Out2gtcha Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Nice................the bottom looks NICE and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Got some more painting done today working on the top side. After a few different trials I think I was able to come close to duplicating the extra dark sea grey. The winning concoction was a mix 98% xf-24 2% xf18 mix. Here is the heavily weathered seafire I am trying to match. Here is where I am as of now This is my first attempt at this heavy a wear and tear. After priming the model I masked off the nose area and sprayed it with krylon rattle can aluminum. I sanded the top portion (anti glare panel) so the paint would stick better. I would think they would have tried to keep this area in as best a condition as possible with touch ups etc. After applying the camo I dabbed bits of masking tape over the partially dry paint and ended up with the current result. Still needs some touch ups but I think the technique was rather effective. Here are a few more. Please let me know if you has any suggestions. Edited October 9, 2012 by mz826 sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Excellent progress on the Seafire. Bottom paint looks nicely laid down and smooth Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Got a few of the touch ups done but I see that a few more are required. I need to spray a little more green up front as the first coat came up in far to great a quantity, this wont take long. I got a few of the decals on as well, despite their age they went on quite well. One of the fuse roundels was the only casualty of the 30 plus year old sheet. Still have to make the fuse code masks and paint them on and after a few touch ups we will be on to the weathering. Edited October 14, 2012 by mz826 Derek B and sandokan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Fantastic ! Love the chipped, weathering effect. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Looking good mate! Your figures are looking pretty good too. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 GOOD SHOW ! great weathering.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the compliments guys. I can't take credit for the figures though, they are pre painted.... I am terrible with figures. The metal up front has to be toned down a bit still but I think a little more green should take care of it. The exhaust stains and dirty weathering should help quite a bit too. Got the code masks printed out today at work so hopefully they can be painted on one night this week. Any tips on how to lessen the glare on those royal navy decals? I trimmed them down as much as I could. Would a few more rounds of micro sol do the trick? Thanks again for watching! Edited October 16, 2012 by mz826 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Alright gents, got this one pretty much all buttoned up. Got the decals on and some weathering done. Thank you very much to Keith in the uk, Lsp Mike,and BloorwestSir for the decals! I think the exhaust staining helped tone down the paint peeling up front. I will take few glamour shots tomorrow but these will do for now. Thanks for watching! Edited November 13, 2012 by mz826 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaffyMan Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh that’s very nice – I like the look a lot Supper Job Happy Days - Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Sweet looking Seafire Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmh53wrench Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Really really great job on this old kit!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Beautiful ... great job Sir. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Very good - nice weathering effect (also a nice - and not often seen - subject) Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Excellent Job on the finish, it's so nice to see these old kits get built, and when one is this nice it's particularly so. I cant tell you how many parks and back yard sandboxes probably still have parts of my old 1/32 kits I had to "play" with when I built them 40 years ago, but seeing an "adult" version this classic kit this well done is a true pleasure. All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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