Justin S Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 This is the first model I've painted with Model Master enamels, so I'm curious to hear what you think. I'm not too happy with how it turned out, myself - I sprayed them freehand and couldn't seem to get as tight a demarcation as I can with Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. I added an Avionix resin seat - I know it's probably the wrong version for this plane, but it looks much, much better than the kit seat, so I don't mind. Besides, the kit seat is the wrong version anyway, I think. The markings are from Afterburner Decals, which were excellent. I'm ashamed to report that this is only the second model I've completed this year. I've got to do better in 2011! Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justin S Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Couple more: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) Justin.. I think it looks EXQUISITE.. SHE IS A STUNNER. The freehand work is IMPRESSIVE and Honestly SHE is a STUNNING build.. LOVE IT !!!! and your photography is EXCELLENT too. HOLMES Edited December 15, 2010 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sentry30 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Very nice !!! Daniël Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'm not too happy with how it turned out, myself Same here.....because I'm jeaulous! If this is below average for you, please go ahead and post pics of the models that you ARE satisfied with. I'd love to be even more jeaulous of your skills...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huntermountain Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Very nice build, and very nice pictures of the finished model. The head on shot is awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Justin, I think it looks fantastic. The photos are great, and sure don't show what you may be unhappy with. The camo looks very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Awesome. Nice camo and cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Enamels and Acrylics behave differently and can demand some experimentation. But seriously, I dont know what the fuss is about - looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmith Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Yea, I think it looks fantasitc! A very nice job. The only thing I would say is that the canopy is a bit off center :lol: Cheers, -Doug :huh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemsy_29 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Looking good! That model is awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 The colors and the overall paint scheme looks great for the scale. Maybe the demarcation line could be tighter, but I've found that blues and greys are very forgiving, so no worries! Did you adjust the MM colors at all for scale effect? They really do look on-the-mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Sidharta Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Fantastic... beautifull built, Justin !! BTW, the shape of the kit looks a little "fat" around the gun area to my eyes. What do you think, guys ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very nice F-5...I always liked the Aggressor paint schemes on the F-5E. When Clark converted from T-38 agressors to the F-5E, I hauled 8 brand new F-5's in agressor colors to Clark and then loaded 8 T-38's and took them to DM. You did a super job and the AFV kit looks to be prety nice as well. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justin S Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thank you for the comments, everybody! Did you adjust the MM colors at all for scale effect? They really do look on-the-mark. After I painted the camo with unadjusted colors, I "post shaded" by adding white to the colors and spraying each in a random, mottled pattern concentrated mainly within the panels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Stunning F-5, mate. That aggressor scheme looks superb. Fantastic job, Justin. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 nice tiger, looks awesome cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikestomcat Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I really like your bird, hope the one I'll be building soon (in Sundowners markings) looks half as good as yours :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Awesome job on the shading! Love it!! Have a couple of F-5s in the stash; makes me want to break them out and start on 'em now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Nice angle on the main gear doors. not many people get that right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 another stunner ! the airbrush work is first class. You have an excellent eye for shading and toning for scale effect. wish i could do it ! fantastic cheers Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 That is totally freakin AWESOME!!! you sir have just become responsible for another sale of the AFV kit. SWMBO is not going to be happy when I tell her I just have to have this kit . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Absolutely stunning job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Looks great! I just tried to free hand Testor's enamels and I'm not happy either. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acechris89 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wow, awesome job, and really good looking kit. I've been looking for an AFV kit, but found it a little too expensive for me at the moment, and settled on the Revell kit. Maybe I'll have to save up for one soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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