Brett M Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 While I wait for some more MRP colors to arrive so I can do the insignias (come on UPS!) I figured I'd start getting on more of the markings and the few decals I will be using. Donald on the nose, registration painted, walk ways painted, chipped and partially dirtied up. This will get toned down as I move forward with salt weathering and flat. Uncarina, chukw, Model_Monkey and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Oh man, that looks nice. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Wow... it's really coming together Brett! The paint and markings are wonderfully executed! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Love it! Those rivets are really looking the part under some paint. Craig Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Yep Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Brett M said: I may be mistaken, but I believe that recess inside the "Z" is actually a hole used somehow to facilitate lifting the aircraft. I know it's late in the game but you might consider opening it up. I usually just see guys paint it black, but that may look awkward next to the black lettering. scvrobeson and Brett M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Finally had some time (and a clear bench, working on a wooden covered wagon for the mom in law) and started work on the insignia's today. About to jump on the fuselage now, but wanted to share and see what the LSP experts think of what I've sprayed. This is insignia white (surprise!) with insignia blue on the bars and then RAF marking blue for the roundel. I think it looks good.....the insignia blue is a bit bright, but with additional layering and weathering, it will bring it down in contrast. What do you all think? Edited December 6, 2020 by Brett M Landrotten Highlander, Doctorgaz, AlbertD and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSmodeller Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Brett M said: This is insignia white (surprise!) with insignia blue on the bars and then RAF marking blue for the roundel. I think it looks good.....the insignia blue is a bit bright, but with additional layering and weathering will bring it down in contrast. Hi Brett, Looking good, the RNZAF Pacific Roundel looks fine, the US Insignia Blue probably would be fine too The SBD-5's only served with 25 Sqn for roughly 3 months, (3 months in the Pacific Sun can still give reasonable wear on the paint - but not to the real faded look). When handed back to the USMC/MAG the Quartermaster stated they still looked as "New" Hope that helps? Regards Alan Paul in Napier and Brett M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, LDSmodeller said: Hi Brett, Looking good, the RNZAF Pacific Roundel looks fine, the US Insignia Blue probably would be fine too The SBD-5's only served with 25 Sqn for roughly 3 months, (3 months in the Pacific Sun can still give reasonable wear on the paint - but not to the real faded look). When handed back to the USMC/MAG the Quartermaster stated they still looked as "New" Hope that helps? Regards Alan Hey Alan Thanks for the quick reply. So, if I'm following, don't weather them too much as they really were looking good after their short service period. Correct? Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSmodeller Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Brett M said: don't weather them too much as they really were looking good after their short service period. Correct? Hi Brett, Correct The RNZAF SBD 5's are probably the only front line aircraft in our WWII Air Force in the Forward Pacific areas,that didn't get too weathered, as opposed to say the F4U's Regards Alan Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 amazing work with rivets looks very very nice Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Not quite as happy with the fuselage work. Peeling paint off......which, I'm guessing is caused by dust, since I'm using MRP for all colors so far. The masks weren't exactly in the right spot and it probably didn't help that I was pressing them down as often as I could during painting. Clean up to do, oh well. LSP_Kevin, Rockie Yarwood, chuck540z3 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Beautiful, Brett! Yeah, maybe a couple more coats on the Insignia Blue on the wing bars, pretty bright. Otherwise, modeling doesn't get any better than this. Cheers, Damian Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 That little paint lift will cover just fine. It looks great otherwise. I like the different blues in the bars and roundel's. It really helps tell the story of the plane. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Great work Brett! I’m impressed that the rivets are doing fine when the masks are removed. Cheers, Tom Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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