Reaper2006 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Here is my last finished project. Kit is Italeri 1/72. Very nice kit, fine panels and details, but some rather poor fit on some areas, so little putty and sanding is required, but nothing specialy difficult. The kit is OOB, i only added resin seat. (the box seat is great, really no need for replacement, only i broke mine, so i have no alternative)..... Preshaded with tamiya blue and black acryl colors, painted with mix of Model Master and Revell enamel colors. I didn't want to get really dirty plane, so weathering is maybe on "light side" (compared to the real thing) but i like it, look realistic to me.....I did weathering with graphit mixed with detergent and water. Model is sprayed with Pronto (Future), then after decaling & weathering sprayed with MM Mat cotte (enamel), and then i overspray complete model with very diluted MM Medium gray.... Hope u like it! Comments & critiques welcome. Thanx for looking! P.S. After taking pictures, i realized that i didn't remove "safety ring" from external tank, so i corrected that. Also, on some pictures, cover of front wheel bay have strange position, too little glue i guess... And yeah, i know that real plane can't carry all that at once, but i can't help myself. I like it big, ugly, and heavily loaded... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper2006 Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Few more.... Thanx again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 VERY nice Hog! Stephen :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick L Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Awesome model. I like the weathering, wish I could weather like that... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper2006 Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Thanx! Nick L> actually, i have many problems with weathering (on other models). I always manage to screw this step in model building, by making model unrealistic dirty. Just don't know when its righ time to stop! Of course, on this model i did the same thing! Too strong shading, overkill wash....you name it... But, i discovered little trick. After painting, futuring and totaly screwed wash, i sprayed model again with base colors (added some white for scale effect (another "gray" area for me)), until i get at point where i actualy like how weathering turned on. Still little strong, but much better than before. Then i added decals & stuff, actually i finished model completely. And, then was a time for little magic.... Like i said, i sprayed entire model with high diluted gray (yes, over decals too), but so lightly that i didn't change original base color, just some "dust", to blend colors, decals and wash. After that, another mat coat, and the result is here! :blink: Here's some "in progress" pic, where u can see how much wash was before this "overspray me gently trick"..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Erdferkel Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Great looking A-10 you got there. This one is on my currently on my workbench too. Just one little question, why didnt you remove the sprue from the centre drop tank?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmaker Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Very nice work,mate! You can save time if you just spray your varnish coats with some drops of color in it! :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper2006 Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Thanx for advice...i have to try that! Erdferkel> i forgot...like i said "After taking pictures, i realized that i didn't remove "safety ring" from external tank, so i corrected that. " Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice Warthog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Jolly well done, that Warthog! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great weathering on that 'Hog! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcooke Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yeah very nice job. The weathering is very nice and subtle. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 damira pak cu da kazem,a-10 je zakon svaka cast,narocito panelne linije :D and now a little in english,your a-10 is really nice especialy the weathering :) cant wait to see your next kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper2006 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hvala Dragane jos jednom na komentaru! Next kit? Hmm...in couple days, maybe, if i don't screw sometning.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 That's a one fine A-10! Looks way bigger than 1/72! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice model! Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thundervett Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Kick A** job! To think thats 1/72 blows my mind! Trevor M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reaper2006 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanx again to all! Yeah, it's 1/72, but like one of mine friends say.... "Tell a lie..tell it's 1/48... nobody is gonna believe it's just 1/72".... <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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