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I just hang my head in shame while considering Falconmod's and Rigidrider's work. Superb is the only word that comes to mind. While I seem to be getting worse, they're just getting better and better!
Gary
Hey TB... Thank you sir! Well, What I try to do is apply the finish as I have noted them on the real thing over the years. The top surfaces like the spine and nose of the fuselage and the upper wing area will generally recieve more direct sun and weather then the fuselage sides, so I go just a tad heavier and darker on the sides then on the upper sufraces. Then I thin down the paint a bit more to lighten the pigment, and apply a bit less heavily on the upper areas. My "seceret" to fading and weathering is to do several light mist coats of Isopropol Alcohol to fade paint before applying the dull coat. The alcohol does a great job of fading alone and the top dull coat is more to protect the paint and markings. Careful... Too much alcohol and pressuer will wash paint off if you try to rush the process, it takes awhile to do and I throughly dry each coat with a hair drier to judge results. Hope that isnt too confusing... Thanks again.
Doug
When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...
Make Lemonade!
Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...
Doug, may I add my congratulations and appreciation too, a superb piece of work that captures the feel of the original, right down to the fading and wear. Did you use an extra-flat coat in the areas where fade would be greatest?
Top stuff in ever way,
M/TB379
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Man... You guys are so very kind, and it means more coming from you then someone who just "Builds models" or doesnt, but just admires them. You all know what goes into building one and going above and beyond to make it come out right. Thank you so very much again.
Bish, I really do admire the old STUKA, likely never as much as you do, But I may just take you up on another one befor the end date...
Greg... Check this out... Its a Bf109E in North Africa 1941, From a book by Salamander Military Press called "Flying Colors" which list many of the aircraft used by all combatants from WW1 to the present (well at least until the book was published. Look at the beautiful job the "Crew" did to help "Blend" the aircraft in with the surroundings.
Take care all and keep, up mthe exceptional work!
After having been to the MSI many times, i'd say you did a spectacular job of reproducing, excellent job Doug.
Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.
On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38
In the Hanger: A bunch of kits
Doug, simply smashing. Not surprised this would be your favorite paint job/scheme.Well, maybe a little....from the standpoint of so many of us seem to think it is extra-good, it's reassuring that you do too, mate. :)
Bob's "In awe" describes me too. Thanks for the additional info, btw. Interested that the painters often just tried to match the surroundings. I didn't know that.
That base really finishes off the mood, very nice.
Wow, Doug. That's just incredible. Very convincing camo. I especially like the artistic freedom approach!
-Tom
Sweet work Doug, looks awesome. And another great base as well. I think you well deserve a break from Stuka's, I will be looking forward to seeing your builds elsewhere, but of course your more than welcome to come back with another.
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On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Great work Doug, I'm in awe
On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk
Excellent work Doug!
I'm kind of speechless.
On Ed's bench, ???
Alright... I finished up last night and got pictures uploaded... It came out as I had pictured, I found no pictures of an actual aircraft, and used some artistic freedom to create this one. I have to admit , of all the paint schemes I've done over the years , I really like the way this one came out. So glad the Muesum picture was posted!
Well, thats all for this one... Thanks again Bish for the opportunity to pay tribute to such an iconic aircraft, I have several other build commitments coming up, but may plan another as time allows, This group has an over abundance of talent and skill, and I will watch with great interest as more come to life! Thank you...
Morning Greg! Well, goodness... You ae too kind, I guess in a way yes that would be a form of mottling, but in most field applied camo, I think the painter would just look around and try best as they could to match the surroundings.(obviously) I can and would always share the ways that I was able to manage a certain scheme, but as always its alot of trial, error and failures that finally produce a method. My philosophy has always been, If you dont try, your not making mistakes, If you dont make mistakes, your not making progress. But any time at all my friend, I would gladly share with you. Im honored you would ask!
Fantastic work, John! Congrats.
Doug, every time you post a progress pic or two, I drool a little more. I want to come take freehand camo lessons from you. Would that still be called mottling??
John, that scheme is awesome, great work!! Somebody mentioned a splinter scheme, does that refer to the more or less straight lines of separation? Whatever it's called, it sure looks good. Being a newbie still, I thought those sharp edge, straight line camo schemes were something new, on contemporary jets and the such. Guess not! It looks great on your Stuka, just great.
Joe, that's a very cool scheme, really a great job so far. Gotta say I like the underside too, mate.
Excellent work John, looks just like the box art!
Good looking build John! Very well detailed. Bravo...
Not much longer now Joe. again, excellent detail!
Looking good guys!
Joe, that's looking great, and don't worry, your progress is better than mine.
John, looking sweet. Seem like we will have two more on the completed pile very soon.
Good work on yours too John! Splinter camo came out great and weathering is right on!
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Fantastic, John, that is such superb work!
Well here's a couple more photo's. I'm almost done! I have the landing light, bombs and the tail wheel to finish and I think that's i
John
On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38
1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier
Mustang,
it looks great, can't wait to see her all done. your build makes me want to go get the Italire 1/72 stuka which has those markings.
Ok everybody, I'm still in the running here with this GB. Progress has been super slow lately due to work. Just flat out been too exhausted during the week to get much accomplished. I did , however, get the wash applied to the upper and lower surfaces. It took me three days to do it but I got it done. I have the elevators painted on the top and bottom surfaces and will be applying the gloss coat to those and will be applying the wash to those this weekend as well.
and the bottom....
Thanks for the kind worgs John and your right on those revell-a-gram kits, if you want something in the flight deck area you have to get a PE kit or make it! Very sparse. What your doing will dress it up nicely.
Almost there Doug. Looking good.
Nice to see some ordinance there John.
I got a little more work done last night, got my bombs primed and since the revell Stuka is devoid of any real interior detail I tried to make the bulkhead and radio gear that goes between the 2 seats. I still have some work to do before I install the bulkhead.
-Nice to see you back Clemen's
-Ridigrider: that camo looks great.
Great job Doug!
mustang1989 and the birth of yet another Stuka starts...and this one's a little fella! Good start up Ed!
and the birth of yet another Stuka starts...and this one's a little fella! Good start up Ed!
"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".
Looks excellent!
Well Getting close to being done now... I have to make my base yet but thats nothing like the kit...
Canopy, Prop and most all the weathering are done...
So as I said, all thats left is to make the base she will sit on, and add the fiddly parts, antenna mast, antenna wire, the %@&!#@% pitot tube, OH... and a first for me, I didnt knock off even one of the counter balances on the ailerons ! I had to mark this day on the calander! LOL... She will carry a full load of sc50 and 250kg fragmintation bombs and is equipped with the Mg151 20mm wing cannons, and an MG81Z in the rear.
Should be complete by Saturday I hope...Thanks
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