eddie_hk Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 This is my first plane rolled out from the production line, the last Jaguar fialed eventually.. Anyway, this is 1/72 Fujimi A4KU, fitting is just so-so (sometime poor), although it is the best kit in this scale. I think a lot of things need to me improved, please advise so I can improve next time, thanks Many thanks to experts in ARC during my building time. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 From this few photos, your Scooter looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_hk Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Let me upload some more.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Great scheme on a great looking Scooter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ellis Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 That is some awesome air brushing camoflage on a 1/72 model Eddie what kind of air brush do you use. Your skyhawk looks great. Ellis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Nice work. Those Fujimi Skyhawks are fun little kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Supertom Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 It looks great Eddie, I'm working on the same kit myself- hope mine turns out as nice as yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary West Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Great kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam J Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Beautiful Bird Eddie. Can I ask you what method you used to highlight the panel lines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 once nice looking scooter.... cheers mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_hk Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Many thanks for all of you. For the airbrush, I am using the Tamiya HG Trigger type. It is a very good airbrush (for me), even I spray for long time still not feeling fatigue, however, it is a single action and it is not 0.2mm, so may be difficult to spray the tiny props. I have a gunze double action sadly I cannot control well... :blink: For the panal line, it is just a simple wash on the line, just like what I do in AFV modelling... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidy Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 very nice scooter there, eddie. :blink: did you use the kit decals or the old ss sheet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Great work Aidy :blink: Another one of your outstanding "Secret' builts, eh? Nothing was mentioned when we were talking about 'What's on the workbench?' Eddie...good work too mate! Looks so identical like Aidy's! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 frig'n awesome !! .. I hope my 1/48 will turn out half as good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Very nice A-4, I've contemplated doing that scheme myself, and you definately did it justice! What's more, I'm always excited to see more 1/72 here! -Jared Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_hk Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 aidy, I have used the kit's decal only, although the white area starts to turn yellow... Jared, that's great, 1/72 is my favourite~ :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Crikey, that is a fantastic result! Nice work :) :) MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Very impressive work, :) One minor observation though, looking at pictures of the real thing to my eye the demarcation lines of the upper camo are too soft, but its not too noticable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_hk Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Very impressive work, :wacko: One minor observation though, looking at pictures of the real thing to my eye the demarcation lines of the upper camo are too soft, but its not too noticable. You are right, Mandrake. For the camo, at the beginning I tried to mask with masking tape, but I thought it may make the edge too hard also very difficult to mask on a tiny 1/72 plane also (may be lack of experience), I gave up for masking and sprayed freely with airbrush, although the outcome is close to the real one, but a little bit soft for 1/72. This is my limit with my airbrush, to advance, I think I need to get used to this skill. ;) Many thanks for your advice :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 You are right, Mandrake. For the camo, at the beginning I tried to mask with masking tape, but I thought it may make the edge too hard also very difficult to mask on a tiny 1/72 plane also (may be lack of experience), I gave up for masking and sprayed freely with airbrush, although the outcome is close to the real one, but a little bit soft for 1/72. This is my limit with my airbrush, to advance, I think I need to get used to this skill. :D Many thanks for your advice :P Eddie, Glad to see you didn't take my advice too critically. I have to agree that a hard mask would certainly of not looked right. However rather than go free hand why not try a soft mask in future, raised cardboard cutouts or the infamous bluetak sausages might be something to look into, try searching in the tool and tips section. Hope that helps and look forward to seeing some more of your work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Great looking model, Eddie. Like the others have said, it's nice to see some 1/72 scale stuff here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Lin Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Eddie, That's a sweet looking skyhawk and your painting skill is remarkable. ;) Could you give the Gunze color callout for the brown and sand camo? I feel like building the same bird in 1/48 scale. Hopefully it will come out as nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie_hk Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Eddie,That's a sweet looking skyhawk and your painting skill is remarkable. Could you give the Gunze color callout for the brown and sand camo? I feel like building the same bird in 1/48 scale. Hopefully it will come out as nicely. Sorry for late, let me find the menu back and give u the camo color no later. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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