Meng 1/48 F-35A

[juayboy79]

Building Meng's 1/48 F-35A kit. Beautiful jet. Kit is good too. Currently at painting stage. Don't know which color scheme to use as hasegawa, meng, academy and italeri all have different color variations

 So decided to use Mr Color Neutral gray 80% and Mr Color Silver 20%. Hopefully it the right color. Any pointers appreciate and constructive feedback welcome. 

 

 

 

 

[my favs are F`s]

A wonderwul plane! I think you are gonna display it with an open canopy, otherwise the fit of the canopy is something to consider improving. I also noticed some slopes with rather noticeable edges right above the pointy edges of the intakes... is it like that in the real plane or it is a flow of the kit?

Happy painting as well!

[juayboy79]

Hi i think its the kit. This is my trial kit i have another box. This kit is for me to learn n find out what mods n adjustment i need to do if i want to make it look better. 

 

I had to fill up gaps on the wings n fuselage. Not exactly a perfect kit but definitely better than kittyhawks

[Longtimemodeller]

Humbrol Matt 224 is a close match 

Just found Model master RAF Dark Slate Grey is the same color.

[juayboy79]

Thanks for the advise. Sadly my country dun sell or import such paints. Im only can use the following brands, Mr Color, Gaiia notes, Tamiya, AK interactice n Mig Ammo. I prefer to use lacquer . If u can point me to the right direction, much appreciative

[Paolo Maglio]

Try Mr. Color Steel instead of Silver, your mix is good but too light in shade,

[juayboy79]

Thks. Will respray