PhilB 1,432 Posted January 25, 2011 Nice to see you sorted out the flat coat Loic! As far as a long term solution you may consider the Model Master enamels. I have been totally converted to their clear coats which I mix with their lacquer thinners. It dries in minutes. I use their gloss as a base for decals and their flat and satin coats as a mix for the final sealing coat. Might be worth a try. Looking good mate! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 26, 2011 Hey guys, thanks a lot. I will have a look at those flat coats For th etime being, here is a few pics of the "add dirt to the bird" process. The lost subtle effects do not really show on the pics (ie under the main fuel tank, etc...) but you get the main idea I guess. Hope you still like it and thanks for following Cheers, Loic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamme 112 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Loic. Your "add dirt to the bird" Is really well done! Do somebody have more popcorn, please?....... Thank You... Cheers, Jamme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 29, 2011 Hello guys, and thanks for the kind words. I had a very busy week at work so I only managed to work a few minits here and there but I think I have nevertheless made some progress so I will post an update later this weekend. Cheers, Loic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 30, 2011 Hello guys, I promised an update so here it is So, I mainly worked on the bits and pieces lately and managed, little by little to progress the build. There is not much to say but there are loads of pics Please keep in mind that most pieces (windscreen, etc...) are not glued yet, they were just laid down for the pics so there is still some work to do and the pics did also show me some things that I did not notice but need some work. Anyway, enough talking, here are the pics : ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Loic 1,927 Posted January 30, 2011 ... Some of the above but in B&W I like those B&W shots plus I tryed to shot the pics in a maner that it could have been done by a 54mm photographer... trying to somehow replicate the "real spitfire" pics... you will make your mind about it guys. Once it is completed, I will shot some more with a proper background. Hope you guys still like it and any comments are welcome as usual. Cheers, Loic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allok 41 Posted January 30, 2011 Looks pretty darn good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks a lot mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 5 Posted January 31, 2011 I'm speechless here. That engine and it's weathering looks amazing like out of a book. Top notch! Cheers, Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilB 1,432 Posted January 31, 2011 Lovely weathering there Loic, especially those oil streaks! The black and white photos really look the part, I used the same technique on my malta 109 diorama and its really great! Nearly there mate! (We gotta get out of here anyway before those Phantom lot take over! ) Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks a lot my friend. I love B&W pics, they allow you to compare your model to the "real thing"... or at least the "vision of the real thing" we usually have. Not quite flatering most of the time but at least instructive I too have noticed about this phantom menace... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
