[W] F-16C/CJ Block 50 - Tamiya 1:32

[Gelerth]

On 7/13/2020 at 8:19 PM, Stokey Pete said:

Looking great. 

Thanks

 

First 2 colors done - here I'm really pleased with result - can't wait for last one.

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[Subodai]

Really liking this so far, lots of tonal variation in the paintjob already! great work

[scvrobeson]

Excellent!  Which paints did you use for the camo?

 

 

 

Matt 

[Gelerth]

9 hours ago, Subodai said:

Really liking this so far, lots of tonal variation in the paintjob already! great work

Thank you.

 

 

33 minutes ago, scvrobeson said:

Excellent!  Which paints did you use for the camo?

 

Matt 

Hey Matt,
I used AK Real Colors:
RC239 - light blue
RC234 - darker blue
RC239 - grey

Here is the final effect (pictures are a little bit too dark vs real)

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[scvrobeson]

Those look spot on.  Keep hearing good things about the AK Real colors.  And your painting and weathering is spectacular.

 

 

 

Matt 

Edited July 15, 2020 by scvrobeson

[Gelerth]

11 hours ago, scvrobeson said:

Those look spot on.  Keep hearing good things about the AK Real colors.  And your painting and weathering is spectacular.

 

 

 

Matt 

Thanks Matt - This is my 4th model painted with AK RC. First was Tor/Tunguska complex but I used there only one color - Russian green.
I mostly used Tamiya so far, but I was tired of constant lack of dedicated colors - I had mix them by myself. It was always problem with accuracy and quantity.
Besides AK can be mixed with Tamiya lacquer thinner and they give quod quality surface. Dries quick, resistant to masking tape and bluetack.
More expensive then Tamiya but paint is very thick, I was not able to use it straight from jar - I had to mix with 3-4 parts of thinner.
IMHO - very good paints - smell different then Tamiya but not too agressive.