Hunter,

Like everyone else has said, great job. The details you painted inside the fuselage were really excellent...also - the photos you are sharing are really good. Nice close-ups. Photos are tough for me, so I notice good ones.

DESooner

Hunter,

Like everyone else has said, great job. The details you painted inside the fuselage were really excellent...also - the photos you are sharing are really good. Nice close-ups. Photos are tough for me, so I notice good ones.

 

DEsooner - 

Thank you very much for the kind words. I have been doing a lot of reading and looking online for all my modeling questions and I just started reading and researching how to take good photos. I believe that is one of the great things about this hobby...all the research and learning. Thank you for looking in on my build and hope you check back in.

Modelcrazy explained the wash theory really well. Here's what difference it makes. Here is a resin engine with no paint. Lets say that it's got a base coat of paint on it since it's all one color at this point. There's alot of detail on this bare engine so lets just start here

Here's with a wash . Look at all the detail just pop out at you. Remember washes are subtle effects most of the time. Don't go crazy....just a 10:1 or so ratio between thinner and paint.

Hey Mustang - 

Yes that does look great and make the smallest things pop out. I "googled" the subject and got a lot of insight on this...plus I looked in on Bish's AR 555 WIP and saw his wash job and it looked awesome. Thank you very much for taking the time to post your photos and highlight the instruction.

No problemo Hunter. Man I give it 4 months and you'll be building like the pros.

Hey Hunter good luck! I thought about saying something about a wash but was afraid of pushing you when you're still just starting out. But as you said, grab a cheap kit and practice with it before you try it for real. 

mustang1989

No problemo Hunter. Man I give it 4 months and you'll be building like the pros.

 

Mustang - 

I don't know about that friend....maybe 4 years (laughing) but thank you for the vote of confidents

Gamera

Hey Hunter good luck! I thought about saying something about a wash but was afraid of pushing you when you're still just starting out. But as you said, grab a cheap kit and practice with it before you try it for real. 

 

Hey Gamera - 

Suggest away friend...if I'm not ready I'll attempt it when I am. Always feel free to suggest, inform, help or point out when I've done something wrong. I will always take things said or suggested on a positive note. Thanks for looking in on me.

Ok, lol! ModelCrazy, Bish, and Mustang I think pretty much covered everything you need to know here. Though if you need anymore help you might check the 'How to' section on the FSM website here, they have piles of useful articles. And there's a bunch of stuff on YouTube, it's cool you can actually watch someone doing something these days rather than puzzling over a book or magazine article like back in the stone age when I started out! 

mustang1989

No problemo Hunter. Man I give it 4 months and you'll be building like the pros.

 

By which time he will be hooked and there will be no escape

Bish

 

 

mustang1989

No problemo Hunter. Man I give it 4 months and you'll be building like the pros.

 

 

 

By which time he will be hooked and there will be no escape

 

 

 

Bish - 

I'm already hooked (LOL) I can't believe I didn't do this years ago. I have this WIP going and I'm in 2 GB's, and I have a"stash" going...8 kits as of this date(LOL)

You did a fantastic job on the cockpit!  I'm extremely impressed by your skill set.  I can't believe this is your first kit.  Keep it coming sir.

Toshi

Youre a natural at this, Hunter. You sure this is your first build?

Hunter, I don't see anything with your building where I could recommend improvement, but I do with your photography.  Taking a photo with a background such as a cluttered work bench, construction plans or anything else detracts a LOT from your photo.  I recommend that you buy a couple of cheap poster paper sheets with a dark color or two and a couple of light ones.  Use the contrasting color to your subject and all your audience will see is the subject.  I have posted several photos in my WIP article on an RB-36E that I am building, so you can look at that and get an idea of what I am talking about.  I have been building plastic models for over 60 years and worked part time as a professional photographer.

Toshi - 

Thank you very much for the compliment and for looking back in on my build. You too Sir have been putting out some very nice builds and I always look forward to watching yours.

allan

Youre a natural at this, Hunter. You sure this is your first build?

 

Hello Allan - 

Thank you for the kind words, and yes it has been 18 years since I built my first and only model. I have been taking my time to do this correctly and just enjoying the process of learning and building this model. Thank you for looking back in on my build.

yardbird78

Hunter, I don't see anything with your building where I could recommend improvement, but I do with your photography.  Taking a photo with a background such as a cluttered work bench, construction plans or anything else detracts a LOT from your photo.  I recommend that you buy a couple of cheap poster paper sheets with a dark color or two and a couple of light ones.  Use the contrasting color to your subject and all your audience will see is the subject.  I have posted several photos in my WIP article on an RB-36E that I am building, so you can look at that and get an idea of what I am talking about.  I have been building plastic models for over 60 years and worked part time as a professional photographer.

 

Yardbird78 - 

Thank you for the tip. I will definitely pick up some poster boards to improve my photo layout and help highlight my build. Thank you again, and thank you for looking in on my build.

You are making grate progress with this bird. The interior work looks great. Can't wait to see more.

Rob

Modelrob

You are making grate progress with this bird. The interior work looks great. Can't wait to see more.

 

 

Rob

 

Hello Rob - 

Thank you, thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you were able to look in on my build. If you have any tips or suggestions please don't hesitate to throw them at me. 

Hope to have her done soon so I can move on to the next build

Thanks again,

Hunter

Hunter-  I have been hesitant to say this, but here goes.  I see a wealth of talent for an 18 year absence and only one build even then.  You are leaps and bounds over me in pretty much the same time frame, only mine is like 35 years away from it. 

In my minds eye I can see your Dad's guiding hand on your shoulder and his smile as you work on this one, and on into the future.

goldhammer

Hunter-  I have been hesitant to say this, but here goes.  I see a wealth of talent for an 18 year absence and only one build even then.  You are leaps and bounds over me in pretty much the same time frame, only mine is like 35 years away from it. 

 

In my minds eye I can see your Dad's guiding hand on your shoulder and his smile as you work on this one, and on into the future.

 

Hello, and there was no reason for you to hesitant. I understand why you were, but I agree that he has something to do with it. I believe taking it slow and enjoying the process has allowed me to focus on doing a decent job on this build. Thank you for your support and kind words. 

Take care of yourself,

Hunter

Hello everyone - 

The last time I posted my progress I had trouble downloading these 2 photos. So here is the "pit" inside the fuselage and I finally received the two main colors for the fuselage. As always...thank you for looking in on my build.

Nice to see the pit fitted, i take it this goes in from underneath after the fuselage is together.

Bish

Nice to see the pit fitted, i take it this goes in from underneath after the fuselage is together.

 

Hey Bish - 

You would be correct....the wings cover the opening. And man it went in so nicely and fit like a glove. This has been a blast building....if you remember when I first posted this WIP GMorrison stated this was a great kit to start on and that was a very true statement. All the pieces fit nicely, and the instructions have been well detailed. Thank you again for looking in on me.

I like aircrfat kit where the pit fits in like that. I have not yet built any Tamya aircrfat kits, though i have a few 72nd one sin the stash. But all i hear of there kits are good things. They all seem to have really nice fit.

Of course, don't get your hope up. If you do go for other brands, it might not always be that easy.

I fully understand that Bish....I'm getting ready to build two different planes from the different manufactures. One is Trumpeter and the other Minicraft Models. But I will echo what you have heard about Tamiya.....great kit. I will definitely buy another Tamiya kit.

Hunter,

The Trunp kits are usually pretty nice, almost like Tamiya, IMO. The Minicraft, so so. Some kits go together well, others.... The decals are what I have a beef with Minicraft the most. They are thick and they don't like to snug down, and they may tend to release from the paint later. The Minicraft Skyhawk you have would almost be impossible to find aftermarket decals for. I'd give them a go, but with thought of maybe wanting to paint on some stripes in the back of your mind. On the other hand, you may not have any problems with them.
The Cessna is a cool subject though, looks like fun.

modelcrazy

Hunter,

 

The Trunp kits are usually pretty nice, almost like Tamiya, IMO. The Minicraft, so so. Some kits go together well, others.... The decals are what I have a beef with Minicraft the most. They are thick and they don't like to snug down, and they may tend to release from the paint later. The Minicraft Skyhawk you have would almost be impossible to find aftermarket decals for. I'd give them a go, but with thought of maybe wanting to paint on some stripes in the back of your mind. On the other hand, you may not have any problems with them.
The Cessna is a cool subject though, looks like fun.

 

Steve - 

Thank you for the insight. I will make sure to pay close attention to that.

Hunter

 

 

Bish

You want it thin yes. For a pin wash, i would go for about 80/20 thinner/paint.

 

 

 

 

Bish - 

Thank you, and I will practice this new technique for me. Also, can this be done with a airbrush or just with a brush?

 

washes are addictive. i got hooked in 2014 before nationals here in Colorado. spent 4 hours Sunday doing a pin wash on a T-72. 

for pin washes get some GOOD 00 and 000 brushes. anything cheap won't last long or do as well. i use oils over scrylics, no barrier and no problem. for color modulation with oils, which is using thinned oils like yellow or red to slightly change the tone of a panel again invesgt in some good brushes. you only need 2-3 wider ones. for paint don't get student quality but you don't need the professional eithger. take advantage of Hobby Lobby 40% coupons and Michael's sales and you can stock up insxpensively.

waynec

 

 

Hunter

 

 

Bish

You want it thin yes. For a pin wash, i would go for about 80/20 thinner/paint.

 

 

 

 

Bish - 

Thank you, and I will practice this new technique for me. Also, can this be done with a airbrush or just with a brush?

 

 

 

 

washes are addictive. i got hooked in 2014 before nationals here in Colorado. spent 4 hours Sunday doing a pin wash on a T-72. 

for pin washes get some GOOD 00 and 000 brushes. anything cheap won't last long or do as well. i use oils over scrylics, no barrier and no problem. for color modulation with oils, which is using thinned oils like yellow or red to slightly change the tone of a panel again invesgt in some good brushes. you only need 2-3 wider ones. for paint don't get student quality but you don't need the professional eithger. take advantage of Hobby Lobby 40% coupons and Michael's sales and you can stock up insxpensively.

 

Hello Wayne -

Thank you for the insight and I appreciate the tip on the brushes. I will definitely hit up Hobby Lobby for the discount. Thank you again Wayne.