F`s are my favs Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 It's gut, but isn't it too dirty!? I don't know the history of this exact airframe and if it's possible to be that dirty, in the closed areas, under the panels.... Maybe some sort of brownish wash would be better. This black looks kinda too aggressive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Enforcer Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I would agree, as Avionics bays are quite clean compared to the engine and Hydro bays. There shouldn't be any grim-soot build up as they are typically quite clean. Mike V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 whoops... my mistake, it was Xtracolor X355.Japanese Interior Blue, which can be flattened off with a matt coat later I ordered Lifecolour's aotake green/blue but never received it. Will keep your suggestion in mind for any future builds. Might be worth asking MR Paint to come up with one! ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) It's gut, but isn't it too dirty!? I don't know the history of this exact airframe and if it's possible to be that dirty, in the closed areas, under the panels.... Maybe some sort of brownish wash would be better. This black looks kinda too aggressive to me. I would agree, as Avionics bays are quite clean compared to the engine and Hydro bays. There shouldn't be any grim-soot build up as they are typically quite clean. Mike V Hmmm... You might be right guys. Unfortunately the avionics bay is already done for now so will try to be a bit more moderate on subsequent builds! I got Florymodels' grey panel wash. Will try it next time instead of the black panel wash. Edited September 2, 2016 by spyrosjzmichos F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I ordered Lifecolour's aotake green/blue but never received it. Will keep your suggestion in mind for any future builds. Might be worth asking MR Paint to come up with one! Maybe MR Paint Russian cockpit colour is a bit closer to that.... I haven't checked mine recently, but it looks reasonably similar... spyrosjzmichos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Or just wipe off the wash again a little bit sturdier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Or just wipe off the wash again a little bit sturdier Actually, I already put on a matt varnish after the wash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 I decided to deviate a bit from the usual track and work on the burner cans. Isracast provides a nice set of PnW F100 exhausts which need little cleaning and good paint job. Here, one of the exhausts had the casting block removed and required a bit of clean up. A bit of sanding with 600 gritt sandpaper. And done! I painted the inside of the exhaust cans matt white. Then a black wash and further streaks with AK's leaks and stains set. The look I was going for... Approximately... I tried AK's Xtreme Metal paints for the first time. Here coated each exhaust with the black base. Not very good coverage to be honest. Then white aluminium. I discovered that the black base works wonders for post shading. I masked and painted the grooves at the base with transparent green. Then sprayed with light dust of white aluminium to tone it down. Then masked again and sprayed with transparent blue. I played around with toning down the blue with steel. Final result below! F`s are my favs, Shaka HI, DesTROYer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 It`s not bad, but the inner sides kinda need more contrast between the wash and the white, while from the outer sides, the feathers for the heat shields need wash to look more "separated". If this is the final result - man, add a little bit of wash from the outside, that way the feathers look like one whole piece. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Enforcer Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Weathering look good; however, you do know that the F-15I has the Pratt -229 Engines which means the turkey feathers are carbon fiber. I've used CF decals to do these in the past. It looks like Isra used the Tamiya F-16C Pratt 220 Exhaust nozzles to make their -229 Exhaust set. They didn't quite clean up the segment lines of the inner nozzle. Mike V Edited September 3, 2016 by Viper Enforcer Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 It`s not bad, but the inner sides kinda need more contrast between the wash and the white, while from the outer sides, the feathers for the heat shields need wash to look more "separated". If this is the final result - man, add a little bit of wash from the outside, that way the feathers look like one whole piece. Now, that I can work on! Will put up new pics when done. F`s are my favs, Shaka HI and NavyF4s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Weathering look good; however, you do know that the F-15I has the Pratt -229 Engines which means the turkey feathers are carbon fiber. I've used CF decals to do these in the past. It looks like Isra used the Tamiya F-16C Pratt 220 Exhaust nozzles to make their -229 Exhaust set. They didn't quite clean up the segment lines of the inner nozzle. Mike V Thanks Mike! Do you have any pic of those engine exhausts? Edited September 3, 2016 by spyrosjzmichos NavyF4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Excellent build and excellent thread! I like the constructive criticism provided and your response to them. Good show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Excellent build and excellent thread! I like the constructive criticism provided and your response to them. Good show! Only way to become better in my opinion! NavyF4s, Shaka HI and F`s are my favs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Enforcer Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks Mike! Do you have any pic of those engine exhausts? Here's a Pratt-229 Nozzle on an F-16D NavyF4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now