RAF Liberators Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 The markings on the rear stabilisers are painted using masks from DN-Models, the rest of the markings i.e. the wings and fuse are the kit decals, I was unsure if I could match the blue in the Stars n Bars so went with the decals and a good slathering of Mr Markset solution. Out2gtcha and LSP_Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Bravo...splendor work four engine models are rare RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Oh mate you nailed that! I could only dream of getting a finish like you've done here, great work! Very inspirational, I believe this might be the first finished one here! Cheers, Craig RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 That's some great looking model! And fantastic pictures too. Congratulations! Juraj RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Excellent finish! RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF Liberators Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Thanks all, just a post on how I do my metal finish, not a lot different to a million other ways but, I'd like to think it's my way. Step 1 - You airbrush the Alclad Bright Silver Candy Base over the section you want to paint. The Alclad paint is rock solid and was dry to the touch within half an hour. Step 2 - Mask off random panels, I used Post it Notes as they are very low tack and give a razor sharp edge. I then mix Dark Aluminium or any other of the silver based paints from Alclad with the Alclad base and lightly spray the masked off panels. Other panels I've used the metal powders from Uschi van der Rosten and again masked off the panel and using a cotton bud gentle wipe the powder across the the panel. Once it's got a good coat get a clean cotton bud and polish it back to the finish you want. Step 3 - Spray the model with a gloss clear of your choice, I used Mr Hobby Clear in a rattle can and also Aqua Gloss Clear from Alclad, it really depended on how lazy I felt it doesn't matter as the Panel Line wash doesn't seem to affect the gloss coat. Step 4 - Literally slap some Panel Line wash (I used a 50/50 mix of 1616 Orange Brown & 1617 Blue Black) slap it on all of the panel lines, rivet lines etc and leave it to dry. Step 5 - After you've left the Panel wash for half an hour or so (it can be longer, I left one section over night) start to remove it with a dry cotton bud wiping in the direction of airflow over the panel. It's important that it's a dry cotton but and not one with white spirit, thinners etc on. Wiping it dry deposits a patina on the surrounding panel while clearing the excess off. Keep swapping out the cotton buds for clean ones until you're happy with the effect. Step 6 - very lightly mist the base coat back over the centres of the panel. I then sprayed the whole thing with a Matt coat using Testors Dullcote, (this evened out the finish) and depending on whether you want a aged aluminium finish or a high gloss finish you can apply either a full on gloss or as I used a semi gloss on the leading edges and high points that are more likely to get abraded by airflow. It's on Facebook as it let me do a little slideshow of some of the in progress work. For those of you who use Farcebook Kagemusha, Out2gtcha and Trak-Tor 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 WOW!! How cool is that. Thank you for sharing. Rod RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Great little tut Gary. Well done! RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Well, I was among the first to criticize the HB effort, especially with the turret fiasco (seams). However, I really have to give credit where credit is due and you have provided us with a great presentation to this kit and show what is feasible. Thanks for sharing and great job! Mark Proulx RAF Liberators and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Very nice Liberator, despite all the faults, and the fact it's not an RAF aircraft... But seriously, thanks for sharing, hope you continue to do so. RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 That is actually pretty damned good. I'd be happy with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plm Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Hope mine will be as beautiful when I'll built it. RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Awesome work sir! Thanks for sharing with us. This is also the first example of the HB B-24J I've seen. RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Great looking Liberator! Been putting off buying this kit cause of the price point but looking at yours just might inspire me to bite the bullet and just buy one. Again excellent build and finish, fantastic. Reuben RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Will admit that I heard a lot of bad things about that kit. But by-golly it sure looks like a B-24J and the build and finish is spectacular! Very interested in seeing the "D" model built up. Would really like to get one and build as a "Carpetbagger" B-24D. Cheers...Ron RAF Liberators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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