Joel_W Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Pascal, The inside canopy frame once painted and weathered looks fantastic. Just hope for all that effort it, one will be able to view it without having to turn the model over. The prop painting process was a mini tutorial for me. Your technique will lengthy, makes for a much better presentation even in 1/48 scale. Just one question. why only a hint of yellow for the back side of the blades? Every single prop I've ever seen has it on both sides. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi everybody, Small progress. Some work done on the exhausts: With pastels: "Test fit": Plastic assembled on the resin P&W: "Sewing" (Passepoil in French...) done on the headrest: Small weathering with oils and Humbrol 144. Second "wash" with oil on the wheels: That's all for today. More soon ;) Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Joel, The aft of the propeller blades is often more worn than the forward area. This is a picture I took few days ago on friend of mine plane (Lockheed Electra :wub: ) This is the back side of the Hamilton Blade of the P&W R-985: Hope it helps ;) Pascal Edited October 3, 2014 by pg265 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Pascal, Thanks for taking the time to post that picture. Now it makes sense. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Pascal, The exhaust headers really look quite realistic with the dry brushing of the chalk to simulate the discoloration caused by the heat of the exhaust gases. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi, Thank you Joel! Micro progress But it was a very busy day: - Sport early this morning (Japan GP practice), - small flight just after the morning sport to enjoy this sunny day, - housework (garden ...), but some connection with aviation! Pics: Test fitting after some corrections Need holes! Brassin parts don't have!! More soon Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hi, Bad day, sad day. Japan GP. FORZA Jules. I wasn't satisfy with the grey color. Parts masked waiting for the new color. Paint "research". Aeromaster Blue Gray for the upper surface: I love that paint! Same part after post shading of Blue Grey from Gunze on the rivets + light coat of Klir + oils ( W&N Raw Umber for details, Titanium White for effects) + Micro Flat This one after post shading of Blue Grey from Gunze on the rivets + light coat of Klir + oils ( W&N Raw Umber for details, Titanium White and Olive Green for effects) + Micro Flat Here, just Gunze Blue Grey with a light coat of Micro Flat Same thing for the lower surface color. Comparison between Aeromaster and Gunze. Heavy black pre-shade... Gunze on LH, Aeromaster RH: Gunze Light Gull Grey + Raw Umber + Micro Flat Aeromaster + Klir + RU + Micro Flat Gunze H-51 Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Beautiful work and very nice comparison Pascal! But where on earth did you find those Aeromaster paints? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hi, Thanks Zaxos. I still have a little stock of Aeromaster.. for about 15 or 18 years. Small progress on the Corsair. Paint work is starting on the folding part of the wings. Gear bay is almost done after the color was modified: White ZP primer: Pre shading process on the stabilo. Dull alu from Alclad over the white primer: Maskol for the chipping effect: Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Time for Zinc Chromate (Model Master Acryl): Quick hairspray coat: Soon Stars: Voilà , c'est tout. Forza Jules. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Pascal, Thank you for such a precise and accurate comparison of paints. There certainly is a difference in the two colors. Your weathering technique really is quite unique, but does yield excellent results. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Awesome work so far Pascal, i am looking forward for the painting tutorial!! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 HI, Thanks you guys! Small update. I cut the front exhaust plate. Kabuki Stars for the next step Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Me again Insigna Blue... and problem with the Gunze white sanding with 6000 Micro Flat. ... Insigna Blue Maskol on the ZC this time I made my own mask. More soon. Forza Jules. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi, Paint job update. Kabuki "Stars" out and light 8000 sanding on the full disc Before a full disc mask Blue Grey (Aeromaster acrylic) Liquid mask before sprayed semi gloss black Frisket mask for the side Stars White (RLM 21 Aeromaster) spryed over the mask Maketar star Aeromaster Insigna blue without mask to avoid paint thickness Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 :tumble:/> Quick 8000 sanding and the center of the Frisket mask is installed over the disk Tamiya tape out again Grey ZP primer Then Semi Mat Alu from Alclad First chipping step with Maskol Zinc Chromate (Model Master Acryl) Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 And Maskol again Aeromaster Blue Grey is finally applied on the plane That's all. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Mike Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Looks great Pascal! Can't wait to see hoe the chipping turns out. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Great so far Pascal, i look forward to seeing the weathering procedure, especially the chipping with the mascol! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Incredible work, Pascal. As close as you'll get to taking a shrinking ray to the real plane. Looking forward to the weathering, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Pascal, I'm really learning quite a lot about how your masking technique works. Your decision not to mask the blue circle for the stars to eliminate a raised edge, seems so logical, yet no one does it that way. The base colors you applied for your chipping should produce a extremely realistic effect, rather then just the usual aluminum. And an excellent mix of color for the Blue/Gray. Looks perfect on my monitor. Looking forward to your next update. Joel Edited October 20, 2014 by Joel_W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi, Thank you very much Mates. Started to work on the Blue Grey. First step with lightened Blue sprayed with 0.2 nozzle. Light color is a mix of Blue Grey and Light Gull Grey from Aeromaster. Surface is rubbed with a soft cloth for a smooth paint surface and to remove the Maskol Then oils Raw Umber W&N on the panel lines. Then Sépia (Rembrandt), Titanium White, blue... between fuselage frames , worked with lighter fluid. Same on stars Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Me again White tape will soon be put over the gun muzzles I've also tried to represent the discoloration due to Avgas leaks on the fuselage sides And few leaks and fluid traces Paint of the canopy is done Overviews of the progress Voilà . Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Awesome Pascal!!! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Pascal, Simply a tremendous paint job. The paint chipping while more then I personally would have done, looks both realistic, and in areas that would have seen that type of wear and tear. The overall effect of your paint application is a nearly perfect weathered and worn aircraft, that was exposed to the heat, humidity, and salt air conditions of the Pacific. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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