Cheesey153 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Damn, son, you're quite the machoist! I would've left the nose gear as-is and painted in the areas that you've drilled out! Of course that's why I'll always be a second class modeler....Nice work. Really. HAHA!! Thanks Steven. :) That kind of solid nose wheel jobby really hacks me off - I simply had to do something about it! Anyway mate, isn't it about time you posted some pics of your planes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Su-34 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Nicely done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Isn't it about time you posted some pics of your planes? :) Ah, but I have! MiG-29 http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....=108311&hl= F-16A http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....c=70958&hl= I'm working on a 1/72 RF-4B right now, but I don't have the discipline to take photos as I go. Plus, it's not all that interesting a build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ah, but I have! Then you should have brought them to my attention sooner!! :) Good looking models Steven! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks, man. I've been enjoying building aircraft after a long absence but find myself struggling with basic things like assembly and masking canopies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks, man. I've been enjoying building aircraft after a long absence but find myself struggling with basic things like assembly and masking canopies. That's as maybe but the quality of your finish is way ahead of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Years ago an early mentor of mine looked at a model with me at a contest and said the paint was "too rich." I didn't understand what that meant until I looked at my own models compared to those that seemed better and realized that my paint was too thick and too darkish. So now I'm really into trying to capture so-called "scale effect." I lighten my colors considerably (especially important with 1/72 IMHO), and then I vary those a bit and paint several panels and flying surfaces slightly lighter or darker than the overall area. I also avoid straight black ANYWHERE on the model at all costs. I like the result, but I'm learning how to get other, more subtle weathering effects just right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Jon, Hows the build going? Any update or pics? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.