Janissary Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I also wanted to point out that I had found a number of beautiful images at flickr.com of someone's exact model (I have the images but can't remember who). That has been quite an inspiration for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) The free-hand application of the camo unfortunately forced me to keep the airbrush close to the surface and use a low pressure, which caused most of the preshading to disappear. The resulting colors are thus too monotonous and uninteresting. As I had planned, however, I tried to do some postshading to give some life to the model. Here I am trying to adopt Honza's technique but I've got long ways to go. Here is a picture with the green postshaded (light and dark tones), while the black has only the lighter color: Same state as above: Then, I applied the 'darkened' black (Mr color black mixed with Tamiya smoke) to complete the postshading: Unfortunately, I don't have the courage to apply a thin light color along the panel lines as suggested in the previous page. I am still debating if what I currently have is ok, or there is room for improvement/correction. Any ideas would be very welcome. The weathering I am experimenting with does not really reflect the reality as the pictures of the real plane I see show mostly a clean, fresh paint on this plane. Edited February 1, 2010 by zidane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Very nice men. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Thank you Honza. I am trying to apply the tricks I learn from your posts, they have been very helpful. If I may ask, do you have any suggestions based on what you can see? Your recommendations would be great for my improvement. Edited February 1, 2010 by zidane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Thank you too Zidane. I thing that shading is OK. After wash will be cool. This machine is on fotos almost new. I have little note for airbrush. If you using GSI-C colors, try to mix color with thinner 1/3-4 for thinner and lower pressure. Around 0,8 ATM and try to put down the diffusor from gun. You have little mutch of scatter. (green and black in grey). But finally it looks very cool. Edited February 1, 2010 by Honza K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewS Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Zidane, Your progress is a joy to behold; the efforts you've taken to represent such an interesting scheme have been well-rewarded. Other than a panel line wash, I wouldn't fuss too much more with the finish, as it just looks so good. Please keep us updated with more pics as you continue (I'm really curious to see what the jet will look like once the masking comes off). Cheers, Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Very nice i like it!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Looks so good. I can't wait to see it finished. I think the airbrushing is my favorite part of model building and i love to see someone at the top of their game. Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 AWESOME!!! Your shading job is very very nice! As for me, i would proceed to a wash, but not so dark, a dark grey maybe. So it would be darker on the green and grey, and lighter on the black. I have a F-15DJ in my stock at 32nd scale, using the revell boxing... I will enjoy this painting stage!: bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jminer Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Very nice work, Zidane. I love the colors and your airbrushing is very good. Can't wait to see it with the masking tape off and the decals on. Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infideon Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 great job love the paintwork! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Pure eye candy! This one is a jaw-dropper! I love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wow, now this is cool. You don't see hardly any JASDF jet being build online. I love the step-by-step visual process in those photos. Super nice job on the painting. It's going to be a master piece ;) Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) Thank you very much all for your feedback. Honza, you were right about thinning GSI colors. I was aiming for the milk consistency but I tried your tip of thinning it even more. It does make a noticeable difference. I removed the thin masks and I am nearing the gloss coat. I have a few places to be painted grey but other than those, I think I am not going to do any further shading. Does that sound about right? Edited February 5, 2010 by zidane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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speedlimit Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd say that is beautifully done! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 It looks really good Zidane! Perfect work! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 It looks great!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewS Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I agree with the others, Zidane. It's great to see it with the masking off, showing all your hard work; I look forward to more of your progress. Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Damn, that looks nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Simply spectacular. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Very well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FEDE Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Only one word: Perfect Congratulations Zidane. Greetings FEDE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harv Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Love the -J/DJ aggressors. Been struggling with one in 1/32 for several years; you have done an outstanding job. BZ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Looks really good. Your paint job is simply amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 nice camo, good airbrush technique. A well-done work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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