duke_ Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 hours ago, JT68 said: I missed this one first time around, ...outstanding work Duke!,...both the cockpit and engine look fantastic, but I really like the work you have done on the cockpit. Cheer’s, Jeff. thank you Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) small update on the wheel wells an landing gear i used the aires update set although it requires some extra work to fit in.. Edited March 15, 2021 by duke_ BiggTim, Landrotten Highlander, John1 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 finally!! starting the Alclad preparation .. first mr surfacer 1500 , sanding, repairing and now waiting for tamiya gloss black to dry.. next step will be sanding again and polishing meanwhile testing airframe aluminium and chrome on elevators.. i think this is my favourite shade for NMF .. more update soon.. i hope: ) Cheers! mc65, KUROK, Landrotten Highlander and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Fantastic weathering, especially on those gear bays which tend to be neglected by many modelers. What will your subject be? duke_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, John1 said: Fantastic weathering, especially on those gear bays which tend to be neglected by many modelers. What will your subject be? thank you very much John! that's a tough question i haven't decide the subject yet.. there are so many options to chose.. cheers! John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc65 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 On 12/19/2020 at 7:33 PM, duke_ said: and after about 30 minutes i give a black matt coat as a base for the deepest shadows mmmmh... interesting! if I have well understood, you give a black layer betwen hairspray and last color? I totally agree that on a large scale the scratches should be "real" and not applied on the final layer of paint, but this approach to the shadows seems to me an idea to be explored further, thanks for sharing it. also, may I ask about the green you used for the cockpit? it's really appropriate for the P 47's office, very nice result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, mc65 said: mmmmh... interesting! if I have well understood, you give a black layer betwen hairspray and last color? I totally agree that on a large scale the scratches should be "real" and not applied on the final layer of paint, but this approach to the shadows seems to me an idea to be explored further, thanks for sharing it. also, may I ask about the green you used for the cockpit? it's really appropriate for the P 47's office, very nice result! yes , that;s correct i give a black layer as pre-shading. the cockpit green is from the AK Real Colors AIR in the following order first base color on top of black the bronze green RC264 next RC 230 Dull dark green , then lightly mist the RC 262 on some areas for highlights after that i am applying oil colors for light effects and shadows (burned umber, raw umber, and naples yellow) cheers! Edited January 17, 2022 by duke_ mc65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Smith Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Very nice work! duke_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Phil Smith said: Very nice work! thanks Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Vincent said: gorgeous thank you Vincent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) today' s progress added break lines on landing gears.. i have used 0,6 mm soft pipe, brass and aluminum metal tubing, resin wheels from barracuda.. wheels are not glued yet as they will receive some washes and pigments to simulate dust .. engine cowling panels assembled and hatches filled with putty because they were cut in half.. dry fitting to ensure that everything is aligned.. and started polishing... cheers! and thanks for watching! Spyros Edited January 19, 2022 by duke_ MikeMaben, KUROK, Dadeo911 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 duke_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxos345 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Thats some lovely work there!!! One note though as you have not decided the subject yet! IMHO and judging from the level of weathring in the cockpit and in the wheel wells you should not go after for a shining bird, like '50s bare metal birds, but for a duller, more used bare metal!! So maybe no polish on the gloss black?? Anyway i will be waiting for your progress!!! John duke_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, zaxos345 said: Thats some lovely work there!!! One note though as you have not decided the subject yet! IMHO and judging from the level of weathring in the cockpit and in the wheel wells you should not go after for a shining bird, like '50s bare metal birds, but for a duller, more used bare metal!! So maybe no polish on the gloss black?? Anyway i will be waiting for your progress!!! John Hey John! thank you for your comment yes i was thinking about that, since i have decided to go with airframe aluminium and similar shades of alclad. i know it would look shiny at first but then i can tone it down if i like so.. i also want to experiment with these shades and see how they react with oil washes and other treatments since this is my first attempt on bare metal finish.. we' ll see how it goes.. Spyros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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