Ryan Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Heading to Modelpalooza this weekend Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks Maru, but there are plenty of flaws...mostly self inflicted! Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Yep ; I will be there on Friday afternoon. Are you going to be able to go Ryan? Hope to see you there, I will look for you at the show. Chris Causey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbrdmech Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi Ryan, Just wanted to say great job so far and I love that you are building the ZM Mustang! I just finished the Tamiya Corsair and have picked back up on my ZM Mustang. I love these kits if just for the passion the owner has for his products. Those guys are so pleasant to see at Nationals. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I like my ZM Mustang so far. Havn't had any problems building it. It's not as sophisticated as the Tamiya P-51 but it holds it's own in my book. I know this won't be my last ZM Mustang. I'm fitting the Barracuda cockpit upgrades in this build but on further inspection the ZM cockpit would build perfectly acceptable as it comes in the box so my next ZM Mustang won't need the cockpit upgrades. Keep the updates coming! I'm following this build closely! Cheers Shane Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Coming Saturday Chris. Shane I feel the same way about ZM, I bought mine (Mustang and Skyraider) at a national convention and was able to spend some time with the staff, the President of ZM shared a few emails with me too afterwords. I think if I don't build their kits I've let them down! For those who haven't built the kits or know anything about them I suggest you visit the ZM website and read all the "The Old Man blogs" You can really feel the sincerity about the products and people behind them. http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_057.html Ryan Uncarina, Mal_Belford and wrbrdmech 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Wait this isn't a P-51..... image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Nope it's a test fuselage, 1/48 F-18 to be exact! I really hate washes and wanted to try something new so out came the test piece, airbrush and paint. I'll just describe the steps and let the pics do the rest. 1. Apply Tamiya NATO black as a solid pre-shade. 2. Apply Tamiya Yellow Green in a misted cloud pattern over the NATO leaving the black remaining in the cracks and recesses. (Very subtle) 3. Apply Model Master Clear to seal the color coats so far. 4. Apply the wash with diluted MM B-52 drab (a nice contrast to the Yellow Green...not too dark) 5. Seal with a Flat Coat. Note the P-51 parts haven't been washed or clear coated yet. image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Next I'll paint the tail gear and weather the tail section and the gear all at the same time. Thanks Ryan Edited September 24, 2014 by Ryan wrbrdmech and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi Ryan, Just one word: BRAVO! Pascal P.S: any news from the CD?... wrbrdmech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got it today! What an effort, thanks Pascal. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Nice! I hope it will be of some help Pascal Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Ryan Thanks for the mini tutorial .... always nice to add a new technique to the bag of tricks. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbrdmech Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Inspiring Ryan! I'm gonna have to go home and burn a little midnight oil on my ZM Mustang. Barracuda cockpit upgrades fitted. Time to get some paint out! Thanks Shane Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Inspiring Ryan! I'm gonna have to go home and burn a little midnight oil on my ZM Mustang. Barracuda cockpit upgrades fitted. Time to get some paint out! Thanks Shane Do it man, that thing wont build itself! Seriously thanks for the compliment. Ryan wrbrdmech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) For some time I have been wanting the try the techniques of the excellent modeler J.M. Villalba, here are (2) of the books he has written. Both books are very good and provide many step by step techniques Mr. Villalba employs in his builds. What really intriged me is his techniques regarding high lighting detail for the most part WITHOUT washes or dry brush motions. Mr Villalba certainly does it better, but here is my interpetaion of his technique. image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Having painted the tail section already it was time to use the finishing and detailing techniques in the book. I adjusted some steps to better suit my skill level. 1. Using diluted Tamiya paint, trace around all features and bulkheads to simulate shadows. (this I blew completely..need more practice) 2. Having failed with the black tracing, I loaded up the Tamiya yellow green and fixed my mistakes! 3. Here I resorted to a wash and clear coated the model with Metalizer Clear, then washed with MM B-52 Drab. 4. Once the wash wash dry I clear coated the parts with AV Matte Here is were the somewhat different technique in highlighting appears..... 5. Using a lightened version of your base coat you paint bulkheads, bolts heads etc. (this step is instead of a dry brush technique) Since Tamiya paint brushes terribly I set out to Hobby Lobby and damn near found an exact match for Tamiya Yellow Green in the craft paint isle! I then lightened this color with another craft paint until I had a shade or two lighter than the Tamiya base Then I just brush painted the highlites. 6. Done image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr I realize this look isn't for everyone, but I like it....here are my finished parts using his techniques. image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks Ryan Edited September 27, 2014 by Ryan Mal_Belford, Uncarina and Girlscanplay2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think it looks great Ryan! The secret to this (or any other) approach is subtlety and restraint, and I reckon you've nailed that. Anything else results in a garish mess! I think this approach can also be combined quite successfully with more traditional dry-brushing and washes. In the end, the goal is to make the details pop, and you've certainly achieved that! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think that looks great! Especially in an area with such deep shadows, you need to up the contrasts to make sure it doesn't get lost. I've tried some of those techniques as well, it looks really good. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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