iceman98 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Hi guys Here I will post some photos from the Spitfires, I am currently building. I would like to ask for some advice, since these are my first builds (alongside with a F 16). Unfortunately, I don't have photos from the early stages. I used the Spitfires mostly to gain some experience using airbrush. For airbrushing I used a H&S Ultra airbrush, for the PRU schemed airplane I used AK's 3rd gen acrylics, while for the day fighter I used Humbrol Enamels. Both models were primed with Mr Surfacer 1200 and preshaded with black color, for the metallic base I used AK's True Metal Silver. I manage to get a better surface quality using AK acrylics. A lesson that I've learned while painting is that "never chip before masking". I think that both of them look over weathered. For weathering I used some Winsor & Newton and Abteilung Oil paints (Ivory Black for smoke, Raw umber for fuel leaks, Raw umber + dark rust mix for oil leaks, Raw umber + zinc white mix for the dust effect) and AK's paneliner for Grey and Blue camo. For the decals I used Tamiya's Mark Fit Strong and Softener. For the PRU Spitfire I also used the same oil paints but with a much cleaner finish. Currently the F 16 is on hold because I am waiting the shipment of a resin exhaust nozzle, but know I feel more confident to continue the F 16. Edited May 17, 2020 by iceman98 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 For someone that’s new to the hobby, that’s some seriously impressive work.👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SakisG Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 19 hours ago, scotthldr said: For someone that’s new to the hobby, that’s some seriously impressive work.👍🏻 Indeed! Keep on modelling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Damn, how good are you going to be when you become a veteran at the hobby! At 1/72 scale, those Spits are epic, the weathering is perfect. I mostly build in 1/72 as getting a great result is a greater challenge than in bigger scales. You have nailed it 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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