lgl007 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 WOW... spectacular attention to detail! Simply superb! -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thank you. Second camouflage colour is ready. Also you can see first mask paintings: MARINES and NAVY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Final colour applied. Hope to finish painting process very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 That is so nice; I like your work very much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Colours came out lovelly! Very nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Thank you guys. I have started painting all that little stuff: head of Viking, all the numbers, formation lights ect. The number on the stabiliser will be of course repainted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 The camo painting is finished in 95% I suppose. I need to finish to paint all control surfaces and make some small camouflage adjustments. I am very proud I have made all that markings, formation light ect. using masks - there are no decals on that model yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Very impressive work. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks. So I have started to think how to "paint" walkaway areas. It should be rough and crunchy, but without exaggeration. My idea is that: very, really very thick Surfacer 500 airbrushed at low pressure. Then painting. I think it is really good result. I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Nice! I just use a stippling technique with regular paint on a stiff flat brush... but your method looks super 🙂 -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 I also think that this method is good for making ablation coat for US Navy bombs. The surface is very rough but also very flat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Solo said: Thanks. So I have started to think how to "paint" walkaway areas. It should be rough and crunchy, but without exaggeration. My idea is that: very, really very thick Surfacer 500 airbrushed at low pressure. Then painting. I think it is really good result. I The texture is convincing for the scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Nice effect. I usually go with thick paint and dabbing it with an old stiff brush. But this seems easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) Thanks guys! Now the walkaway areas are ready. I need to make some adjustments on the left side, make it flat and dirty, but now it is almost ready. Edited June 21, 2023 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Looks simply awesome. Can't wait for more pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Thanks Janissar, your F/A-18C is still inspiration for my build. So, I have finished all camouflage painting. Applied all decals and painted also main wheel bays. Now it is time for wash and weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Beautiful and realistic finish you’ve achieved! I love the non-slip areas too. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Amazing work!!! The patience in working those camo and making mask and painting those markings are top notched!!! Like it a lot. Hope to get in touch with you with regards to making mask for the pirate’s head. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Thank you guys for your kind words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Weathering at its final stage, I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Wow... beautiful job. What a great scheme! -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Dang, you can paint!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Thank you guys for kind words. Now, this is the final step of weathering process. And obviously my model is ready for final assembly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Wow…such realism achieved in the paintwork and finish. Bravo! Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Thank you. Now, the final step. All things ready to assemble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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