Watching!  :)

Thanks Mike.

I love this kit.  Can't wait to see the end result!

I was just eyeballing this kit in my stash the other day. I will be filling this build. 

Just curious, but what green are you using for the cockpit interior color? Are you following the instruction sheet mix, or do you have a good recommendation for an off the shelf (and hopefully not Vallejo)?

Been wanting to do one of these. I'll watching this one for sure.

BK

Verily . . .     the Ferrari of WWII aircraft.

Looks great so far MC.

Chris

Thanks guys, 

Stick. I used MM enamel pale green FS34227, what is called out in the instructions. I need to get RLM 78, 79, and 80.

The entire underside of the wing including the wheel wells, struts and flap interior is RLM 78. The only part that is pale green is the pit.

Copy that on the cockpit color. You're not going to use Italian colors for the exterior?  

modelcrazy

 

 

 

YUMMY!!!!

stikpusher

Copy that on the cockpit color. You're not going to use Italian colors for the exterior?  

 

You're welcome. I knew that they used something like two or three different sand shades- a couple more yellow, and the hazelnut shade. As well as a few different greens. I'm not too keen on instruction sheets for color call outs in many cases. 

Are you going to do a "smoke ring" camo scheme? 

Yeah, the Stormo site has a wealth of info. I forgot about it.

As far as the camo, no I’m going with the box art. The “Macchie Verde su fondo Nocciola” scheme, or literally translated “Green spots on the bottom Hazel”

I was planning on the smoke ring originally but I didn’t want to try my airbrush capabilities or purchase the decal sheet. I did think of trying the method in the new issue of FSM by using Bob Dively liquid mask but not this time. I would like to get a c.205 and do the smoke ring pattern on that kit.

Yes I had forgotten about the Stormo site as well. Thanks for posting the link and reminding me about them. I now have it saved.

looking forward to your next progress.

Very cool Steve! Looking forward to your build. =]

Test fit and troubleshoot... good job!

Thnks guys,

I have some figures I wanted to add to the Macchi dio.

Oh! Now it gets even more interesting.  :)

LOL Thanks Mike. I really stink a figures, but I keep trying. I colud use some pointers.

I've got a lot of pointers, but I'll start with a couple that should help you out.  :)

Faces; choose a medium skin tone, wash with a brown tone mixed with the base color and a very tiny bit of red.

Highlight with the base color mixed with white. 

Remember that shadows are easier to paint if you turn the figure upside-down. Bottom of the chin, nose, and eyebrows.

Highlights go under the eyes, bridge of the nose, upper lip, and the chin.

To finish it off add a little rose to the cheeks and add dots for the eyes with a 0.05 artist's pen. (Dotting the eyes) can also be done with a fine point pencil for scale effect.

For the clothing you can use the same processes mentioned above, but you can get away with dry brushing the highlights after a wash.

The secret is actually just getting the blocking clean. 

But for best results, always wash with a similar color to the base color (Yellow vest- orangeish yellow wash). An overall black wash on your figures will make them look dirty, especially in the smaller scales.

Of that advice, use what you want. There is more than one way to paint a figure and I encourage you to find out what works best for your style.  :)

Now, I can't wait to see how you do.  :D

I'm excited too. Just treat your figures like any other part of the build and you should do just fine.

Looks great Steve, really impressed with the flap detail you added too. 

Great work so far. I need to get to work on one of these sometime. Can't wait to see the finish.

-BD-

Taking shape fast!