Jim Barry Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Looking great! The mask work is fantastic! ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 And now back to our regularly scheduled program. I actually had to replace the squadron insignia as well. I masked it with a highly de-tacked piece of vinyl mask, and it still peeled off in places. So, off it went too, and now we are back to square two, as it were. The s/n stencil has been corrected and reapplied as well. I also decided to start chipping. This is the first round with the sponge method. Next, I'll use a brush or silver pencil (likely both) and do some more deliberate hand chipping. None of the reference pics show heavy chipping, so I'll keep it to a subtle minimum. scvrobeson, patricksparks, TankBuster and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Nice work. ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) I’ve been clicking and saving Chuck! BTW, that canopy fit is phenomenal. Are the wingwalk markings painted? Cheers, Tom Edited August 31, 2023 by Uncarina ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Uncarina said: I’ve been clicking and saving Chuck! BTW, that canopy fit is phenomenal. Are the wingwalk markings painted? Cheers, Tom Thanks! To save you some effort, here's the link to the full gallery. https://postimg.cc/gallery/FJmDRnt The canopy fit is really nice, though I did add a little filler between the fuselage and the windscreen piece. And yes, I did paint the wing walk outlines and non-slip section. The kit includes decals for the red outline, but I have a pretty bad track record with getting long, spindly decals like that in place. So, I cut masks for them and painted them instead. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Chipping is done. Ended up using a brush exclusively as my silver pencil is a different color from the sponge chipping. Again, shooting for a subtler chipping result than some of my previous efforts. leoasman, Learstang, Isar 30/07 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 You're making a beautiful model there Chuck Really love the chipping. ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Very nice! I just ordered my Soviet markings. Regards, Jason ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Really like the chipping on this! Definitely brings it to life Chuck Matt ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 This is coming along quite nicely! May I ask where you got the prop decals? I've never seen an arrangement like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) The filter work is done now and will dry while I'm running errands today. The effect is, intentionally, very subtle, but I love how it helps tie everything together. Bonus points for being a stupid simple technique too. Super thin burnt umber oil paint brushes all over the model. Here the two elevators have been filtered, the rudder has not. Notice the depth and richness of the base coat brought out by the filter. Here, you can see the difference on the rudder after the filter. The overall look as the thinner dries. The decals are faded and tied together tonally. Another bonus is that it starts the very beginnings of a panel line wash too. I'll clean up any puddling with thinner later tonight, then do some weathering, dry pigments, and she's done. If all goes to plan, I'm hoping to wrap it up by Monday! Edited September 2, 2023 by ChuckD Dennis7423, Fanes, TankBuster and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Go Chuck go! You’re bringing it to life. Cheers, Tom ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 9/2/2023 at 9:02 AM, ChuckD said: If all goes to plan, I'm hoping to wrap it up by Monday! Monday, schmonday. She's done! Victor K2, LSP_Kevin and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Guy Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 A-20G just came in. I’m finishing up the 109 paint and King Tiger then off to the races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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