B-17 "Flying Fortress" - 1/32 by HK Models, Eduard, Profimodel

[Roy vd M. 106]

Another solution for the decal problem is to airbrush it on. That saves the nice rivet detail and emphasizes the panel lines. 

 

But then you'd have to take the other one off as well. 

[elmarriachi 2,590]

HI,

the problems are solved I have removed the decals and brushed it once more on this panel.... then a new decal on it - finished Nobody will see it later  

 

 

... now... the exhaust pipes were painted.....:

 

 

The landing gear as well... and installed some wiring..... 

 

 

Some further parts painted in black (matt) and olive green (matt)..... olive will also follow on the engines later...

 

 

 

 

and the wings partialy mounted.....: 

 

 

 

 

 

So far for today....

 

Micha

[Silver Dollar 207]

Outstanding.  A very well done finish.  

[Ferry NL 18]

Beautiful work! Finish is great!!

[elmarriachi 2,590]

Thank you @all!  

The next steps will be painting of the olive green at the engines, then black/brown oil washing on the complete model......  

BR
Michael

[Loic 1,927]

Very beautifull !

Those exaust are top of the shelves !

[elmarriachi 2,590]

Just started the weathering at the first wing's downside..... a little oil color later it looks like that .....

 

 

 

 

BR
Michael

[elmarriachi 2,590]

.... some minutes of drying..... and a smooth cloth later it looked like that:

 

 

 

 

 

 

BR

Micha

[Loic 1,927]

[Silver Dollar 207]

The wash looks great.  When you wiped the surface, which direction did you move the cloth?  Did you go in a circular pattern or straight?  Thanks in advance.  

[elmarriachi 2,590]

AT the beginnin in all directions...  at the end only straight in the direction of flight ....

[Silver Dollar 207]

Thanks Michael.  I just hope the washes stick to my foil.  

[marauderdriver 4,044]

Love the exhaust .......What is your secret Sir?

[Roy vd M. 106]

This is just marvelous. I hope I'll be able to get a result somewhere close to this beauty on my project. 

[elmarriachi 2,590]

Hi,

the exhaust's painting..... first black over all.... then airbrush with low pressure.... light beige s prinkled over it.... then a darker brown..... more darker brown.... and a little bit of grey. Then the rings painted in black..... later will follow black smoke pigments .... also on the wings ....

BR
Michael