Guest Peterpools Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Thanks Kev Never tried it but will absolutely give it a go. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Way to go, Peter! It's hard enough to get NMF to look good, but to do it after having to completely strip the model and start over? My hat is off to you, Sir! The checkers and anti-glare panels look great, as well. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Much appreciated John. But still not happy with the look and feel of the Jug. Something just isn't right Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) UPDATE: 11/19/20: AK EXTREME METAL FINISH I just wasn't happy with the NMF; seemed dull and lifeless and just wasn't where I wanted to go. Yup, you guessed it, stripped the Jug down to bare plastic again and once again sanded, washed and polished, hopefully for the last time. This time around, I decided to use AK's Extreme Metals exclusively and see what I could really do. The Jug was first primed with MIGâ€s Grey Primer, then AK's Black Base and let dry for 24 hours. Then the base aluminum (AK 479) went on in light, even layers with the gun bays masked out and shot with AK Dark Aluminum (AK 480). The results were dramatic and I was on my way. The anti glare panels were masked out and shot with Model Air Olive Drab and the invasion stripes were done with Tamiya flat white and flat black. Masking took over four hours but well worth the extra effort, including the black stripes on the tailfeathers. With all the masking, I'm happy to report, not a speck of AK Extreme Metals lifted or was damaged from the masking tape. The big bad prop, was also stripped and then primed with MIG Gray Primer and finished with Tamiya Gloss Black. Some how between my Viper and the Jug, I've logged more time stripping paint, then actually building! Next up: decaling and the gear. Thanks for checking in Peter Edited November 20, 2015 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Super clean NMF Peter ... and great photos too. Are you doing decals or paint masks? Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Much appreciate Jim Going for the nearly impossible and I've been using Tamiya's decals. The checkerboard nose was a gem of a fight and I'm hoping that the balance of the decals will be a bit easier. My big concern is getting the Flory washes to actually sick in place. I've been testing on the flaps and so far, have struck out with nothing sticking into the rivets. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 looks great so far Peter Keep on going Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Groovy. Love that! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 What determination! I didn't think you could make it look better, but you did. Wow! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 That really looks fantastic, Peter! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Looks great, Peter! For black bases, I use Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. Kev That stuff sprays on so nice I often want to leave it in the black finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Very nice build Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks Mark I'm really impressed with AK Extreme Metals and just need to do a bit more experimenting. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Brother Bear Much appreciated Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Thank You John I was shooting for a bit more of a darker metallic base color and I guess, actually following the instructions wasn't such a bad idea the second time around. Getting to be an old pro at stripping paint from models these days. Peter Edited November 22, 2015 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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