dodgem37 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Downright extraordinary. Fantastic Scratch building. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 6 hours ago, CZPetrP said: Perfect modeling work. Why did you decide not to use Aires wheel bay? Are not they good? Thank you. Petr I have had the Aires wells, their detail is not bad but they are undersized: fit is not good at all and you end up cheating to arrange the sidewalls that show up auround the fuselage opening's contour. It can be done, but i consider that Aires didnt do well on that set and as this build may end up on a paper thing, my choice is not to feature that. This other issue is that for technical reason, i guess, all the wiring is on contact with sidewalls or flooring, you can avoid that by doing it on your own. And i wont need long to fit it in the end ! Thank you all for yor positive comments Fanch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 You're from another planet, sir. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEi Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Another level of expert ! ... Will be watching it closely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Sinacore Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fancherello said: I have had the Aires wells, their detail is not bad but they are undersized: fit is not good at all and you end up cheating to arrange the sidewalls that show up auround the fuselage opening's contour. It can be done, but i consider that Aires didnt do well on that set and as this build may end up on a paper thing, my choice is not to feature that. This other issue is that for technical reason, i guess, all the wiring is on contact with sidewalls or flooring, you can avoid that by doing it on your own. And i wont need long to fit it in the end ! Thank you all for yor positive comments Fanch Fantastic work! Very inspiring, I guess you're no stranger to scratch building, Looking forward to seeing what you do with the main landing gear bays! Edited May 20, 2019 by Brad Sinacore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Fancherello said: I have had the Aires wells, their detail is not bad but they are undersized: fit is not good at all and you end up cheating to arrange the sidewalls that show up auround the fuselage opening's contour. It can be done, but i consider that Aires didnt do well on that set and as this build may end up on a paper thing, my choice is not to feature that. This other issue is that for technical reason, i guess, all the wiring is on contact with sidewalls or flooring, you can avoid that by doing it on your own. And i wont need long to fit it in the end ! Thank you all for yor positive comments Fanch I understand and agree. Thank you. Petr Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Beautiful work on the gear well. Almost a pity to paint them. Cockpit also looks sublime! Marcel Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hi Fanch, phenomenal work! Looks real, and that is the highest compliment I can give any modeler- l am really impressed with the cockpit weathering, and the way you achieved the layered effect with hairspray, showing the bare metal, primer, and greys- I get stumped on the sequence though when layering more than two colors- can you explain the sequence of what colors went down in what order? thanks! Pete Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Hi Fanch, phenomenal work! Looks real, and that is the highest compliment I can give any modeler- l am really impressed with the cockpit weathering, and the way you achieved the layered effect with hairspray, showing the bare metal, primer, and greys- I get stumped on the sequence though when layering more than two colors- can you explain the sequence of what colors went down in what order? thanks! Pete Hello and thank you for all these kinds words, guys. The chipping process needs a bit of experimenting because it varies with different brands and on which undercoat they might be layed over. For that result i've been setting colors as they lay on a real Hornet's pic i saw, using AK Real Color paints but i also set some AK Real Color satin varnish between each layer to have a retarding barrier. This helped me go slowlyer from a color down to another, as i make sure to keep very thin color layers. Time is also a factor you need to evaluate with your paint combo by experimenting. normally, the more you wait, the more the chipping will be difficult to start. The start point must be reached slowly because there after, thing may go faster than wanted. I use hairspray that has been decanted and let sit in a jar for a day or two ( i keeps bubbles for some time ) and spray it through my airbrush. Brushes are also important, i used thin flat and sortened brushes, the shorter becoming the rougher. Last parameter: water quantity on the brush: you want to keep it minimal and be patient if you want fine chips, to much humidity would start everything too fast and large. Seems complicated, but experimenting gives results quite fast. It takes a few fails but then opens nice weathering tracks that I personnaly just start to enjoy ! from top to bottom of text this happened as such: -gloss black GX-2 Mr Color -KColor dark metal mix -satin coat -Hairspray -Yellow Zynchro -satin coat -Hairspray -overall lightened light ghost grey ( the first grey before overhaul, i guess from the pic i used )/ consoles painted dark grey and protected ( i think, not too sure to remember ) -satin coat -Hairspray -darker ghost grey and two mid panels done in ghost grey, airbrush variations and shadows ( story of anoverhaul or two ! the hell hole is also a patchwork of greys ) Throttle was eventually re-worked separately -black -alu -satin -hairspray -yellow zynch -satin -hairspray -black -chipping i did the chipping maybe 4-5 hours later It's more simple when imagining the whole layer cut and seen as a sandwich, like on the real one ! Then washes, brush painting, Anyz's knob decals etc here are the colors used for the Yellow ( modern ones are rather pale ) an example of floor ( pic from Nate Pendergrass ) this pic is only a few months old and you can notice various hints of grey on sidewalls or just left the lower grid etc. Nowaday's Hornet have had now a long life ! That detail help giving a ntaural look and less monopiece look to the tub, i think Edited May 22, 2019 by Fancherello Durangokid, Marcel111, scvrobeson and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 17 hours ago, Marcel111 said: Beautiful work on the gear well. Almost a pity to paint them. Cockpit also looks sublime! Marcel Thank you Marcel ! this makes also think that this way it'll be much easier to paint than the Aires part as my well can still be opened ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 You've absolutely nailed that wear on the cockpit floor, Fanch! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: You've absolutely nailed that wear on the cockpit floor, Fanch! Kev Many thanks Kevin ! I just love that ref pic, i took a slap with that dark metal hue. I had to try that ! Fanch' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 And now front well is ready for priming and painting: i've been also experimenting a bit some stuff for the future walkways: super thin and crisp, i like it ! and now I'll spend some time on my B&W project for a few days bye ! scvrobeson, MikeMaben, Gazzas and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks Fanch for the kind and thorough explanation of the chipping- Much appreciated! Cheers Pete Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm loving this build! Big thanks for explaining your chipping process. I never thought of using a lighter gray color as part of the chipping. It really sets it apart. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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