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Monogram EA-6B 1/48

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Monogram EA-6B 1/48
Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 8:47 PM

Monogram's 1/48 EA-6B Prowler. I am aware of all the flaws in the kit. I did what could short of buying the correction set. I added the antennas, moved the inboard wing fences to their proper location. This is the first kit that I tried out Ammo of Mig paints using their us navy modern set. I must say I like them alot. I am hooked on the black basing tecnique, which is what I used here. Maybe I will try the kinetic kit next Big Smile

 

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Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:02 PM
Very cool!
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Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:14 PM

Thanks mississippivol 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:46 PM

That is one exceptional build.  You did a fantastic job on this kit!

Toshi

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

 

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Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:48 PM

Thanks Toshi !

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Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:33 AM

That looks great.  Love your weathering job.Yes

Mike

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Posted by B_one fixer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:23 PM

Thanks Mike 

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Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:40 PM

B1,

This Prowler turn out great! How did you do the blackbasing? Spray all black then did you use the white/light grey dots/circles? Or, just all black?

Thanks for sharing, it does look very well done!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

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Posted by B_one fixer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:45 PM

Thanks hogfanfs, I prime in black then do the base color dots along with some light gray dots. Then once the marble effect is done I then cover the model with very thin coats of the primary color to help blend everything together. 

If you do a Google or YouTube search for doogsmodels he explains the process very well. That's where I got It from.Yes

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  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:51 PM

Thanks, B1!

I've seen the technique explained on doogsmodels website. I was curious to see how you performed it. I'm close to finishing a plane to the point I can try the technique; just trying to digest as much information from those who have used blackbasing.

Thanks again for your response. And again, your prowler is very well done!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

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Posted by patrick206 on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 1:09 PM

B One

Such a good job you made of it, excellent work. The finish looks like the paint system worked well for you, I'll check with the online dealers to see if I can locate some to try.

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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Posted by B_one fixer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 1:14 PM

Thanks Patrick, there are actually 3 gray tones on the model, and just like the real deal you have to get up close to it to actually see them.

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Posted by Darren Roberts on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 5:35 PM
NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by allan on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:36 PM

Beautiful build, B_one! 

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Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:55 PM

Very authentic looking.

John

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Posted by B_one fixer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:57 PM

Thanks for the kind words

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Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, April 21, 2016 12:31 AM

yes a very nice finish 

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by templar1099 on Thursday, April 21, 2016 4:32 AM

I concur with all the above.Nice use of the technique.

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Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:06 AM

Seriously, that is one really nice bird. Did you tint the canopy? Or is it just the light reflecting that makes it look gold?

BK

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Posted by B_one fixer on Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:54 AM

Thanks  all, as far as the canopy goes I tinted it with a light coat of alclad gold and copper

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