Guest Peterpools Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Absolutely first class work ... beautifully done Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks guys! Thanks Kevin for your intervention. Next update soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Very well done. The chipping and exhaust weathering is some of the most realistic work I've ever seen. Tewika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Wow, that weathering is beautiful. Do you just draw on the weathering with the pencils? Does it have to be over a flat coat? I'm really interested in adding chips like that to my builds. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks Ron and Matt! Yes you'll need a flat surface to give the pencil a good grip. Then I use it like a regular pencil, drawing tiny dots or lines with more or less pressure. Tristan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 That is beautiful work Warbird. It has a feel of Ralph Riese about it and that it is about the highest compliment I think I can offer. Your patience must be boundless. The work on the wingroot is exemplary. The worn paint effect is very convincing as are the exhaust stubs. I cannot remember ever seeing anyone else take the time to paint and weather each individual stub. I imagine that many more modellers will take the trouble to do that in future seeing how good your's look. Thank you for showing us so clearly how well those wet transfers work. The results are exceptional. I hope that HGW plan on releasing many more subjects in that medium. Now I'm very eager to see more of your build. Great job. Tewika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks, much appreciated. The top right wing with a different pattern for the wing root wear, more oriented near the engine cowling. The underside has been weathered with airbrush, washes and watercolor pencils. I might consider add something by the end of the build, I'll see. Uncarina, leoasman and Bill Cross 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tewika Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 This thread is too Crazy! Seriously I'm amazed by your paint and wethering skills.. My wife came in the "Cave" asking me what I was screaming about... so I showed her (this thread).. she said: OMG!! Super, just Super! Cheers Ted somnas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks Ron and Matt! Yes you'll need a flat surface to give the pencil a good grip. Then I use it like a regular pencil, drawing tiny dots or lines with more or less pressure. Tristan Thank you Tristan. I will have to give that a try on my Typhoon build Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuky76 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Fantastic weathering. it´s look as real spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Nicely done Tristan! Great weathering especially along the underside of the fuselage. One thing you may want to do is close up the holes on either side and to the rear of the carburetor air intake. If you're not using the slipper tank the holes had the forward mounting lugs for the tank. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 That's exactly the look I was going for on mine, I just didn't have the knowledge or skill to pull it off. I'm learning so much, thank you! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks for your kind comments! Last update before inspection. A short wheel tutorial. Wheels, holded in a vice, were flattened with a flat modeling file. Since Spitfire wheels don't stand vertically you'll have to sand at an angle. Tailwheel too is flattened Checking left and right wheel have the same angle... After a coat of Mr Resin Primer, Barracuda resin wheels hubs were painted with Alclad aluminium and then masked using masks made with a compass cutter and a punch& die set. Raised masks were used to do.. ...that. Then wash and pigments were used to complete the task. Before and after. Weathered with airbrush and a wash. Cheers Edited December 17, 2014 by Warbird Vandy 1 VX 4, Anthony in NZ and geedubelyer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hi Warbird, Spectacular weathering my friend. This is a true lesson in realism. I am eager to see the finished article. Nice tip for painting the dust pattern on wheels, thanks. I had n't considered doing it that way. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That is just beautiful mate, learning lots! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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