Gelerth Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yesterday I started doing an emblem on the vertical fin instead of typical star unfortunately I could not mask it properly. All the time it end up in wrong shape. I found some blueprints of the plane and along with transformed picture of plane from monument I was able to create some masks in Photoshop. Unfortunately i do not have the progress photos only the result: I've painted some details where you spen more time on masking then on painting: And the side numbers. There were two in kit 07 and 57 but I've needed 96, so again using blueprints, orinal photo, printer, paper, and masking tape I've done some my own masks. This is how it looks during painting. Masking, primer, preshading, base colour and additional colour The result is not the best but as for the first time I think it's quite good: Lars Befring, mywifehatesmodels and ClumsyDude 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 This is turning out fantastic! There's been a lot of buzz about pre-shading, recently. Most of it has been pretty negative. I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the technique, as I feel it's used too often where it doesn't really lend itself well, or when it's not properly executed. However, I feel that this build is the exception to that. This aircraft has obviously been repainted and most likely over an existing finish and probably over a lot of dirt and corrosion, as well. So, I feel that it's certainly justified and the fact that you're pulling it off without giving it the "checkerboard", or "quilted" look, is a testament to your ability and understanding of the technique. Bravo! John Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Wow, that's some really good work on cutting the masks yourself. I have never felt confident doing that, on my current build I tried for the first time using vinyl masks and it worked great. But you've done a really convincing job on your own, the multi coloured layered mask on the number is brilliant. One thing I did around the edges of my masking is touch-ups using enamel paint and a really fine brush. The paint tone is not identical, but it's hard to notice when the area is so small (and in any case it's a lot better to have a sliver of almost-right paint than it is to have a strong contrast where there isn't supposed to be one). if it were me, I'd do this with your numbers. Cheers Jim Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I know it's not a real camo scheme, but that looks so cool! And love how the masks have come out, sure looks clean. Will be looking forward to seeing it mounted up on the base Matt Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kubis Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am looking forward to see this Mig finished...it looks amazing so far. Martin Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 it works from here. Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelerth Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 This is turning out fantastic! There's been a lot of buzz about pre-shading, recently. Most of it has been pretty negative. I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the technique, as I feel it's used too often where it doesn't really lend itself well, or when it's not properly executed. However, I feel that this build is the exception to that. This aircraft has obviously been repainted and most likely over an existing finish and probably over a lot of dirt and corrosion, as well. So, I feel that it's certainly justified and the fact that you're pulling it off without giving it the "checkerboard", or "quilted" look, is a testament to your ability and understanding of the technique. Bravo! John John, thank you and I think you are totally right and I know that I'm using this method too often, but I always try to cover the black preshaded elements as much as possible. To level when black is barely visible. Sometime ago I used other metods like cloud painting or panel highlight but so far (unfortunately) preshading gives best results. I know it is easy to create a look where model is or looks like a cheap toy and it can destroy few weeks work. Wow, that's some really good work on cutting the masks yourself. I have never felt confident doing that, on my current build I tried for the first time using vinyl masks and it worked great. But you've done a really convincing job on your own, the multi coloured layered mask on the number is brilliant. One thing I did around the edges of my masking is touch-ups using enamel paint and a really fine brush. The paint tone is not identical, but it's hard to notice when the area is so small (and in any case it's a lot better to have a sliver of almost-right paint than it is to have a strong contrast where there isn't supposed to be one). if it were me, I'd do this with your numbers. Cheers Jim Jim, thank you. I did this for the first time as I wrote, and the only thing needed is a sharp knife and sure hand as I cut them without ruler only by hand. Thank you for the tip with the brush. Those imperfecions are barely visible on model as the total height of numbers is around 22mm/0,9". Unfortunately on photo which is taken close to the model those flaws are upsized. I will try to correct them soon. I know it's not a real camo scheme, but that looks so cool! And love how the masks have come out, sure looks clean. Will be looking forward to seeing it mounted up on the base Matt Thank you very much Matt. I am looking forward to see this Mig finished...it looks amazing so far. Martin Thank you Martin. it works from here. Thank you. Just before the weekend I managed to paint chaff/flares ejectors: And for the long time I was thinking how to do a nose cone. I did it like this: Lars Befring, mywifehatesmodels and blackbetty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelerth Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 It's been some time after last update. Shame to say but model after gloss lacquer was put aside as I just could not resist and do not open/start Smerch model from Meng. Finally time had come to finish MiG. I did some wash on the bottom side, gluing also gear struts: And started wash on top: After this I've painted exhaust nozzle: blackbetty, Daniel Leduc, mywifehatesmodels and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 You're teasing us with the close ups (but they look great!). Can't wait to see the entire model presented! John Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 This is so well done! Great work....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelerth Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 You're teasing us with the close ups (but they look great!). Can't wait to see the entire model presented! John Thanks John. I have to finish base first. It's almost done but I have to add some more grass around monument. This is so well done! Great work....Harv Thank you very much Harv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Really neat work, I'm sure I could never manage a finish this clean (and if I did I couldn't photograph it so well). Great job Jim Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 This is coming together really nicely now! Kev Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelerth Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Really neat work, I'm sure I could never manage a finish this clean (and if I did I couldn't photograph it so well). Great job Jim Thank you very much Jim. This is coming together really nicely now! Kev Thank you Kevin. In the meantime I've add some dirt and striking. I think it's enough, I do not want to overdo: I've made my own static grass applicator and I tried it on the base: And with some different versions of teeth: I'm still waiting for the base and glue to dry, that's why I think that final photos will be in new year. Now enjoy your Christmas time with family and friend and have a wonderful time. dutik, Whitey, Lars Befring and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Wow what beautiful model. I love the paint work. Dan Gelerth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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