jesTer Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) This build depicts an A-4E operated by TOPGUN wearing one of the more distinctive Adversary schemes in the 1980s with the silhouette of a MiG-17 painted on its fuselage. The kit came together quite easily with mistakes entirely my own making. Decals are partially DIY (not by choice) otherwise, this is an OOB build. Anyway, onwards with the next imperfect build. :) More pictures and build write-up on my site. All comments welcome. Edited May 16, 2016 by jesTer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Wow! That looks fantastic! Awesome paintwork! I have a question regarding the paints that you used. I noticed that you used both Vallejo Model Air (VMA) as well as Vallejo Model Color (VMC). My understanding is that Vallejo Model Color line is more for brush painting rather than airbrushing. How were you able to airbrush the VMC? What airbrush pressure did you use and how did you dilute the VMC? Edited May 16, 2016 by JackMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That is pretty awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Very cool Scooter! Ive always wanted to do this scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jesTer Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Thanks all for the kind comments. It's also one of my 'must do' schemes since I first saw it :)/> I have a question regarding the paints that you used. I noticed that you used both Vallejo Model Air (VMA) as well as Vallejo Model Color (VMC). My understanding is that Vallejo Model Color line is more for brush painting rather than airbrushing. How were you able to airbrush the VMC? What airbrush pressure did you use and how did you dilute the VMC? For this build, I switched to a much smaller (and quieter) compressor than my diaphragm Sparmax. I think it's a fishpump that outputs only at max 15psi. Using a 0.3 airbrush, 15psi is enough with my usual thinning with Windex (3 drops for every 10 drops of paint) and straight out of the bottle with Model Air. I then add 2 drops of Tamiya Retarder to slow drying times. Also reduces the dried tip problem with acrylic paints. But on my 0.2 airbrush I need to thin the paint more. I suspect it's because the compressor is only 15psi. I've since started using Vallejo Airbrush Thinner which works very well too. Supposedly Vallejo Thinner has retarder mixed in already but I've found Tamiya retarder to be more potent. HTH :)/> Edited May 17, 2016 by jesTer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lud13 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Great build and my favorite theme...Adversary Scooter !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 An excellent build, very impressive model of this distinctive aggressor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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