Scotsman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 since the emphasis seems to be on WWII and earlier , i thought I'd have a go with something a little more modern - I'm working on a Revell Mk6 Hunter -built pretty well OOB, although there may be a Resin seat , other than straight OOB - markings look like being 12 Squadron from 1988 - wrap round Low Vis green/grey - used while the Bucs were grounder for corrosion issues. (Xtradecals sheet from a few years back) Pics to follow - this is my second attempt at a Hunter - hopefully I'll finish this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 HI That's should be a very interesting build. Looking forward to seeing you build that bird. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hello Scotsman, I was really expecting someone to build a Hunter since the first day as it is a very popular jet I think. It is also good to have the Hawker serie to continue after the Huricane, Typhoon and Tempest... This being a Hawker aircraft... can anyone tell if those wheel wells are supposed to be IG or silver ?!?! Welcome on board! Cheers, Loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Good choice, welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 thanks guys - I was all set to shoot some pics of the pit last night - but by the time I'd finished the fusalage was together , and one of the wings was in place - damm it builds fast - I promise some pics this week tho'! As for the u/C Bays - I painted mine with alclad - and then hit it with a nice thick tamiya Smoke wash to add depth - looks ok to my less then discriminating eye ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Whooooo...nice subject choice! I'm having the same problem, trying to build something AND document it at the same time to post here. Good to see a jet in the mix here, Welcome! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Now with added pics ..... Fusalage - pardon the washed out look - the flash is harsh , and plastic pale! The U/C bays - using the Alclad/Tamiya smoke trick A rather poor one of the seat that's going into to her - its from the True Details sat , and was painted for a hunter I built , but gave up on a a while ago The wing/fusalage joint looks a little rough - I'm dealing with it - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Looks like a great deal of progress! I for one would love to know the 'Alclad Tamiya Smoke trick' because I've never heard of it and it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 No real trick as such , just prime using alclad primer - then a couple of decent coats of Alclad aluminium, leave to dry , and then thin down some Tamiya Smoke acrylic and paint on using a nice wide brush - It pops out the details beautifully , and gives a nice sheen to the metallic finish I stumpled on it back when I was working on my first hunter This might give you a better idea of way is looks - these are the hunter main U/C doors Again its a little washed out - flash photography and NMF really don't work well together - but I think you get the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 So it's really like a standard wash, but using Tamiya Smoke instead of, well, something else ( ). Great idea, and the results look great! I've had a hard time in the past working out how best to wash and dirty up NM finishes, so I'll definitely be giving this technique a go. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Nice work so far Scotsman! Cheers, Azgaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 some progress on my part .. painting .. Tje 12 Sq scheme is a wrapround version of the standard Dark Sea Grey/Dark Green scheme - and hard edged to boot, so ok , Out came the masking tape , and a LOT of swearing then ensued - as my good lady wife will atest to ..... Anyay basic paint first Dark Sea Grey - or if you prefer Humbrol 146 (bonus shot of the tip I call a work bench! Lots of masking The end result To be honest i'm not that happy with the pattern , its really not "fiddly " enough .. so more masking/ spraying may well ensue ... For those who say A) do it freehand ob use blue Tack ... Ok , but my pics ofthe Hunters show very tight paint demarcation , and i'm Really not that good with an airbrush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I reckon you're nailing this one beautifully Scotsman! I think I know what you mean when you say the camo pattern is not 'fiddly' enough, but I still think it looks pretty good. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Looks good to me, I'd certainly be happy with it! Gonna look really stunning when its completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 HI Looking better all the time. Your doing a good job on it. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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