KitmodellerNZ Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Nice looking Corsair! How did you like mixing the Tamiya acrylics? The colours look pretty good. Would you do it again, or try a different paint? Cheers david Thanks David. I really enjoy using the Tamiya Acrylics and use them on all my builds. They're good value for money here in NZ compared to some of the other options available. I'm always open to trying new products though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitmodellerNZ Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic work. I really like the chipping, it looks very realistic. How did you do it? Bryan Thanks Bryan. I first applied a coat of Mr Metal aluminium followed by a coat of clear. Then I applied AK Interactive Worn Effects followed by a custom mix of zinc chromate. After letting it dry for about 30 mins, I wet the surface and used a toothpick and brush to scrub/scratch through the top coat to reveal areas of the aluminium. I then applied another clear coat and a custom coat of dark sea blue. I also followed this by wetting the surface again and scrubbing/scratching through to reveal areas of the zinc chromate and aluminium. This gives the effect of multi layer chipping. Props to Doog's Models for his excellent reference on how to achieve this effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitmodellerNZ Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks for all the comments guys! I'm really glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lud13 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Perfect Corasair...!!! KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic looking Corsair!!! KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Man, that is a beautiful looking Corsair. Just love the Kiwi markings on this one. Awesome looking bird. Troy KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Outstanding Rgds KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Love it! The weathering and paint are superb. Superb! Kev Great model indeed! weathering is superb! "Superb". That's the same word that came immediately to my mind as well. Fantastic job of modeling in every way. Cheers, Chuck KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 What a beauty - the overall impression including the paintwork is outstanding Lothar KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Weathering is great, and after much wailing and gnashing of teeth about Aussie Corsairs NOT being released by Tamiya, it's good to see one done! KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Spectacular weathering! Love the NZ colors on the Navy blues! KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocat Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 What a great work! Must love those paintjob and weathering. KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh my that's beautiful.........I must finish mine........ KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 KitmodellerNZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitmodellerNZ Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks again guys! I'm currently working on Trumpeter's TBM-3 Avenger. I am also doing this in an RNZAF scheme 'Plonky'. Funny thing is, the RNZAF only operated the TBF, but Tim Wallis had his restored TBM painted in this same scheme. I will be finishing mine in a fairly weathered state though. http://kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-follow-as-i-build/32247-trumpeter-1-32-tbm-3-avenger Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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