Iain Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Ace recovery on the canopy - sometimes you have to take a deepb reath and go for it - but that must have been a pretty deep breath you took! Magic... Iain Starfighter, Shawn M and Jack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 It wasn't fun to remove the canopy at this point indeed... but this was way worse back in the day: The canopy recovery was a success indeed. I think it looks acceptable now. I could then finally do what I had initially planned when I discovered the cockpit catastrophe - fitting the outer wing sections. That's a pretty big step for me and for this project in general. Next step: detailing the wingfolds, preparing small parts like pitot tubes, finishing the Buddy pod and the other external store - not yet sure what I'll put under the RH side wing. Marcel111, HerculesPA_2, Kagemusha and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Wow! Wow! Amazing! Wow! Juraj Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collin Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) This is nuts. What is your painting and finishing/weathering technique that allows you to make fixes and afterward it’s like nothing ever happened? Canopy looks spot on, we always had a lots of sealant around the seams which you have captured. It was a grayish very sticky selant that was used when they bolted the new windscreen or canopy on. It oozed a bit. I miss flying tne S-3, ugly but always a lady. Cheers Collin Edited October 31, 2018 by Collin Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Wow is an understatement. Look at that canopy! Wow. Wow. Dust? Who the heck is looking at dust particles! Superb model Ben. i don’t usually look into the jet builds. Just not my passion nor interest but each update from you is just remarkable. Thanks for sharing this epic build for us. Disclaimer: WWII jets are fine. (Just Keep it on the low down). Troy Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks for your feedback! Collin, I am really sorry I did not answer your first post a few days ago. In fact, my weathering technique (wich technically isn't 'mine' but the combination of proven techniques I use) is rather simple. The base colour gets several treatments, such as lighting or darkening individual panels or areas by airbrush, using masking liquid dabbed onto the surface to create random patterns. After a coat of matt varnish, filters and washes using different oil colours are added. This helps to blend different areas. Touch ups are added on top of the weathered surface afterwards and if desired, any of the previous steps can be repeated. The more coats there are the more deep and complex the overall appearance gets. You should check out Fancherello's Tomcat thread - he is the absolute weathering master and also has the talent to properly explain how he obtains his incredible finishes. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Trak-Tor said: Wow! Wow! Amazing! Wow! Juraj X 2 and some! I think the Viking is cute as a button. Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I have only one word I can use really - stunning!! Iain Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Trak-Tor said: Wow! Wow! Amazing! Wow! 2 hours ago, Troy Molitor said: Wow is an understatement. Look at that canopy! 2 hours ago, Kagemusha said: X 2 and some! 20 minutes ago, Iain (32SIG) said: I have only one word I can use really - stunning!! All of the above!! This is one amazing model Ben, thanks for taking the time to document. Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarda_Hajecek Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 This is beyond belief. Absolutely amazing work sir. Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerculesPA_2 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Wooo man thats litle wonderfull model... Im scratchbuilder too but is the best... Congratulations friend for this Viking! Best regards Hercules de Araujo brasil Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevelduc Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) This is the kind of model's that makes me want to quit! Beautiful job!!!! Edited October 31, 2018 by bevelduc Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 There's not much more for me to say, that somebody hasen't already said. It's incredible and I'm glad your sharing with us. Really looking forward to your next update as always. Steve Anthony in NZ, Starfighter and Shawn M 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Steve said it right. Fantastic work A-10LOADER and Starfighter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 you will turn it to a winner model Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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