Macbain Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Gents, This is my first build since joining ARC and I am working on my first of many big jets. In the past I have stuck with WWII aircraft in this scale, but needed a change. I am most of the way through the build as you can see. I am not a big fan of decalling as it has burnt me in the past, and you can do everything by the book and still get silvering. I have been using Montex masks for aircraft markings and Hobby Decal dry transfers for the stencil data on my WWII builds, but there is not a great deal of support in this area for modern aircraft... Until now. I found Ad Astra Masks who make custom masks. I sent them a photo of the markings I am after and I am using the masks now. In addition some Eduard PE stencils, and there are only a couple of decals I need to use, but these are all decals that I can trim to the edge of, reducing silvering. Anther fact I love about spraying the markings, is the control of the colour and contrast you have. Case in point the NO STEP marking on the elevator of the Hornet, they are hardly visible unless up close, and you can control that well while spraying. Anyway here are some pictures. and the result: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Some more pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Nice and crisp painting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Man that is some amazing work there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Kudos on painting the markings, I find it worthwhile whenever I've done them. Like you, I've done painted markings primarily on larger WW2 planes. I have this kit i'n the stash and you have mow inspired me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Most impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Holy crap! I see why you do your own decaling...the real way!!! unbeliveable!!! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Nice progress so far! Using masking tape as templates for stencils and lettering is very nice idea. The result is terrific! The build looks to be very promising.;). I will follow with much interest. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dupes Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I'm in the same boat - no 100% effective method (that I know of!) for decaling. Use masks almost exclusively for armor builds...with the colossal amount of stenciling on modern aircraft, I would think the masks would get very expensive very quickly? Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I wish I could make models like that..Most IMPRESSED.. AWESOME work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks for the kind words and encouragement gentlemen. The custom made masks do have there limitations though. Lettering smaller than 2mm becomes less than perfect. An example is the "F/A-18C" printed under the elevators on the fuselage sides is a little wonky, but useable. I am getting by using the Eduard Photo Etch stencil for other common markings, and these are great. Markings such as the Ejection Seat warnings and Intake Warnings will be decals, but I will keep you posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I agree with the others, that is one sharp Hornet, you've got going there ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Well it is about 99% complete. Just a few lights and the AIM-9M's with seeker covers to attach, but here are some pic's anyway. I was waiting on another set of masks from Ad Astra, which arrived and I sprayed the US insignia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Some more... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thats just ducky!! Great job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 WhoooWheeeee!!!! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thats Dynomite! Paint and markings are outstanding and well worth the extra effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Amazing, just brillant ! masking decals should be included in all 1/32 scales aircrafts spraying markings looks sharp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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