r0t0rdr1ver Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Wow, stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstarr3 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Just caught up on this thread. Wow. The commitment to detail on the construction really shows through in that flawless paint finish. Your airbrush control is impressive. What are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 John, I really like this wash of yours. I used it recently and thought the effect much better than doing a traditional pin wash. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstarr3 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I also liked the chalk wash. I'll have to try it. How do you grind the pigments? I've found scraping it off with a blade results in some pretty large particles, and sanding it just gums up my sandpaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Wow, that is terrific looking! I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks for the positive comments... very much appreciated! Just caught up on this thread. Wow. The commitment to detail on the construction really shows through in that flawless paint finish. Your airbrush control is impressive. What are you using? Thank you! I'm using a Iwata HP CS Plus. I think my move to highly thinned paint mixes has helped my control and the quality of the finish. I am using a 4:1 thinner:paint ratio for the Tamiya and Mr Hobby acrylics. John, I really like this wash of yours. I used it recently and thought the effect much better than doing a traditional pin wash. Gaz I think this is the old-school method when there were no companies offering wash/pigment products. I also liked the chalk wash. I'll have to try it. How do you grind the pigments? I've found scraping it off with a blade results in some pretty large particles, and sanding it just gums up my sandpaper I just gently scrape it off using an x-acto blade, blade perpendicular to the chalk. It produces a very fine dust... no large particles. daHeld and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Absolutely fantastic, John! Really love it. Jay Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XOPCT Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 John!Your work colleague can be recommended as instruction for Assembly 109. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageEagle Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Fantastic work. Looks impressive. I wish my skills were as good as yours. Looking forward to more. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Gorgeous Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) Thanks so much for the comments guys! I'm at a point where I need some prolonged time on the bench to power through some weathering but it might be a few days til I get that opportunity. As of now, I've just STARTED on a bit of the post-shading work, including adding the exhaust stains. The post-shading is done by spraying a very watery mixture of brownish-black along panel lines and other recessed areas. The panel line post-shading is kept super subtle... I just want a hint of brown to give the impression of dirt wear along the seams. I apply heavier amounts around the engine, the exhaust trail and also on the bottom aft of the oil cooler. I'll be back in a couple of days to continue the weathering. Edited April 17, 2018 by Thunnus LSP_Kevin, Greg W, wairco and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 You're really working up quite an astounding finish, John. Kev Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 very interesting build / paint job ....I am enjoying !!!!!!!!!! Alain Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Whow! One of the best 109 The weathering is superlative and what a subtle painting. Bravissimo. Ciao Filippo Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Nice piece of work there, Buddy. Sincerely, Mark Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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