this one might end up as a tail sitter, but appears I was wrong. Anyhow here are some pictures: Criticism and ideas are always welcome Emil johncrow, Dragon, Marcel111 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 great work emil exceptional paint F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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