Rudolf Linz's Blue 4 is now complete.
The main markings went on with no issues. I used an extra set of Montex masks for the upper wing crosses and the kit decals for the rest of the markings, including the spinner decal.
I used oils for the panel line wash this time for a change of pace and am happy with the result.
Mr. Color GX 114 flat coat was used for the final finish and I think this is the best flat coat I've used. It's super thin and finishes in a soft sheen. It's my go-to final coat going forward. Highly recommended.
I added brake lines on the lower part of the landing gear and used a new technique for the gun camera port - drilling a hole and creating a window with Micro Krystal Klear. The fastening clips for the engine and gun doors are well done by Eduard.
Master barrels were used for the wing cannons and pitot tube.
Eduard did a nice job on the flaps but they are really a lot of work and I'm not sure they are worth the effort on a 190. They were attached with 5 min epoxy and then given an extra dose of superglue for strength.
Eduard called out Mr. Color Sky Blue for the spinner and cowl ring and I think they did a good job matching the decal colors for the 4 and dot.
I primed the prop in Mr Color Silver and then applied RLM 70, feathering it a bit lighter toward the tips, particular on the backside. Micromesh pads were then used to reveal some silver scratches and patches for wear.
Oils were used to add some shading to the RLM 74 and 75 sections to increase the contrast and vary the finish of selected panels and areas.
Infini Aero line was used for the rigging.
The brass landing gear was attached with CA glue and fit really well. The alignment of the struts, wheels and actuators was particularly good.
0.2mm wire was used for the supports on the engine covers.
Color pencils were used for the chips and scratches on the wings and engine cover areas.
Brown and tan oil paints were used to muddy up the wing walk areas next to the fuselage. Eduard did a nice job with the detail on the wing cannon bays. I drilled some holes to represent attachment points for the wing cannon access doors.
It was a fun project with nice additional details. I thought the resin cockpit parts add quite a bit of detail along with the engine. The gun bays are a big plus. Resin wheels and brass struts are good but I think the rivet detail on the resin landing gear covers is a bit overdone. The Master barrels are winners. I probably won't add the flaps on future attempts to add some extra detail.
Thanks for looking!! Comments and critique are always welcome.