Thunnus Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Thanks so much for the comments! I appreciate it! I was unsure as to how this one was going to turn out since I changed directions so many times. Instead of my normal pre-shade routine, I was headed toward black-basing but then I swerved off into a totally different direction after playing with some ideas using the extra engine nacelle as a guinea pig. I was wondering if removing paint over a natural metal finish using Micromesh might give me a better interpretation of wear than the pre-shade/post-shade techniques that I was accustomed to using. This test pointed me in a certain direction and established a visual goal that I could shoot for. In some ways, I think the actual finish fell short of the testbed. I'm afraid some conservativeness and worry crept in when I should've been more freewheeling with the Micromesh, especially on the bottom. Many good learning experiences on this one! F-4Phanwell, lafouine, John Stambaugh and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I was wondering how you replicated that. So you painted the metal color first, then finished with a normal paint job before sanding some areas? Bryan Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just a magnificent build, John! One of my favourite 262 models so far. Kev Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Durangokid said: I was wondering how you replicated that. So you painted the metal color first, then finished with a normal paint job before sanding some areas? Bryan Yes! I also added a representation of grey putty around the panel lines because that was observed on Yellow 3. Chipping around the wing roots was done with hairspray. 1 hour ago, LSP_Kevin said: Just a magnificent build, John! One of my favourite 262 models so far. Kev Thanks Kevin! I appreciate it! I did refer to your Avia build more than once during construction of Yellow 3! F`s are my favs, LSP_Kevin, Landrotten Highlander and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Definately nailed the finish John, less is more I would say!! Regards.Andy Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 8 hours ago, monthebiff said: Definately nailed the finish John, less is more I would say!! Regards.Andy Thank you so much Andy! Sometimes a detour brings you to the right destination. I'm glad that the paint scheme resolved itself the way it did. I got results that I hadn't intended when I started and learned another technique to replicate wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafouine Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 very nice !!!! yves Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Superlative 262! It is not easy the weathering on monochrome camo. Best compliments. ciao Filippo Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 20 hours ago, Thunnus said: Yes! I also added a representation of grey putty around the panel lines because that was observed on Yellow 3. Chipping around the wing roots was done with hairspray. Nice! I'm totally digging it. Thanks for the showing us how you did that... Bryan Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) excellent build John! great paint job and finish! thanks for sharing jan Edited March 5, 2019 by Jan_G Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Really nice. Love the camo scheme. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Sublime John. So good in so many ways. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Beautiful work overall John! A true delight to behold!! Looking forward to your next beauty! Cheers Alan Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Holey Moley, John!! That has to be one of the best 262 builds I've ever seen! Congrats! Gaz alaninaustria and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Nice work. Congratulation. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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