kilroy Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 ;) Simply amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upupandaway Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) I haven´t been online on the ARC for quite some time now and checking back on on your build after this time is a pretty cool start. You´re a little slow - so am I - but I was honestly enjoying the well balanced style, the wonderfully detailed model and the patience that you must obviously have put into it. Very impressive! Edited May 8, 2008 by upupandaway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Viper Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Great looking model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oryx Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) Is it possible that you could explain a bit more about how you do the washes? I understand the panel lines, but I am very interested in how you get those yellowish stains looking so realistic. Do you use a brush to do it? If so, do you just brush it on and let it dry, or do you go over it afterwards with something to blend it with the background? If you blend/wipe it later, how long do you leave it before doing that? How much do you thin the mixture? The only washes I have done before were to highlight panel lines with oil washes, but I have never been able to get stains as realistic looking as yours - I am in particular talking about the stains on the lower surfaces of your Sukhoi. They really look like oil spills that have been cleaned many times so that it left a permanent yellow stain to parts of the paint. Edited May 16, 2012 by Oryx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Your build is just stunning and superb! it is a piece of art and also the thread is well explained and full of pics!!! your way of buildin is incredible...i'm really speechless! just a dumb question:how many packs of plastic rods do you have for such a range of possible detailing you've made us seen???? again and would never be tired of tellin it:FANTASTIC...AWESOME JOB!!!!!!! cant wait to see also the base finished!!!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrereLeO Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hello and thank you for your kind comments. Between you and Steph' well my head is just spinning. I know Steph’. A really good modeler and a very sympathetic guy. I have the chance to see its models in different models shows and they're, simply, awesome : build, scratch and painting. You´re a little slow I don’t think that “little†is a good word. Excessively is more exact. I was wondering how you lightened the colors after you did the washes? Is it possible that you could explain a bit more about how you do the washes? All the weathering is made with airbrush. The paint is much diluted. In fact, I used tinted thinner. I spray randomly the mixture up I obtain a good result. I only use a brush with a wash to represent the oil stains. First, I mark with an airbrush the stain then, I put a wash in the middle of this stain and I blend the wash with the paint. Not easy with my poor English to explain. In fact, not easy in French, too. how many packs of plastic rods do you have for such a range of possible detailing you've made us seen???? I have 3 packs of plastic rods : 0.5, 0.8 and 1mm of diameter. The model finally is finished. The internal structure of canopy, totally forgotten by Monogram, was made with Evergreen : Next step, the diorama. Bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ohhhh GOD fantastic work!!!! that's amazing!!!is fantastic! I love your way of workin!!! Cheers and cant wait to see the diorama...send many pics please for the process!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Speechless! How do you get them spots of chipped metal so realistic?? Toothpick or brush or...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That is without a doubt, one of the finest models I've seen period. Everything from the finish to the detail is top notch craftsmanship. Awesome, just awesome. Cheers, Albert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Fantastic build and i learned a lot from it. Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I agree with all above - this is an AWESOME model! I bet we are going to see it again number of times on covers of major modelling magazines... Great job! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Outstanding! The whole of the model is hugely impressive. It is a testament to the quality of the model when the close-up images show no flaws. This one in particular is absolutely gorgeous. I'm very impressed by the milky canopy. For me, attention to detail like that sets this model apart. Please tell me we'll see it in all of its' glory at Telford this autumn Congratulations on a spectacular creation FrereLeO :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) absolutly stunning work!!!! everything about it is great!! i love those fod covers!! The weathering is phonominal! I totaly aggree with gedub!! ....and if its comming from him its a huge compliment! Richard Edited May 27, 2008 by rjwood_uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Absolutely stunning. Well done! :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Winter Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 One of my top ten builders ever... just A M A Z I N G , I´m speechless... thanks for sharing Rafael Winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 That looks great! Good job on it. Will be interesting to see what kind of diorama you will be building for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great looking Frogfoot! Congratulations on a beautiful build! -Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 have you ever thought about doing this professionaly? Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oryx Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) All the weathering is made with airbrush. The paint is much diluted. In fact, I used tinted thinner. I spray randomly the mixture up I obtain a good result. I only use a brush with a wash to represent the oil stains. First, I mark with an airbrush the stain then, I put a wash in the middle of this stain and I blend the wash with the paint. Not easy with my poor English to explain. In fact, not easy in French, too. Thank you very much for the explanation. I am definately going to go and experiment now. Your model looks absolutely fantastic and in addition, I think this has been one of the most educational builds I have seen on this forum. Thank you very much for sharing all this information with us. Edited May 16, 2012 by Oryx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Frereleo, that is just simply superb! Absolute, outstanding job you have done on your Su-25. :blink: I look forward to seeing it in the finished Diorama. Beautiful work. ;) Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrereLeO Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hello everybody and thanks again. Your comments touch me much. How do you get them spots of chipped metal so realistic?? Toothpick or brush or...? I use a piece of foam. I soak it in Dark Blue Grey paint (P.A., in this case), I remove the excess and I tap the part. Please tell me we'll see it in all of its' glory at Telford this autumn Yes, geedub. In principle, it will be at Telford show. I would be very happy to meet you and see your Su-27 and your F-15. have you ever thought about doing this professionaly? No. Build models is a hobby for me. I work when I want. I think that I wouldn’t the same pleasure if it was my job. Bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedStar Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wonderful, simply wonderful - I can't wait to see what you start next, as I'm sure we'll all welcome to see another project from your bench! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Nothing to add. Simply outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutalos Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 What a wonderful model, a piece of art, simply! Kudos to an excellent outcome! I especially like your way of weathering, superb skills with the airbrush! Which one did you use?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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