Azgaron 1,357 Posted November 21, 2019 Very nice work with the ladder! Håkan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericg 9,057 Posted December 12, 2019 Some more work. The kit included photo etch servo tab actuators which I replaced with soldered brass rod and scrap brass sheet. I also added the ones on the outer edge of the trailing edges of the tab as the kit did not include them. An interesting photo of two of the boys, with plenty of detail. I was particularly interested in the small protrusion on the tip of the spinner, missing from the kit. Also notice the overspray on the prop blades, sure to get an IPMS judge worked up. I used the excellent Meng nuts and bolts set to add the detail to the tip of the spinner. once I was finally happy with the modifications and additions to the kit, I primed it and then used SMS primer filler to fix many of the small imperfections that were exposed with the primer coat. I then sprayed the model with SMS Camo black, except for the top surface of the wing which I pre-shaded with SMS Haze grey. I also sprayed the front of the engine nacelles with Tamiya Zinc Chromate primer, followed by a coat of AK worn effects clear. A heavy mottle undercoat of MRP sky grey. Painted. I used the excellent AOA decal set to depict Graham and Kens OV-10 ‘14620’ by splicing together some of the tail numbers to get the correct combination. I also did the same with the data block on the left hand side of the forward fuselage. This aircraft had a fairly uncommon placement of the US roundel, forward of the two middle steps instead of behind, as well as two ejection seat warning triangles on each side of the fuselage instead of one big one. lots of stencil data. I painted the wing walkway on instead of using the supplied decal. I also significantly toned down the patchiness of the top wing after feedback from my good mate Simmo. He confirmed what I was thinking once he saw it in the flesh. I used SMS White to paint the top wing, and the pre shading was a little too stark after I had applied the decals, so I used a thinned mix of MRP insignia white which is almost like an off white as a filter to tone it down a bit. I applied a dark grey wash to highlight the panel lines. 19 Phantom2, blackbetty, thierry laurent and 16 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigor 501 Posted December 12, 2019 Looking good there Eric I like how you add the small stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 1 VX 4 3,069 Posted December 12, 2019 If you look right behind the spinner on the engine Cover itself. You’ll see red overspray on the gray to. Your work Is looking real nice 1 Shawn M reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simmo.b 1,116 Posted December 12, 2019 Excellent work mate, top of wing looks perfect now!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron 1,357 Posted December 12, 2019 Progressing very nicely! Håkan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbetty 4,146 Posted December 12, 2019 very nice work, always enjoyable to watch your builds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 32,288 Posted December 12, 2019 Ah, great work! Really looks the biz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericg 9,057 Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks guys. just got this one over the line in time! As usual, better pics later. 16 1 Lenny320, Landrotten Highlander, Vandy 1 VX 4 and 14 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simmo.b 1,116 Posted December 31, 2019 Freakin awesome mate!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradG 4,108 Posted December 31, 2019 Nice one mate, right on the red line too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmctaggart 403 Posted December 31, 2019 Great job. Very nicely executed. Gord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron 1,357 Posted January 3 Excellent work! Looks awesome! Håkan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
