dnl42 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Despite the amazing work Jorge is doing on this kit, I'm hoping that HB will add an EA-6B to their impressive A-6 line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Seriously impressive work, Jorge! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Jorge I got the new EA-6B with the new wing, will this make a difference with the quality? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Gonzalo, i really dont know if they just made the wing as one piece, or if they improved the quality of the details, the details in mine are poor as all the italeri/kinetic models due to poor injection pressure in the molds the problem in mine is that most of the rivets are barely visible and the panel lines are to shallow and need to be rescribed so after paint you can put some wash on them Jorge Edited October 27, 2015 by jorge Oppenheimer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I see thank you Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am back, finally got all the aftermarket stuff so the work (pain) goes on , right now i am adding some Eduard photoetch to bring the model to life both intakes are done after lots of filling and sanding to make the seams go away, the are finished in white with a coat of future so they have a glossy look as the real one AIRES cockpit will be inside, it will be a mix of eduard photoetch and aires parts The forward main gear door is in the closed position as per the real airplanes are soon after landing and parked, they open them only for the preflight inspection, i had to cut it in half and add some plasticard in order to have a nice and flush fitting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Jorge, All that photo etch has just transformed both the wing fold area and the canopy frame. Your cockpit should also be up to your usual high level. Just amazing work. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Did some small work on the cockpit, panels done, next will be the seats, here are some pictures out of the airplane and a few how it will look inside the fuselage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaS Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 This bird looks sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Jorge, The Aires cockpit with the PE looks incrediable. I really like how you finished off the intakes. They look like they were molded seamless. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Could you please post a picture of the model's IP and seats? I would love to give this model a try, I'm not affraid of scribing and rivets (silly me), but aftermarket is not an option at the moment so I need a good OOB model with decent details and this is a plane I really like, I have the Monogram one, and there I'm taken away cause all the panel lines are positive! talk about spending a while scribing and riveting!! You're doing one hell of a job bringing this one to life! can't wait for painting time!! keep it up buddy! Edited November 25, 2015 by kike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banana11000 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Simply stunning work mate. Can't wait to see how this one turns out Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airea Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Really very clean and neat work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Could you please post a picture of the model's IP and seats? I would love to give this model a try, I'm not affraid of scribing and rivets (silly me), but aftermarket is not an option at the moment so I need a good OOB model with decent details and this is a plane I really like, I have the Monogram one, and there I'm taken away cause all the panel lines are positive! talk about spending a while scribing and riveting!! You're doing one hell of a job bringing this one to life! can't wait for painting time!! keep it up buddy! KIKE, here is the original pit from Kinetic, one thing i dont like is that both panels are moulded flat, there is no different level on the panel as per the real one, as i am writting, i am closing the fuselage and painted in black the outer part of the wings, i will try for the first time the technique " BLACK BASSIN" to see how it turns out Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Jorge, One thing I've noticed with black basing is the all the color coats come out a few shades darker. So if you're matching FS colors, that's something to be concerned about. I've modified my black basing technique by laying down a gray primer, then applying a a black blotchy pattern over it. Has the effect I'm looking for, but the colors stay closer to the original tones. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) thanks for the advice Joel, i will try on one of the elevators your way and in the other the regular way and will post some pictures of both and let people help to decide wich is best Also i need a technique on how to tint canopy windows with a clear finish and not an opaque one as it turns when you use clear paint Jorge Edited November 25, 2015 by jorge Oppenheimer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 thanks for the advice Joel, i will try on one of the elevators your way and in the other the regular way and will post some pictures of both and let people help to decide wich is best Also i need a technique on how to tint canopy windows with a clear finish and not an opaque one as it turns when you use clear paint Jorge Jorge, Easiest way is to mist on the clear color coats. Let dry, then a Future/Pledge bath. You can always tint the Future, but I've never done that. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for the pics bro! there's a whole world of difference between the model's and the Aires one! I will kee an eye on your paintjob to see how this technique turns out, and to see if I can pick something up!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 spent the day testing some paint on the outer wing of the prowler , not bad for my first try with the black bassin technique this is the upper side bottom side still need to improve it and fix minnor paint flaws on this piece Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Beautiful Jorge! As I have said many times, you are a Master painter. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Jorge, That outer wing panel looks simply amazing. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Really convincing USN TPS work you did there, just enough touchups to keep it interesting without getting "too busy" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squizzy 78 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Jorge, Amazing paint work, the detail in this piece is is unbelievable . I love the weathering on the wing with the touch up painting that gets applied to carrier based aircraft. Can't wait to see this one come together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Agreed, very talented with the airbrush Jorge. The finished jet should look awesome if that wing is any indication. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oppenheimerj Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 thanks guys, hope this week will se other pictures of the airplane Jorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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