Shoggz Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I'm particularly looking forward to your Spitfire Mk.14 conversion! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Guy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Shoggz said: I'm particularly looking forward to your Spitfire Mk.14 conversion! Same! I think I will order that set when it comes out! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Three awesome projects, no matter the direction you take. Really like the progress on the Tony. Have you tried out the Ammo Shaders yet? They seem to be the same as the venerable black-brown mix, and can be cleaned off with water or Micromeshed off if you don't like the results. I like how they work on the limited tests I've done so far. Matt Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocat Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Beautiful works and progress! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Thanks guys! On 8/9/2023 at 5:32 PM, scvrobeson said: Three awesome projects, no matter the direction you take. Really like the progress on the Tony. Have you tried out the Ammo Shaders yet? They seem to be the same as the venerable black-brown mix, and can be cleaned off with water or Micromeshed off if you don't like the results. I like how they work on the limited tests I've done so far. Matt Thanks Matt! I was not aware of that product but it looks like a good way to achieve more consistency with this method. Trying to push this one over the finish line but other things keep getting in the way! After doing a bit of post-shading on the top, I had to confront one of the bigger finishing hurdles... salt weathering. I don't think this technique is appropriate for every build but I think a worn Hien would benefit from it. Here is the model after the salt application. After the salt is completely dry, I sprayed a VERY diluted lighter color (Tamiya Deck Tan XF-55) over the salt. After the salt is removed, you should have some random stains on the surface of the model. This is what the model looks like after the salt weathering step. And another look at the bottom after the first post-shading pass. patricksparks, LSP_Kevin, John Stambaugh and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 The landing lights are solid resin pieces that came with the Wolf Pack conversion. I painted the lights silver and then clear blue (or red) over that. The Ho-103 machine gun barrels for the wings, which I fashioned from sections of brass tubing, have been painted and glued into place. The Ho-5 20mm cannon barrels are metal and came with the Wolf Pack conversion. These were painted and glued into the cowling. The resin exhausts and the baffle plates riding above have been glued into place. Previously, the exhaust stains were built up during the post-shading process. The tail wheel and the small actuators for the tail control surfaces are glued in. I think all of the spray work has been done so I can finally pull of the canopy masks. I have two version of the sliding canopy section, one closed and one open, so I can alternatively show the canopy in the open position. You can see the oxygen mask I made lying on the seat. Just a few more bits to go and this one will be finished... Kahunaminor, MDriskill, Elger and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just superb.. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Guy Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Excellent work. It feels like this one came together so quickly. I think I’ll be working on the Ki84 after all. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 WOW!! Beautiful. You started this project over a year ago. How time flies. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Beautiful work mate! I just love your builds! Very nice! Cheers Alan Ps. Do you sell your builds or, do you display them at home? Would love to see how you display your builds. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Exquisite work, John! Kev Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Another spectacular build coming to conclusion. . Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Quite nice John Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 5:51 AM, Thunnus said: Thanks guys! Appreciate the feedback! My first weathering step is to use spray a very highly diluted mix of brown and black and run it along the panel lines and joints. I also use it to create subtle streaking corresponding to airflow across the surfaces. It should be really subtle. If it is too heavy, I rub it away with Micromesh. The Micromeshing itself leaves interesting staining patterns too so I guess it contributes to the weathering process by way of partial subtraction. Hey, been following this and it’s really looking cool! i like the thinned black/brown spray approach though personally I would be a bit apprehensive of spraying on too much, but I guess once you have airbrush technique nailed it’s ok i also like the buffing / gentle sanding for additional effects - I will definitely be trying that! thanks as always for sharing your builds here Nick Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 It's rounding the final corner, and it looks like another winner from you. Always enjoy following your build process John Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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