LSP_Kevin Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 The likeness of the kit decal to real thing is actually surprisingly poor. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 5 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: The likeness of the kit decal to real thing is actually surprisingly poor. Kev Kev, no kidding there, once I get it down sized I’ll then have to upsize the bombs. I discovered the issue when I cut out the decal and bomb markings, placed them on the model to then realise it was all off. Still hoping to get them bombs painted on today, the outline of the phantom tomorrow, fingers are now officially crossed… LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 Ok, copy made and now back on the tracks after that mini derailment…..phew… KUROK, Out2gtcha, BradG and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 Here’s a comparison in size and shape, it’s much shorter in length though very similar in height. I’ll cut this out and use it for my stencil, just a light coat of off white, sorta like my canvas. Shoggz, Landrotten Highlander, BradG and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 Motored along today and got this far, the 1 Man Army masks were used. Still need to paint the ice cream on top of the cones, try to free hand paint the 3rd cone in too. The DFC diagonal stripes were the wrong way so cut thin strips of tape and angled them to the right as seen in photos. patricksparks, KUROK, denders and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Are you free handing the Phantom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 (edited) 10 hours ago, Stokey Pete said: Are you free handing the Phantom? Yes, I’ll make a mask of the outline of the clouds, head, moon and bombs, gently spray a off white colour and then free hand in the details. My most difficult area to me will be the teeth I believe. Haven’t figured it out yet. To me the actual art work looks a bit crude, my only wish is I would have loved to know the actual colours. Was the moon yellow, the lettering? It’s tempting to use some artistic license. I’ve seen artwork that’s depicts more colour and it sort of makes sense. Still hope to beat the deadline…. Edited August 20 by DugyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 (edited) Progress made today, just need to fill in everything. Think I’ll start with lightly penciling in the main bits first, also have the Phantom of the Ruhr stencil to airbrush. Edited August 20 by DugyB Zola25, Landrotten Highlander, Dragon and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 24 Author Share Posted August 24 (edited) I’ve made it this far, need to touch up around the fingers, then soldier on to the weathering. Creeping ever so close to the end now. Edited August 24 by DugyB Furie, BradG, Landrotten Highlander and 14 others 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 That's fantastic! Kev DugyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 That is really looking nice - amazing attention to detail What colors did you use for the Green and Dark Earth if I may ask? /Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 That's really, really nice. Love your beautifully painted crisp colours and finishing. Tempted to do the full-bodied version now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 (edited) 5 hours ago, Zola25 said: That is really looking nice - amazing attention to detail What colors did you use for the Green and Dark Earth if I may ask? /Niels I used Tamiya Dark Green mixed with a bit of Tamiya flat white, then sprayed another layer over the template with a tad lighter shade. I did this in random areas of the green. It doesn’t show up well in most the photos but in the normal light it’s easy to spot. Getting close to the weathering stage, and I have no idea how to do it. The Dark Earth was mixed using Tamiya Khaki, and Tamiya Flat Earth. It’s a bit light to me but ain’t no way I’m going back now Edited August 25 by DugyB Zola25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 2 hours ago, Shoggz said: That's really, really nice. Love your beautifully painted crisp colours and finishing. Tempted to do the full-bodied version now? Thanks, after building the nose section I’ll take a pass on the whole model. I scoured the net for other builds trying to gain any tips and insight. But I’ll gladly follow your build… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugyB Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 (edited) Ok, calling time on this guy as finished. When I set out on this journey my goal was to just simply finish a model, it’s been years (7+) for me. Credit for the whole idea goes to LSP member Finn, way back on page 2 it was his suggestion which sent me off on this direction. It sure looks interesting and cool to me, Thanks mate. Here’s a few pics I’ve taken. Edited August 27 by DugyB private_hell, themongoose, williamj and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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