geedubelyer Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Hi Wolf, That is a supeb treatment of tyre rubber. Such a pleasure to watch a modeller with an eye for reality. How many of us just paint a tyre black or a uniform shade of dark grey? If one looks at a real tyre there are numerous shades of greys and browns which you have captured to perfection. Just like your Spitfire thread was, this is fast becoming the go-to for Mosquito building. Incredible work and a joy to see. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent. Cheers. Edited March 15, 2016 by geedubelyer Wolf Buddee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 great idea to share your painting teqnuick thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcollar Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I'm not sure if you wanted to know all that, LOL, but I thought I might as well explain what I did. Cheers, Wolf I appreciate the feedback Wolf, the more I read the more expansive all this "natural" look gets... Such a relaxing hobby... Cheers mate! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Hi Wolf, That is a supeb treatment of tyre rubber. Such a pleasure to watch a modeller with an eye for reality. How many of us just paint a tyre black or a uniform shade of dark grey? If one looks at a real tyre there are numerous shades of greys and browns which you have captured to perfection. Just like your Spitfire thread was, this is fast becoming the go-to for Mosquito building. Incredible work and a joy to see. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent. Cheers. Thanks Geedubelyer, kind words indeed. I'm only just learning some of these weathering techniques but so far I have to say I'm pleased with how they've turned out so far. Lots more build to go though......... Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 OUTSTANDING work Wolf. Thanks Maru, always a pleasure having you look in. Remember to book holidays in September so you can join us all in Oregon this coming fall! Cheers, Wolf great idea to share your painting teqnuick thanks Thanks Misha, other's sharing their techniques here is how I've been inspired to learn new stuff. This is a great place! Cheers, Wolf I appreciate the feedback Wolf, the more I read the more expansive all this "natural" look gets... Such a relaxing hobby... Cheers mate! Al Yup, I hear ya Al, such a relaxing hobby indeed eh? Hey, don't you have a recently restored Mosquito in Victoria? Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterOlsen Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Your tires look 'wheely good' Wolf ! Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 More rubbery looking than actual rubber tyres from Rubber Central in Rubberland, Wolf. Not being familiar with the kit, are you able to mate the tyres to the main gear after both are completed to your satisfaction, or is assembly and masking the way you went? I'm off to rubberneck those photos again. Wolf Buddee and williamj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good grief Wolf..do you take some kind of perverted pleasure in making us feel completely inadequate.watching as we put head in hands while questioning our own worth?? I'm reluctant to even open a new post here. Kudos my friend. Wolf Buddee, Victor K2 and kike_gt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good grief Wolf..do you take some kind of perverted pleasure in making us feel completely inadequate.watching as we put head in hands while questioning our own worth?? I'm reluctant to even open a new post here. Kudos my friend. LOL Keep posting Wolf. We all need eye candy. williamj and Wolf Buddee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Take heart, William. With the advances in moulding technology and the attention to detail from the kit designers these days, one or other of the fantastic modellers here on LSP will illustrate ways to make it both visible and realistic. williamj and Wolf Buddee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) A couple of bladders of gas please........... The fuel bladders are finished and ready for installation. The bladders were painted with Model Master's British Crimson and then shaded with a mix of Tamiya's Hull Red and Nato Black. Retaining straps were masked and painted Model Master's British Interior Green and the strap tensioners were painted with Vallejo's Metallic Grey. Finally all the details were then given a wash of my 50/50 mix of brown and black detailer wash followed by a coat of Tamiya's semi-gloss clear. The only aftermarket used was the silver stripe decals to represent the hose clamps. How can you beat a Tamiya Mosquito kit eh? Edited March 23, 2016 by Wolf Buddee Shawn M, tucohoward, BiggTim and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 What!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hot damn, Wolf!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sure puts a smile on my face. Lovely. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) What!? Hot damn, Wolf!! Sure puts a smile on my face. Lovely. Sincerely, Mark Geoff, Tim, Mark, thanks for lookin' in. There's still weathering to add to the fuel cell bay and some cables and wiring to add too. The fuel bladders are only set in place right now. Sorry the pics are a bit grainy. I can't tell you enough how fantastic a kit this is. Kudos to Tamiya for another Wunder kit! Cheers, Wolf Edited March 23, 2016 by Wolf Buddee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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