scvrobeson Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hey everyone. I recently finished up the big Airfix Typhoon, and wanted to see what can be improved on it. I used the Airscale cockpit placards, Barracuda wheels, and masked and painted all of the markings using the Maketar set. All critiques are welcome on this one so I can get better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Matt Edited March 7, 2015 by scvrobeson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken from NJ Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 "...critiques... so I can get better." I've been building models since 1972, and I wouldn't mind giving a little constructive criticism. But your build leaves NOTHING in my mind but praise and enjoyment. Your painting and weathering skills are flawless, and your attention to detail (the worn rocket heads, the mud kick-up from the tailwheel, the mainwheel slippage markings) is fabulous. Absolutely excellent. I've bookmarked this posting for my own reference on painting and weathering. Congratulations. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enrywar67 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 ...Wow.....! :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Amazing work! Perfect weathering and so exquisitely detailed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Oh, and I just LOVE that engine!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 It's beautifully built, and the base paintwork is exceptional (especially the masking) *BUT*. . . i really do think the patchwork quilt panel shading lets it down, it just looks way too stark. It overwhelms the paintwork, almost the first thing that catches the eye rather than the great underlying paintwork. Just my opinion of course, but it kind of saddens me given the underlying quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 A beautiful model to be sure. My only critique is that it is a little over-weathered in some areas for my taste, eg why are the rockets all chipped? They would come out of the crate, be loaded onto the plane and fly one, maybe two sorties before they would be fired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's beautifully built, and the base paintwork is exceptional (especially the masking) *BUT*. . . i really do think the patchwork quilt panel shading lets it down, it just looks way too stark. It overwhelms the paintwork, almost the first thing that catches the eye rather than the great underlying paintwork. Just my opinion of course, but it kind of saddens me given the underlying quality. Would you mind explaining what you mean by patchwork quilt shading? It's not really a term I've heard before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 A beautiful model to be sure. My only critique is that it is a little over-weathered in some areas for my taste, eg why are the rockets all chipped? They would come out of the crate, be loaded onto the plane and fly one, maybe two sorties before they would be fired. The reason I did the rockets the way they did was because most of the reference photos I found of ordinance showed them pretty beaten up. It would appear that ordinance was usually stacked up on the edge of the airfield, and just left to the elements until it was used. Not sure if rockets are different, but I see that with bombs and fuel tanks all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 You've made a superb job of much of this, the engine especially looks fantastic, for me though, the preshading (I think that's what Drew means by patchwork) & riveting are a bit too obvious, imho of couse, I confess that I like my models relatively unweathered, I tend towards less is more, I'm also one of those 1/72 deviants so don't take too much notice of what I say. Regardless of my opinion, its an impressive model & the skills that you've used to achieve the effects you like are obvious to see. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 To the OP, Your modelling skills, I feel, are beyond reproach or criticism. I honestly don't see how they can be improved upon. This is an exceptional piece of work IMHO. I believe that modelling at this level is truly art and as such, is very subjective. While your panel line weathering and rivet detail may be over the top for some, the overall effect is dramatic and very eye-catching. Again, it is all about personal taste at this point and, though I might prefer the weathering to be a bit more subtle, I certainly can't criticize what you have accomplished here. I want to see more! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think Don just said what I meant to but better than me. :) Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think Don just said what I meant to but better than me. :)/> Steve. LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TommyP Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It's beautifully built, and the base paintwork is exceptional (especially the masking) *BUT*. . . i really do think the patchwork quilt panel shading lets it down, it just looks way too stark. It overwhelms the paintwork, almost the first thing that catches the eye rather than the great underlying paintwork. Just my opinion of course, but it kind of saddens me given the underlying quality. I agree on this one. There's no denying it's beautifully built and detailed, but to my eye too the panel shading and wash spoil the overall effect of a weathered aircraft. The key here is to study the real aircraft very carefully. I'm yet to see a picture (or a real aircraft) that shows the area around every panel line shadowed in a darker colour (the patchwork quilt effect mentioned above,) nor every rivet/panel line visible. You're more likely to see random variations in paint tones, chipping and oil/fluid stains, but never every single panel standing out uniformly like this. But, as others have said, it's each to their own and some will love this style of weathering, others not. At the end of the day it's up to the builder. There's no denying it makes for an eye-catching spectacle, but in my opinion not an very 'realistic' one :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I think the weathering is spot on. Granted I like my builds dirty, but I sometimes struggle when people say that the "patchwork" preshading doesn't look realistic. There are a multitude of photos that show any aircraft in different stages of weathering. And the patchwork look happens just as much as the clean look. Example: note the panel lines of this F-16. Every panel line is almost uniformly weathered. It's just a matter of when you decide to date your model. So for me, it looks extremely realistic and the weathering shows a heavily used aircraft before anyone has had a chance to wash or repaint it. The key here is the consistency in the overall weathering. Faded decals, and the same overall dirtiness display a consistent message. Bravo Matt! Absolutely AWESOME build. Edited March 24, 2015 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 That's a real triumph, Matt- cheers! I find the finish absolutely remarkable, and the effects beautiful. Wonderful work with the masks as well. What's next? That's my only question. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enrywar67 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 .........Fantastic.........! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Excellent finishing in every area: engine, loadouts or even entire aircraft. Good job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edward Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) When you reach the top of the mountain, you can't go any higher. Beautiful job in evey aspect. Do you offer lessons on reaching this level of perfection? :woot.gif:/> Ed Edited March 27, 2015 by edward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier/Viper Fan Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great stuff, love it I just added it to my wish list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 That's a real triumph, Matt- cheers! I find the finish absolutely remarkable, and the effects beautiful. Wonderful work with the masks as well. What's next? That's my only question. :)/> Thank you very much Chuk. Means a lot coming from a master builder like you. Right now, it's a 1/32 Fiat Cr.42, and soon a 1/48 Typhoon in the same markings from Hasegawa. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Great stuff, love it I just added it to my wish list. Thank you, glad you like the build. The Airfix Typhoon is a beautiful kit, even with the heavy rivet detail. The interior detail is wonderful, they included everything in it. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 When you reach the top of the mountain, you can't go any higher. Beautiful job in evey aspect. Do you offer lessons on reaching this level of perfection? :woot.gif:/>/> Ed Haha, thank you Edward. Really glad you like the build. I don't happen to think I'm good enough to offer lessons, but I am happy that people like my build. This was a lot of fun, and I got to put a lot of work into such a large canvas. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Excellent finishing in every area: engine, loadouts or even entire aircraft. Good job! Thank you for your great comments. Was my first time doing a lot of this weathering, and trying to weather rockets. They were fun to do, because apparently the rockets got very dirty in real life. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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