Guest Peterpools Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Shawn I just finished looking at the Tiffy's colors after a quick round in Photoshop and to my eye both the green and gray appear a bit on the dark side. I'm pretty sure the dark hue has a lot to do with the black mottle base coats for the weathering which looks great. Just my two cents worth Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Shawn, I picked this photo on Wiki and it seems to show well the relation between the green and the gray. Also the slight difference between the top gray and underside gray colors. Here is a pic of the Monogram Typhoon I made and it could help you also I hope. I noticed the green isn't so dark on this model so your green could be very close. I think it is a good idea to change the gray first, then you can evaluate if the green is OK or needs to be darkened a bit. Alain Shawn M and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 thanks Gang, really appreciate the help! I started to tone the grey down last night, hated it and walked away from it before I really cocked it up lol I will revisit and respray the gray as a whole (again) Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 ok, so with a clear mind I took a look at my previous work and deemed it ok...basically F.I.C.E. after deciding that, I went ahead and sprayed the upper yellow ID bands then the sky tail band next up is the leading edge yellow BradG, Big Texan and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 there is a stray line I need to address as well, but the weathering will make it pop.....the end is nearing on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Texan Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Wow!!!! Looks great! The Tiffie breathes!!! Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 thanks Tommy, getting down there on items left to do! Big Texan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Shawn Looking mighty good and the mottling in the cammo comes through awesomely. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks Peter! Im going to try future as my gloss coat on this for the first time, cross your fingers! Should really come to life once the weathering begins as well (my fav part) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I never had any problem with Future, so good luck! Alain Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thats promising! Been digging through the interweb tutorials on how to spray it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Use straight up Future, Shawn and I think you'll be OK (but I personally won't use it anymore save for dipping canopies). Make sure it cures -- 48 hours at least. Camo looks good and I look forward to the weathering! What's FICE? Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 thanks Shaka, gonna spray on some test mules tonight. F.I.C.E= F' It Close Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Shawn Looking forward to the next round of images Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Texan Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I've used Future for years as my gloss coat. A coat of Future, put my decals down, another coat of Future to seal it, and then my Dull coat. Never had any issues with it. You can shoot and a 1/2 hour later, put your decals down. Let the decals cure for 24 hours, then another coat of Future. Wait a 1/2 hour, and shoot you Dull coat. If you do panel lines, use a very thinned brownish/black enamel paint to accomplish that. Do it after you seal the decals with Future. Then shoot your Dull coat. Also, since some planes have a satin sheen to them, this stuff is perfect for achieving it. It is self leveling and I use it pure strength, never diluted. Cleans up with tap water. I use hot tap water, personally. Don't be afraid to use a good sable brush to brush Future on with. This works as well. Future is some neat stuff! Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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