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How to lose your sanity in few hours (1/72 Mig-29 Digicamo)

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  • From: United Kingdom
How to lose your sanity in few hours (1/72 Mig-29 Digicamo)
Posted by docipaul on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 6:24 PM

Hi, this is my long overdue project (1/72 Fujimi Mig-29) which I shelved because of the complexity of the camouflage. Recently I said to myself, I can do this. I removed the previous masking and repaint the dark color first then re-masked it again. I took 2 hours each color to mask (6 hours now and running) and still need last color.

Thanks for looking.

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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 6:34 PM

wow a few hours???? this should be interesting

 

 

 Nick.

fox
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Posted by fox on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 6:56 PM

Uh.....I.....Holy Cow!!!!!!!! Never in my wildest dreams would I try that kind of camo. I have enough trouble with standard camo patterns. Bow Down Toast

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Posted by PFJN on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 7:06 PM

Hi,

That looks really fascinating.  It'll be cool seeing how it all turns out. Smile

Pat

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8:42 PM
Looks awesome. Can't wait to see more

 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8:44 PM

Watching with anticipation!

Chad

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Posted by 7474 on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8:52 PM

I too am eagerly waiting. Is that the masking paper from tamiya that has the grids printed on it or did you do the layout yourself? 

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Posted by Keyda81 on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 9:31 PM

fox

Uh.....I.....Holy Cow!!!!!!!! Never in my wildest dreams would I try that kind of camo. I have enough trouble with standard camo patterns. Bow Down Toast

Jim  Captain

 

Ditto!  Will be watching! 

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Posted by Chemteacher on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:31 PM
Wow! That's going be really neat.

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, June 8, 2017 12:54 AM

I have seen that camo and just thought no thanks, not for me. Wil be looking forward to your results.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 8, 2017 3:40 AM

I must say you have a lot of patience.

Toshi

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Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:22 AM

Phew, that's a big job. I hope you're having fun with it because that looks like too much work to me LOL

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by falconmod on Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:47 AM

So is that digital camo really used on a full size aircraft or is it a what if scheme?

John

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Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:04 AM

I've always wanted to give this scheme a go. Looks like you are getting it done.

 

falconmod

So is that digital camo really used on a full size aircraft or is it a what if scheme?

John

 

And yes, it is the real deal. 

BK

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 8, 2017 11:44 AM

Wow, guy in our club did a MiG-29 in a similar scheme. My hats off to you, love the results though! I've thought about doing one of the modern Chinese tanks with digital camo but not sure I have the guts! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by docipaul on Thursday, June 8, 2017 12:15 PM

Thanks for the crazy words of encouragement guys. The complexity of the pattern put me off but I already done a digital camo (ABU pattern) before with my F-117 and few of my airsoft rifles.

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Posted by docipaul on Saturday, June 10, 2017 4:39 AM

My insanity works!

Thanks for looking.

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Posted by Keyda81 on Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:26 AM

Yes  Probably something I will never attempt to pull off! 

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Posted by PFJN on Saturday, June 10, 2017 4:31 PM

Hi, that looks great.

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Posted by docipaul on Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:04 AM

Updates: Exhaust and anti glare panel now painted and panel shadows done. Also tried to apply a light filter so all the colors blends to each other.

thanks for looking.

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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:12 AM

You've had my attention all along, but that last update, well..... the camo is looking beyond good. YesYesYes It's slightly subtle and looks just great.

Toshi mentioned patience. Yes, you must have the patience of Job.

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Posted by Keyda81 on Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:41 AM

Bow DownWow!  That is beautiful!

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:02 PM

Oh. Wow. That is astounding!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:33 PM

Excellent work, just beautimus.  Better man than I, Gunda Din, would never in my worst nightmare try that on.

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Posted by Chemteacher on Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:16 PM
Wow, that is something! I also admire your work on the exhaust cans. Nice job. Very impressed.

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Posted by docipaul on Friday, June 16, 2017 4:03 PM

I decided to depict a possible future fighter aircraft of Philippine AF. I've used the logo of the 6th TFS (circle) and added a full body cobra to make it more modern looking fighter. I've used a laser printer to print the decals. Few more bits and pieces, she'll be ready for a photoshoot! 

Thanks for looking.

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  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:31 AM

You knocked that clean out of the park! Congratulations on outstanding paint and incredible patience.

Mike

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