evolution Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi all Well I'm starting a new project, a 1/48 Tamiya F-16 Thunderbird. I would like to know an easy way to get that shine these aircraft have. Could I use future or what? Thank you all, Evolution Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Troll Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I would like to know an easy way to get that shine these aircraft have. Could I use future or what? Mee too! I think future will be too shiny... I'm thinking more in the lines of a semi-gloss or satin clear coat. Maybe even a gloss clear coat that will be slightly toned down with micromesh. Just a coat of future will look like it's a toy, I'm afraid... It's not easy get these kits to look right. They should be clean, and shiny, but that has a nasty resemblance to a die-cast toy when scaled down to model kit size. I'm also pondering how to break up the even colors of the model. Should one try light pre-shading? But that won't work where there are decals. What about washing the panel lines? It may or may not be "correct" to use these weathering tricks on a airshow bird, but if the model looks too perfect, if will look toy-ish. Another thing, are you going to use decal no. 102 "Chris Davidson"? If not, can I buy it? Jorgen "Troll" Toll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Future is the easiest way. Just did my F6F with it. Will post pictures here later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I think future will be too shiny... Jorgen "Troll" Toll If you dilute Future with a little Windex, it'll take a little of the shine away. But not much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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