Shaka HI Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thanks Chris...I'm stripping it again. Hopefully, I'll get the technique down -- third's the charm as they'd say. This thread is the insipiration, but I don't want the finish to be this dramatic: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235002039-f6f-hellcat-148-eduard/&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Gotcha Shaka - I agree, that thread is a bit over the top for me - the pics of the aircraft I've seen do not show that level of wear. I really liked your work on that cowling - can't believe you are stripping it and doing it over! That would be a keeper for me. BUT, looking forward to your work. It's going to be amazing, I'm certain. Chris Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) I would add very small amounts of YZC on top of some, but not all of the exposed scratches. Some small bits of YZC as well as silver along the wing leading edges. The Gloss Blue tended to stay better attached to the primer than the earlier flat sea blue and intermediate blue did. So, if anything the scratches and chipping should be less. The majority of foot traffic was on the inboard wing stubs because pilots climbed up from the trailing edge, and plane captains climbed up over the leading edge using the wheel as a step. There were raised rivet heads near the fuselage in the vicinity of the non skid areas, so paint tended to wear off these quickly. Scratches should be very narrow, which is why you need to keep the Prismacolor pencil very sharp. I actually thought the cowling in the second photo looked really good; maybe reduce the number of scratches by 25% but other than that i wouldn't change anything. -d- Edited June 14, 2017 by David Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Mahalo David. I appreciate your input. I use these builds in prep for future builds -- a NMF finish next. So I use the NMF for chipping on this build to practice...and what looks great to the naked eye looks horrible with macro photography. I think coverage is my issue. I'll let the metal finish dry longer before continuing with the clear/color coats! Rocat, BradG, Shawn M and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Ok I think this will do. I sealed the "primer" coat with clear before adding the color coat. Chipping is lighter, but I see the primer coming through on some of them which is what I'm after. It's glossy because I sealed the color coat for washes/filters! Starfighter, BradG, tomv87 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Subtle but very effective Shaka! Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Bang on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I wouldn't go too crazy on chipping, carrier based Hellcats didn't see much that would chip paint compared to land based. Shaka HI and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Ya..I agree, which is why I stripped it again! I'll go even lighter and I might not even add the silver coat because well..these layers are noticeable to me. I might just do the primer coat/chip with a dull knife or toothpick /color coat/ chip with a silver pencil on certain strategic spots ever so lightly... Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 You stripped that again? It looked great to me but eager to see your next attempt! Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Not sure if I'll keep this one either...unlike the pict above this was sprayed with a dull clear coat (Windsor Newton Matte/Tamiya Lacquer). Silver chipping was done with a Prisma Color pencil. I purposely layered the blue to show the ZCY underneath..just so...I'll try some MiG filters to break up the blue.. tomv87, Alain Gadbois, CANicoll and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 i actually like that one. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Me too....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Three's a charm! Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Four is...I'm not sure. But whatever, that one looks good to me. Richard Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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