Fanes Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) Thanks to @KiwiZac I was able to redesign my F24 camera. After some hours in CAD here it is: The minimum wall thicknes might prove to be a problem since SLA usually requires 0.5mm. I'm curently looking for an affordable 3D printing service. Right now the cheapest I found was 18€ for the SLA print. If someone also needs F24 camera - don't hesitate to ask! Edited November 8, 2020 by Fanes Dany Boy, Greg W, MikeC and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Time for some colour! While I'm waiting for the F.24 camera I turned my attention to the cockpit. I started it off with a grey Alclad primer. Followed by a a satin black coat (Tamiya X-18) and aluminium for the rear cockpit. After a sufficient drying time I laid down a random base of Mr.Color C364 grey-green. With some careful belnding I ended up with a finish which is quite alive - at least to my eye. Enjoy: Right now I'm collecting all my references for painting all those tiny details. More pictures soon to follow! Edited November 8, 2020 by Fanes Tolga ULGUR, Derek B, airscale and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Now that looks lovely, even before the detail painting. Kev Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 That cockpit looks stunning looks like you do know how to handle paints and airbrushes !! Lothar Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Fanes said: With some careful belnding I ended up with a finish which is quite alive - at least to my eye. Enjoy: Right now I'm collecting all my references for painting all those tiny details. More pictures soon to follow! that is a fabulous finish to build on & the detail is amazing Peter dennismcc, Fanes and Biggles87 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 10:46 AM, Lothar said: That cockpit looks stunning looks like you do know how to handle paints and airbrushes !! Lothar Some years of struggle with an old Vega airbrush and acrylics seem to pay off when switching to lacquers an my H&S Evolution Again there's not much spare time right now, so it's only baby-steps so far. I tackled the Spit's seat. The original was made of paper reinforced resin and there are plenty possibilties to paint the model seat. one single brownish colour - nope, ot for me a splotchy fnish using a sponge; comparable to the chipping technique and my favourite: brown colour and pencils! Warbird did the latter on his Tamiya Spitfire five years ago and I really liked the effect. And here's my take on it: So long Joachim Lothar, Derek B, Alain Gadbois and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Painting all the small details It took me a long time to figure aout how to paint all the small parts in the cockpit. Post war Spits show quite some difference between the single parts. After same back and forth I decided to go with a mixture from photos in the Monforten book. My references are a Mk. XVI (TE214) and a Mk. IXc (NH188) which are called out as unrestored. It turned out quite colourful which shouldn't be too bad with respect wo the bright colour but monotone colour on the outside. I tried something new on the IP. The base is Tamiya NATO black which is basically a light greenish black. I then added shadows by spraying ultra thin black from below, followed by a dark grey from above. The aim was to add increase the effect of lights and shadows but have a look for yourselfs Pleas ignore the dust Derek B, Dpgsbody55, Brett M and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Very convincing shadowing in theat cockpit fanes, it's looking great The IP I confess is all black to me Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 54 minutes ago, red Dog said: Very convincing shadowing in theat cockpit fanes, it's looking great The IP I confess is all black to me It's very subtle and well almost invisible in my picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick32 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Really impressive work, that cockpit is looking fantastic. I was thinking of getting the Brassin cockpit set for a Spitfire mk2 build but i'm a little hesitant now! Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Nick32 said: Really impressive work, that cockpit is looking fantastic. I was thinking of getting the Brassin cockpit set for a Spitfire mk2 build but i'm a little hesitant now! Well, I'll be using all those fine bits from Barracuda for Mk.II together with the beautiful Yahu instrument panel. Add some lead/copper wires and the cockpit should be superior to eduard's offer - especially if we're talking value for money! Nick32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 The “shadow” technique is a Brett Green/Chris Wauchop standard that I’ve used on most occasions in cockpits. Their recommendation is a near-black base coat with a lighter (choose your colour depending on model/nationality of aircraft) on top with the airbrush held at a fixed angle from above thereby producing shadows below cockpit furniture. As you mention Joachim, the effect needs to be subtle to be effective. Brett M, Out2gtcha and Fanes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Looking great so far. I’ve always thought that the bottom of the cockpit in the Revell kits is not curved enough, but I think that your painting technique will give it more depth. I don’t see the emergency undercarriage lever on the starboard side yet, is it included in the kit? John EDIT. Just remembered that you are using the Brassin cockpit. The bottom part still looks a little ‘ flat ‘ to me compared to the 1/48 Aires sets so my comments above still apply. Edited September 30, 2019 by Biggles87 Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Looking great so far. I’ve always thought that the bottom of the cockpit in the Revell kits is not curved enough, but I think that your painting technique will give it more depth. I don’t see the emergency undercarriage lever on the starboard side yet, is it included in the kit? John EDIT. Just remembered that you are using the Brassin cockpit. The bottom part still looks a little ‘ flat ‘ to me compared to the 1/48 Aires sets so my comments above still apply. John, you're absolutely right - the bottom misses indeed the curvature of the real thing. Tamiya does a better job imho. The lever you called out is a prepainted PE part and I'll add it later on. Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced Marine Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 12:08 PM, Fanes said: Thanks to @KiwiZac I was able to redesign my F24 camera. After some hours in CAD here it is: The minimum wall thicknes might prove to be a problem since SLA usually requires 0.5mm. I'm curently looking for an affordable 3D printing service. Right now the cheapest I found was 18€ for the SLA print. If someone also needs F24 camera - don't hesitate to ask! I just might need one. Pink Fr spitfires have always caught my eye. airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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