Marcel111 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'll be putting some Seamless Suckers and SAC gear on ebay. Sounds liks I should have a look at the G-force gear... I do have the SAC gear which looks quite nice... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Sounds liks I should have a look at the G-force gear... I do have the SAC gear which looks quite nice... One of my theoretical plans was to add some of the tiny gear kit parts to the SAC gear, since it looks really good OOB. The G-Force gear appears to be quite a bit better in terms of detail from pics I've seen, so maybe I'll just throw it on instead. I've got 3 Hornets to build, so I can always use most of this stuff anyway. BTW, One thing that's often missed on the vertical stabilizer base is the seam with rivets that attach it to the fuselage. You may be doing this already, but I thought I'd mention it since you still can if you want to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 One of my theoretical plans was to add some of the tiny gear kit parts to the SAC gear, since it looks really good OOB. The G-Force gear appears to be quite a bit better in terms of detail from pics I've seen, so maybe I'll just throw it on instead. I've got 3 Hornets to build, so I can always use most of this stuff anyway.BTW, One thing that's often missed on the vertical stabilizer base is the seam with rivets that attach it to the fuselage. You may be doing this already, but I thought I'd mention it since you still can if you want to. Thx... I hadn't really noticed that before, I think the Academy kit does try to represent this, but it's notprominent enough? Anyhow, I'm done with the paint job at this point, so there's no turning back Big thanks for the G-Force heads up, no point nickel and diming when you spend 1+ year on a project like I do Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Here's an update--the paint job is pretty much done. I used a whole host of different grays to simulate touch-ups and general discoloration all over the aircraft. Here's a close-up of the top of the wings and then the rear fuselarge. I tried to simulate the wear patterns I see in the Daco book. Much of the paint discoloration work was done with a hand brush to simulate the hard-edge (vs airbrush edge) discoloration that seems to prevail on many parts of the aircraft. The key here is dip the brush into the paint can and then brush it against something until there is hardle any paint left on the brush, and then go over the surface that is to look discolored. I did a lot of dicoloration in the areas that are frequently walked on... The lower rear fuselarge received plenty of attention. I used predominantly warmer (more brown) shaded grays here. What you see here will certainly still become a lot dirtier with washing and pastel discoloration after that. First off, a reference point... To finish the update, here is what the front looks like. Notice how on this reference pic most of the discoloration is hard edge (this aircraft happens to be on display and thus much cleaner than my in-theater Hornet). For some of the darker areas around panels, I pre-shaded with a handbrush. The effects look a little garish in some cases, since the gray paint used happened to be glodd. I still need to add a few details here and there and also do something about those white RWR receiver covers, they are a little on the bright side. Thx for looking, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 One great looking Hornet you're making there. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thx Kostucha! Guys, I thought I'd present a few more details of the paint job and where I got the inspiration from, following the update above. Here are some pics showing general wear and tear... Here's how I tried to replicate what I saw (... both on the real thing and 2nd hand): Somethings else worth highlighting is how very helpful the MAW guys are for including a CD full of pics of the real thing! Thanks to that, I could see that the starboard rear section of the shoulder is white, while the port side is gray (on this particular Hornet). Phew! Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Marcel, that is an outstanding paint job - extremely realistic - nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I agree with Ken, that is some excellent paintwork Marcel!!! This build is turning out fantastic. :wacko: Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Jeff and Ken took the words out of my mouth. Great work! Awesome attention to detail! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Marcel, Beautiful work! I like the color discolorations you did on the fuselage. To my eye it looks very realistic. Do you meet with the local Charlotte chapter of IPMS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Nice attention to detail. Well done, it looks very effective on the model -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 hey friend, great job, i ill learning many things about weathering with your job looking forward cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 WOW, Marcel what fantastic job! Cant wait to see more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thx Ken, Gambler, Kostucha, afterburner, Blackcollar, Pompeo and JMan for the additional comments! Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Marcel,Beautiful work! I like the color discolorations you did on the fuselage. To my eye it looks very realistic. Do you meet with the local Charlotte chapter of IPMS? Thx! I have been meaning to attend a Charlotte IPMS meeting for 2 years now, but it's always tough to leave the family on a Friday night. Hopefully I'll make it one of these days. Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infideon Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 top notch weathering! i must learn 2 do it like u do someday... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 top notch weathering!i must learn 2 do it like u do someday... Thx! Yeah, weathering is definately my favourite part Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Might have to get some pointers and tips when it comes time to weather mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Might have to get some pointers and tips when it comes time to weather mine! Thx Jeremy... and no probs, I'd be gald to share any tips any time Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Lovely paint job! Very deft airbrushing. Looks very realistic. Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Lovely paint job! Very deft airbrushing. Looks very realistic. Cheers! Alexander. Thanks Alexander! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I saw this work of art in person- the photos don't do it justice. Phenomenal build, Marcel! Cheers, Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 So Marcel, when are you going to grace us with your presence and anothe update? Having withdrawals here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Jman, your wish is my command Here is a quick update, just applied the 1st wash and have started decalling. I say 1st wash since I apply a wash to the large decal-covered surfaces as needed. I used Promodeller (on Future) for the first time, that stuff is awesome and takes all the risk out of washing. I used mostly Dark Dirt. I noticed on the real thing that the screwes around a particular panel on the vertical stabilizer are usually stripped of paint, making the screws pretty visible on a black tail. I used Promodeller's Light Dirt to replicate that effect. Now for the main decaling, fun, fun, fun! Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Outstanding, your attention to detail is remarkable. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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