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Hardcore Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) I am not very happy with my paint job. The edges of the camo fields are to fuzzy, but that is because I did it free hand. That is how many do it so I wanted to try that. I figure I would have gotten better result with thinner paint, lower pressure and keep closer to the surface. It would also be nice with a backstop on the AB. Anyway here is where I am and the possible markings. White 4 has the advantage of a plain spinner. Since this is supposed to be an in - flight model that makes things a little easier. I have not decided yet. Ps. The mottling is inspired by Anders Hjortsbergs' profiles. I may tone them down a bit by Rlm76. Edited November 10, 2018 by Hardcore MikeC, coogrfan, LSP_Kevin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 On 3/4/2016 at 3:23 PM, LSP_Kevin said: Looking good! Using a dark or black primer is really catching on these days. Kev Yep, a far from new process, but slowly catching on with non-armor modelers, and certainly has its uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegener Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 If the airframe details are accurate on those profiles, red 12 is definitely an Erla version but green 1 isn’t. Hard to tell with white 4 as the two pieces of artwork show different features. Hardcore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Not pleased with the surface finish i decided anyway to just go on with applying decals. If there is no silvering all is good. Black crosses on aluminium looks really good, I think. I have played around with some washes already. Edited December 6, 2018 by Hardcore LSP_Kevin, Gazzas, Shawn M and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Ok, so applying these to the tail fin was not easy for someone with Parkinson. And the other small decals was a bit difficult too. The job is finished finally and no big disasters, except a few markings omitted and one or two being erroneous. (the tyre size markings got the wrong dimensions) I used a mix of decals from Revell, Trumpeter and Cutting Edge. I have a Hasegawa sheet too but I save that one for the K-4 variant I have half finished. Next step is to spray a protecting layer of varnish over the whole thing. Maybe two. Thanks for looking! Edited November 19, 2018 by Hardcore MikeMaben, LSP_K2, F-4Phanwell and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Coming along nicely H Looks like you're headed for the finish line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 46 minutes ago, MikeMaben said: Coming along nicely H Looks like you're headed for the finish line. The finish line with fishing line, and all else that can break MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) Bought some oil from Ammo-Mig to continue weathering. In hindsight in think I Should have bought pure black.:-\ Anyway, most oil applied around the engine for obvious reasons. Landing gear in place only temporarily. I tried do some oil streaks here but failed. I suspect the oil was not dry enough straight from the bottle. Next session i will let it dry out on a bit of paper. Thanks for looking! Edited December 6, 2018 by Hardcore Trak-Tor, Shawn M and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Coming along really nicely!! I love the natural metal underside and black crosses! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I can't understand why you're not happy with the finish Mr Hardcore, I think it looks very convincing in every respect but especially the sublety of some of the mottling. Keep this one going, it looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 'I tried do some oil streaks here but failed' Layer it. Sincerely, Mark rafju, coogrfan, Out2gtcha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thanks for the photo. Good to have something as reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Looking really good, not sure what colour Not oil you used but looks very nice. Maybe pure black would have been to much? Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Hardcore Your camouflage paintwork looks very good to me. I like your weathering, as well. Mark's advice is perfect, layer your oil streaks - if you build it up that way it's not a one-shot deal: success or failure. It also gives you time to consider how it looks and whether to add more or not. Looking at the photos the only thing I would suggest is toning down the werk nummer plate on the side of the cockpit. Decal manufacturers tend to make them too contrasty, but it's easy to take them down with a very thin coat of gray sprayed over. This is an excellent build and admire your skills - would be proud to have it on my shelf! Cheers, D.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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