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Completed: 1/32 Revell Fw-190D9 JV44, first crack at airbrushing

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Completed: 1/32 Revell Fw-190D9 JV44, first crack at airbrushing
Posted by Shawn M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:54 AM

Couldn't have done this without the fantastic "How To Airbrush" articles in the mag, thanks FSM!

Built this from the old Revell Germany boxing.
1/32 Scale, raised details, Eagle Cal Decals, lots of added details, 21st Century Pilot.
Vallejo Paints, Model Master Clear coats.

Build pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnmanny/sets/72157645587290775/

Glamor shots here ;)/>









I love the smell of plastic in the morning

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Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:01 AM

That came out really nice. Looks like the work of a seasoned pro. Beautiful.

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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cnq
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Posted by cnq on Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:16 AM

Agree. It comes out very nice. Good job.

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:25 AM

nicely done !

I especially like the in-flight display.

I may yet find a use for those nice 21 st Century pilot figures when I re-build an old 1970s era Revell 190D.Hmm

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Posted by Shawn M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:30 AM

Spru-ce, be aware that the cockpit is designed for revells oversize space man blob pilots.

If I were to do it again I'd make a booster cushion for the pilot and change the angle of the seat. The 21st century pilots are great, but the have a forward lean as you can see in my pics.

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Posted by MIflyer on Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:02 AM

First time airbrushing and you went for Luftwaffe mottle camo! You're braver than me - well done!

Kevin Johnson    Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

On the bench: 1/72 Fujimi Ki-36 J-BAAR

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Posted by Shawn M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:03 AM

hahahaha

Thanks Kevin, go big or go home right!

I love the smell of plastic in the morning

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:13 AM

Shawn M.

Spru-ce, be aware that the cockpit is designed for revells oversize space man blob pilots.

If I were to do it again I'd make a booster cushion for the pilot and change the angle of the seat. The 21st century pilots are great, but the have a forward lean as you can see in my pics.

LOL.........those hollowed out Revell pilots were definitely a weak point of those kits.
Thanks for the warning about the seating; I'll check the seating angle during construction.
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Posted by Shawn M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:22 AM

I have stock pile of them cause I cant find a suitable use!

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Posted by patrick206 on Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:40 PM

First time airbrushing? You learned how to on FSM? You are a quick study, very nicely done, thanks for posting.

Patrick

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Posted by Shawn M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:03 PM

FSM's articles took a look of the mystery out of it, then Paul Budnik made some stellar vids about it to boot.

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, April 17, 2015 8:32 AM

I am currently working on a Revell 1/48th scale P-40 of which requires camo.  I've never attempted airbrushing camo in my life.  Your work is absolutely amazing and inspiring.  Thank you for sharing.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Shawn M. on Friday, April 17, 2015 8:40 AM

Thank you Toshi!

The airbrush always scared me, until I finally just picked it up and did it.

I used spray cans for the longest time and became proficient with them, the AB makes painting so much easier.

Good luck with your P-40, what camo scheme are you doing?

I love the smell of plastic in the morning

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Posted by Buckeye on Friday, April 17, 2015 11:23 AM

Looks great!

Mike

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Posted by jetmaker on Friday, April 17, 2015 11:39 PM

Wow, that's your first airbrushing??? A 190??? Dude!! I'm on my first build, and I'm hoping my single-color, square box M113 turns out a fraction as good as that. The exhaust pipes blow me away. I love how you added soot progressively. I still can't believe that's your first A/B job. Outstanding!

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, April 17, 2015 11:56 PM

If that is your first result, I am really looking forward to what you do on the second... Outstanding job sir!

 

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, April 18, 2015 12:56 AM

Sweet looking build and a great job on the camo. Took me a lot of builds before I attempted mottling. Nice display as well.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Monday, April 20, 2015 5:53 PM

First time with in airbrush?  Do you think we just fell off the Rübe truckWink That would be pretty darn nice for a 50th go at the AB. 

Marc  

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Posted by Shawn M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:57 AM

lol, "rube truck" what a great mental image.

I honestly swear this is the first time i've ever used an airbrush to paint a model, or anything for that matter!

Im tackling the next one now.

I love the smell of plastic in the morning

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Posted by atomicholiday on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:30 PM

That looks great!  And for a first timer... wow!

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