Thanks, I just grabbed that kit myself. It's on my short list. I'm still pondering the right scheme for it. I need something in a defense of the Reich scheme.
I decided I was stretching myself too thin and decided to bench the Spitfire for a while. I want to get the 109s done first. Anyways, I got this assembled without issue. The engine cowls on don't fit that great, but it's nothing major. I added the top hinge with styrene strip then added the door behind the pilot's head with styrene card.
I decided to try some new weathering techniques, similar to my recent Mk. V tank. I wanted to show some chipping, so after I sprayed everything flat black, I sprayed down some Alclad Aluminum then AK worn effects in the areas I intend to chip, like the nose, prop and wing roots.
I sprayed the areas supposed to be yellow then taped them off. I then used Mission Models RLM 76 underneath. I really like this paint.
It then got the RLM 75.
Reference material on this plane is sketchy. I found a profile that Techmod decals did that seems to indicate the standard 74/75 over 76 with a spotty white wash and some RLM 70 mixed in (below). This was good enough for me and I kind of like it.
I started with the normal splinter camo pattern, by adding RLM 74
I added the white wash with XF-2 Flat White cut with a touch of XF-19 Sky Grey. I did this free hand since this was field applied. I decided to forego the 70 as it just looked to busy to me. I'm pleased with how it turned out.
After a coat or two of Alclad Aqua Gloss, I put down the decals. I still need to add the stencils.
I wasn't thrilled with the worn effects fluid. Perhaps the Alclad was too smooth as the paint peeled right off under the taping in the silver areas. That's fine for a Japanese plane, but this was not the effect I was going for. Now I know. I will be trying the AK enamel washes soon.