Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thanks everyone for the kind words! I think the maksing and spraying was the simple part It's all a question of what color you use. I always use Acrylic paints thinned very much 60/40 or 50/50. For this model i used my 5 year old airbrush, the grey and brown with a 0,35mm noozle and the green with a 0,25mm noozle, that's all. For the weathering i'll use my new Infinity Airgun with a 0,15mm noozle. In the past i tryed a few times thinned enamel paints, but i was not pleased with the results and it was a real mess. I think i can't reach that results with enamel paints.Cheers,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Looks good Chris, I have my kit cracked open but I haven't started anything yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks Ron & Dan! Like i said before, thin the paint more about 60/40 or 50/50 and use low pressure, around 1 bar. Then it should work with Acrylic paints. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rigor Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Chris look's great getting there oh by the way never to old to play with playdough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Nice work Chris Doesn't seem long since you cracked open the box. Lovely paint job. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcauchi Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Lovely paint job Chris, this is really excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks Gentlemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Here is the next update.The basic colors looked to much like my SpitfireIn case of that, i started to overspray the basic colors with my finish varnish (Gunze 7ml flat, 3ml gloss and 2ml water) and added some drops of black to it.Left one oversprayed, right one still in basic color. You can clearly see the difference.And this is, how the bird is looking now. After the deluted black were applyed overall, i started to spray the basic color in small amounts again, just to lighten up and create a "used" finish.The bottom side was done in my "usual" way with post shading.Now i'll paint some markings before i'll attach the decals. Stay tuned...Cheers,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancman Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Very nice Chris, very nice indeed I like it Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Marvelous paint work Chris. You certainly are a wizz with the airbrush! I must remember that formula for the darkening coat too... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks Graham & Kevin! Well, i don't know what a "Wizz" is, but i think it's nothing bad... I tryed that darkening methode the first time and it worked well for me. Just don't forget to stop early enough and always have a look from a far distance in day light when using this. Otherwise it's overdone fast, in that case to dark.Thanks,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Very, very good Chris. That's an innovative recipe. For the records, I'm stealing it for my next project, a Sopwith Camel. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 HI A great job your doing. That's going to be a sharp looking model. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks Rato & Texas! Steal what ever you want Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Your work is always top notch Chris. I really enjoy following your builds Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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