saltydog Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 hi guys, finished this Acc. Min. SBD-3 last night and thought i'd share it. she's OOB and the paint is mixed from tamiya acrylics. later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhinosd Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 SCHWEEET! :D I like your fade job! It looks like its ready to go sink the Akagi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Wow, looks amazing. Great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 That's probably some of the best naval aircraft weathering I've ever seen. Fantastic job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 WOW!!!!! I hereby request a technique article from you on how to acheive that incredible finish. PLEASE???? Otherwise, I may have to take up stamp collecting instead... that is one incredible SBD... And I love SBDs! AWESOME! Please an article on your technique??? Don't make us beg... though if you want, we will. Wow. ~ tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Rock Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love fading effect. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkhornet Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 wow the fading on tha a/c looks AWESOME Brilliant job saltydog stav Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 excellent finish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 HOOOLLYYY SHEEET! Indeed...it's among the best naval planes I ever seen! Congratulations! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old72s Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Really outstanding paint job! Tell us your secret! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrankC Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 WOW - great weathering Salty! Beautiful job ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polo1112 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Outstanding work. I am enjoying too the building of this model of exceptionnal quality and detail. Happy modeling to all and Polo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainErik Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 unbelievable finish, awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I hereby request a technique article from you on how to acheive that incredible finish. PLEASE???? A technique article would be wonderful, but how about a brief summary of how you did it here, so we don't have to wait! You've done an amazing thing with paint Chris !!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimosthenis Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 One of the best fade effects on a Dauntless I've ever seen! Looks to be really realistic!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Truly a fine job,on an exellent aircraft.I believe I have one on route in the mail...should have next week.I suppose I shall have to bump it up on the priority list As stated by others, the faded looks very convincing.Did you overspray with thinned white,or similar ?Please do tell !!! Pics. saved in "favorites"...thankyou. Sincerely; Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivanho4 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Wow!! I've got AM's SBD-5 sitting in my stash. I only hope it will come out 1/10th as nice as what you've accomplished. The weathering on your Dauntless is absolutely fantastic. Terrific job!! Ivan ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 EXCELLENT WORK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydog Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 (edited) thanks for all the kind words guys!! hey, i'll be back later to explain the process on the weathering!! its kinda lengthy, so i'll need a little more time than what i have now........sorry. as Arnold would say........"I'LL BE BACK"! later. ps. there are a few more pics here if you care to see them: http://photobucket.com/albums/v47/saltydog322000/AM%20SBD-3/ Edited March 20, 2005 by saltydog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackCat Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Friggin' awesome! I'm dying here... I must know your secret. That's the best fading job I've ever seen. You guys kill me. After I thought I had learned all the tricks, someone pulls another one on me. Great work dude. Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest backfire Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Absolutely amazing job on that airplane Chris!! Well done! Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wing_Nut Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Accurate Minitures is a truly deserving name for this masterpiece I will be one of the many waiting anxiously to read your technique for achieving the faded paint finish . . . . brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Friggin' awesome!I'm dying here... I must know your secret. That's the best fading job I've ever seen. You guys kill me. After I thought I had learned all the tricks, someone pulls another one on me. Great work dude. Charles He took it to a Pacific Island for a few months and left it on the beach. Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelsntoys Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I'd like to second the motion for a "how-to" article.....fantastic job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Terrific work. Great weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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