SSgtd6152 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 looks good however i concur with rampage MM non-buffing needs a lite buff out to really look nice and take the speckles out. and i also agree with patrick i paint the band before the overall paint it's easier for me. looks real good raz!! as for berzerkley, i live in S.F. for seven years and there is one thing i learned.... berkely is for kooks!!! you shouldn't be shocked at the silliness that goes on in that freaky town.Dan You lived in S.F....................Y????? DO SAY THAT.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSgtd6152 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I actually think that silver might do this more justice than the aluminum. The finish on Rampage jet looks more like what I'm going for. You do need to buff it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I did the buffing, but it didn't quite come out well. I think another coat of paint might make a difference? I went ahead and painted on the belly stripe though. The over spray will be covered with a white stripe decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSgtd6152 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 man that is y I do not do BM paint jobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi Six months ago I built this kit from the same era and I used RLM01 silver dope from Xtracolor. I am not satisfied with the varnish which is too dull. So I suggest you do use a satin one. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 BM is probably one of the hardest paint jobs to look good. once it does though it looks real good. i think rampage may have used a couple of different colors on different panels to get that look. that is something to think about. it looks pretty good so far some panel wash and weathering will spruce that baby out. i also agree with patrick semi-gloss baby! matte looks too dull. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver1 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Correct me if I'm wrong but, I believe the F3F was painted in a silver lacquer and did not have a bare metal finish. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Your right it is an aluminum coat to prevent rusting, but I can't seem to figure out what color will give me that look. I'm probably going to use silver over what I've already done. The plane I'm modeling, link is further up in the thread, actually looks like a very light gull grey than silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Correct me if I'm wrong but, I believe the F3F was painted in a silver lacquer and did not have a bare metal finish.Ed I've already told him but he's young... Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) I've already told him but he's young...Patrick :( we've got to let the young fellow make his own mistakes Edited October 16, 2007 by marine4 ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I don't think your too far off. You'd be surprised at how much a clear coat will cut down that speckely look. It will also help protect your red stripe for masking if you latter decide to re-paint. A bit more buffing might help too ( and I'm talking about the model :blink: ) Also aluminum doesn't exactly rust it corrodes. Semper Fi, :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) how does that saying go? Young dumb and full of...... Either way, the damned color is making me mad. I don't have access to those great floquil colors so I'm stuck using what I have.... @Rampage.....same difference. Edited October 16, 2007 by Rasczak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 how does that match to what ya'll have done before? The area closer to the middle is a little darker because I sprayed red in that area for the chevron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 could be just me but it looks a little too yellow. as i remember it should be just a touch more orange. actually the center looks a little closer to the right shade. someone correct me if my eyes are off(i am getting old). Cheers Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 could be just me but it looks a little too yellow. as i remember it should be just a touch more orange. actually the center looks a little closer to the right shade. someone correct me if my eyes are off(i am getting old).Cheers Dan I agree with you Dan. I think if you add a drop or two of red to the yellow you'll have it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi I think you'd better paint the whole surface in red and after with your yellow to get the smae shade overall. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Alright, so I have the fuse color down pat, but I'm having trouble mixing the dern wing color. I made a couple of them and they came out WAY to orange. I think I'm gonna have to head to hobbytown tomorrow and see what I can get... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Alright, so I have the fuse color down pat, but I'm having trouble mixing the dern wing color. I made a couple of them and they came out WAY to orange. I think I'm gonna have to head to hobbytown tomorrow and see what I can get... Red is an overpowering color in mixes, Sir. Start small, and use a bit less than you think you will need to achieve the tint. Nice to see you making such progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 I got a bad batch of paint or something. I sprayed the paint on the wing last night, which doesn't look half bad mind you, but it still hasn't dried. Damn enamels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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