Joel_W Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 thanks Elmo, for me the hardest and boring part is building the model, all that filling and sanding makes me crazy, for me the easiest part is painting, and of course the magic touch in a model in the paint itself, without a good dress to wear it will look like a toy and not as a scale model Jorge Jorge, Well said. For me it's all about the final overall presentation. The difference is that I'm average at best, while you're a true master with an air brush. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 thanks Elmo, for me the hardest and boring part is building the model, all that filling and sanding makes me crazy, for me the easiest part is painting, and of course the magic touch in a model in the paint itself, without a good dress to wear it will look like a toy and not as a scale model Jorge Jorge, Well said. For me it's all about the final overall presentation. The difference is that I'm average at best, while you're a true master with an air brush. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Jorge, You sir are a true master with an air brush. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Im completely floored by this paint work. Seeing the height of craftsmanship in action is second only to becoming a parent! (which happened to me Saturday!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) sorry double post Edited June 12, 2015 by nicholassagan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Joel, i feel flattered with your words, but to be honest i consider myself an average modeler or airbrush user, besides been around airplanes for 30 year now due to my profession or best to be called, PASSION, i try to model after the real look of the airplanes out in the wild, and not looking the airplane models as art, so i stick with the old fashion way to weather them as in real life. Nicholas, congrats, becoming a parent is the most wonderful thing in life, it happened to me for the first time 20 years ago, and the ugly truth of being a parent is that when we were kids, we all have something to complain about our parents, so all that will come back to us the opposite way, now we will be in our parents shoes. enjoy your child every single day because they only will be little kids once and we cant go back in time if we miss a day Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Wow. Amazing paintjob, weathering and detailing! Roberto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 i'm back again, just a little progress, the fuselage is paneled and slightly weathered and the wings as well as the elevators and rudder in place, starting to look like a corsair, the insignias and the BuN are painted, didn't like the decals, to thick and won't let the rivet under them to be seen, so i painted them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Wow Jorge, if I could paint like you, I'd do mine in that paint scheme! If I tried it, there would be too much contrast between the NS Sea Blue and Intermediate Blue. Yours is perfect to my eye. Well done on the insignia too! Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Pure modeling sweetness. Those insignias are awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Beautiful work and thanks for explaining why you paint in sections. It makes sence with their kits. Totally awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Wowwwwwwweeeeeeee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 One of the best, if not the best, i have ever seen!!!! Great painting work!! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Amazing Jorge. What type of airbrush do you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 thanks guys for your kind words on my paint job Thommo, i am using my old but reliable paasche VLJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacobp51 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 A work of art... simply beautiful craftsmanship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I've just reviewed this amazing thread- and am overwhelmed! I can only echo what has been said by others- this is modeling at it's finest. Thanks for reminding me about the fabric panels on the wings- you do have a deft touch when it comes to color, my friend- cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Jorge, Well done my friend. Your painting and weathering just continues to reach new heights. Honestly, it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between a real Corsair and your model. It's just that good. Joel Edited June 18, 2015 by Joel_W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 That paint job is pure art! Superb finish, simply incredible. /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Oh dear.... that is so gorgeous I've got tears in my eyes! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 What a stellar paintjob. Those insignias are magnificent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 FINAL UPDATE, this baby is growing fast, after 3 months is standing on his own two feet, flaps are on, so what is left is to attach the engine and cowlings and some minor details like exhaust pipes ends and some minor paint touch ups and some paneling fixing, so here are the last pictures, next time you see this baby will be in the ready forum. Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Absolutely stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Jorge, Absolutely gorgeous!! It looks as real as one can expect without going too far. Your work is certainly world class. I've been with you since post one, and will be checking the Display Case forum daily for your presentation. I've studied your weathering philosophy and execution for WW11 aircraft, as it translates so well to what I'd like to achieve with the Buffalo. Thank you my friend. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Joel, any time my friend, i am here to helps as far as i can, i think by the end of the week will be on the display forum, any way i will let all know via this post. Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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