LSP_Ron Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I like the weathering, Tamiya smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looking good Eric Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Eric Nice delicate touch on the weathering. Looking fantastic. What's the secret? Peter :popcorn: Edited November 16, 2012 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi Peter, You said it yourself.. delicate touch! I just positioned an piece of paper over the rib and sprayed a very highly thinned line of dark grey to give it a shadow. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks Eric Appreciate all the information I can gather and use on my Albatros. Terrific touch! Peter :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I may have to shamelessly try that same technique on my Pfalz, I really like the look and depth that it adds Nice work ROn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) I thought it was tamiya smoke too... phenomenal touch ups...... sharp and clean work.....very inspiring BTW love the propeller "wood" Shep Edited November 16, 2012 by shepard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 A real nice effort all the way around. Should look excellent once finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 For whatever it's worth, I just added this book to the database. This, along with the other title dedicated to the D.XII, gives some great combined data for this cool looking machine. http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reference/details.php?title=3531 http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reference/details.php?title=2726 (If you don't already own them, they're highly recommended.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 After a major struggle with Photobucket, I have come up with something else. Hope this works. I have tried a different technique to achieve the `look' that I am chasing, that is, an aircraft that has seen a bit of action, operating from gras/mud strips and that is generally weathered but reasonably well looked after. Also I wanted to depict it as having just finished a sortie. Starting with the top wing. I wanted to give this a streaked and faded effect that would show signs of rain running down the wings I loaded up a stiff bristle brush with black and flicked it all over the top surface of the wing: Left dry for an hour then blended with a clean thick brush full of thinner: Left dry for a while longer and further blended: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Onto the fuselage. I applied the same technique as above to the centre section of the fuselage and blended it to give it a bit of history I reckon that alot of stuff would have flicked up from the wheels onto the bottom of the wings so I mixed up a dirty brown mix Blended into the paint with the undercarriage fitted A different angle, the thinner really gives it a washed out effect and also blend it into the paint very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 The almost finished propeller with the decals applied. Just need to give it a final coat of clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 GEEZZZZ ! What can I say? From the awesome prop, to the great painting, wonderful pit, and now the weathering....Its beautiful !..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Remarkable! These last few close-up photos really show the depth that you've created in the fabric beautifully. Superb job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Great work, Eric. Love what you're doing. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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