BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Hi all, After having made several 1/72 and 1/48 models by paintbrush, I decided to step into the airbrush-technique. And this bird in stunning appearance should become the first result of that. Bought some Fightertown decals, Aires cockpit and Hyperscale engines (this kit has only some open shafts!) and finally a Wolfpack ICAP update set I was ready to go... I thought... The Monogram kit is not a masterpiece in the right fit of all pieces, so I had to invest in some Dremel as well. Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) And this is the goal for this kit: Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Started with the cockpit and inner section of both halves, in black first and covered layer by layer with final colour FS36231, with wear details. Vulnerable photo-etched parts to be applied later. Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Drilling needed to make space for the Hyperscale engines and create a nice fit. Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Fixing the fuselage halves together, and added some Wolfpack tail and wing parts, and fixed front and back wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Fitted and closed the other side, and basically the frame is ready for primer. Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Pre-shading after the primer, followed by a few layers of FS36320: exactly the result I had in mind! And followed by making the wingtips and spoilers black. Edited September 8, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Lower part in FS36375 and also here the wingtips in black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Where are we now? Upper wings and front part sprayed with FS35237 and more black details. Also the landing gear in white with a nice wash. Additionally added the walkways which will get a wash as well after gloss coat. Getting ready for the gloss coat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Way to make this older kit shine!! Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Once finished, she will join this Navy 1/48 flightline: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Ohhh VF-211 Tomcat! You must share more! Really dig the cockpit job and the fantastic looking exterior paint job for the Prowler. Easily impressed with your progress levels too. Will be looking forward to the final product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 She's looking really good. I totally agree with Collin, in the hands of the right builders these kits can be made into gems. Keep up the great work. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Thanks all! Will try to put some pictures of finished models: 1/48 F-4G Phantom, F-5E Tiger, A-7E Corsair, AV-8B Harrier and F-14B Tomcat. All paint-brushed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Brush painted, even more impressive. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Pictures are posted in Display section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I think you meant Hypersonic engine tubes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Small update: put the main part in gloss varnish to go to the next step of decaling, pin wash and making the gentle stains on this bird. However, pictures on internet do not show this one to dirty in real life. Also covered the canopies with Vallejo fluid latex and airbrushed in black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Major Walt Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 That’s starting to really take shape. The finishing job is looking superb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Tonight a new update with progress on the decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) Some decals have been applied on the right side of the plane, and on top of the Wings. Especially the big Shadowhawk was a challenge to get it to the right fit, but thanks to MicroSet and MicroSol she was smooth the next morning! Decals from Fightertown were vulnerable and easy breaking after moving to the right position, so to be handled with care. Edited October 19, 2019 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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