Marcel111 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thx for the support, guys! Ken, I do believe it was you that provided some valuable, albeit somewhat contested information on F-15 paint-chipping. Afterburner, how awesome is this Charlotte weather!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Ken, I do believe it was you that provided some valuable, albeit somewhat contested :) information on F-15 paint-chipping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Here's a quick update... the E now features some paint-chipped leading edges, I have tried to keep the efect fairly subtle. Very convincing Marcel Subtlety is the key. What you have achieved is very realistic. I admire your restraint. It would be easy to get over-zealous with such a successful technique. Well done. I'm Eagley eagerly awaiting further updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 :D he was a little on the high-strung side. probably had difficulties with the wing/fuselarge seam :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very convincing Marcel :D Subtlety is the key. What you have achieved is very realistic. I admire your restraint. It would be easy to get over-zealous with such a successful technique. Well done. :) I'm Eagley eagerly awaiting further updates. Thx Guy! I ended up using a number of different techniques: 1. Just sanding the grey away to reveal the yellow and Al underneath (worked ok, but doesn't lend itself to getting that paint peeling off look). 2. Using your recommendatin and applying some bits of liquid mask here and there before applying the grey, then tearing off the liquid mask (worked well). 3. Very lightly sanding over the target area with 400 grade sandpaper about 20 minutes after the applying the topcoat (this worked the best). 4. On section where I had overdone the effect, I masked off part of the already revealed yellow using a torn piece of masking tape, using the torn edge as the masking edge (this worked really well also). Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Damn...... :) Love the weathering and the paint chipping, and the film in the 'pit, it all looks absolutely fantastic, great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gervais8 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Great job. Can't wait to see it finished. RG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Marcel, You're doing a marvellous job with this Strike Eagle. I am in the throws of finishing the same kit but as the 'Fighting Eagles' of the 334th FS (OOB). I am doing the a/c fresh from the paint shop with Tamiya rattle cans as per the instructions so the grey is darker than yours. The only problem I have encountered and I think it is because of the extreme heat and humidity in Melbourne, Australia at the moment is that the decals are not staying down and are lifting and curling upon themselves after application on the model after drying. I have had to use a decal setting agent on most. Hopefully, I won't have too many more problems with them. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 This is shaping up to be a good Strike Eagle model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thx guys!! Hi Marcel,You're doing a marvellous job with this Strike Eagle. I am in the throws of finishing the same kit but as the 'Fighting Eagles' of the 334th FS (OOB). I am doing the a/c fresh from the paint shop with Tamiya rattle cans as per the instructions so the grey is darker than yours. The only problem I have encountered and I think it is because of the extreme heat and humidity in Melbourne, Australia at the moment is that the decals are not staying down and are lifting and curling upon themselves after application on the model after drying. I have had to use a decal setting agent on most. Hopefully, I won't have too many more problems with them. Regards Andrew Andrew, a pretty bulletproof decals application method I use these days is to coat the aircraft with Future floor wax seconds before you lay down the decal. Just hand-brush on to the application area. The technique has never failed me and I've done some pretty old, nasty decals this way. I've actually run into problems of my own, I've discovered some seam issues inside the intake that need to be fixed, that will set the project back a little bit. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 haha- yeah- it's supposed to be windy and 79 tomorrow. It's sad that I am locked away in an office all day long. Can't wait for it to start greening up around here. That tip with the Future is spot-on, guaranteed to work. Looks great, Marcel! Hope the intake seams disappear for ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thx guys!!Andrew, a pretty bulletproof decals application method I use these days is to coat the aircraft with Future floor wax seconds before you lay down the decal. Just hand-brush on to the application area. The technique has never failed me and I've done some pretty old, nasty decals this way. I've actually run into problems of my own, I've discovered some seam issues inside the intake that need to be fixed, that will set the project back a little bit. Marcel Cheers Marcel, I've got the equivalent stuff over here in OZ so I'll give it a go as it can't hurt. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) Marcel very nice job on that F-15E. Very well done. I can't believe that no one makes an aftermarket cockpit for this one. Edited February 18, 2009 by jimz66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 WOW, this is one sharp looking MudHen! Cant wait to see it finished! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thx Jim, thx Jman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Progress on this kit seems to be very slow, and lately, I haven't had all that much time to work on the kit. Nonetheless, here is an update. Please critique and point out any mistakes. ... notice how the HUD changes appearance depending on the light direction... I tried to replicate the heated metal appearance of the pitot by brush-painting the tip with Humbrol Steel. I used the Eduard slime lights, I thought they would be a pain to apply, but things turned out ok. Hobbydecal dry transfers were used for much of the stencil data, they generally went on very nicely, although in two instances I lifted the underlying paint during application. I extended the paint chipping all the way to the lower intake leading edge (after a lot of reference checking), although I kept things very subtle. Next up are the wheel wells and the undercarriage. I don't really enjoy that part of the build, which is why I have pushed that off until now. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Marcel, great work - I like the chipped paint on the leading edges of the wings and tails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Looking good. One small critique. You've got the GPS dot too far back. It should be in the middle of the panel immediately forward of where you've got it, towards the center of the airbrake, not the back. Other than that, looking good! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Cracking update Marcel The paint chipping looks so good. You've obviously spent a great deal of time studying reference pictures and it shows. The underside weathering also looks very convincing with more dirt and grime showing aft of the wheel bays. Good stuff. The irridescent effect on the HUD is smart. It's a kick watching it change colour as you move around the model is n't it? I never get tired of that effect. ^_^ I like the difference in tones along the leading edge of the wing. One thing that you could do to improve the look still further is to slightly alter the red leading edge lights a little. Tamiya have them as large glass reflectors but the Mudhen versions are more of a rectangular shape. If you want to redo them simply stick a small rectangle of masking tape over the red and re-spray the grey over the top. It would only take a minute and would make your build ever more realistic looking. Just a thought......... :D I'm already looking forward to the next update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CiscoKid Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Good luck getting the nose gear in. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 That's a very nice paintjob!!!! I love it! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Looking good Marcel!! Your big Eagle is coming along fantastic. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thx for the encouragement, guys! Ken, thx again for your earlier advice on the paint chipping. Gerald, always good to hear back from the master... now that I have looked more closely at the red lights, I see what you mean, that will be an easy fix... consider it done. Aaron, thx for the heads-up. I'm sitting here scratching my head as to how I managed to misplace that dome, since I spent quite some time looking at where exactly it is meant to go Not sure I will fix it, that would require a lot of effort and I must say I'm getting worn out by this project, I've been on it for a full year now. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Like this big Strike Eagle so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jminer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow, great job. Very nice looking. 1/32 scale....you've got to have a room dedicated to displaying it, it must be huge! Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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