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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 16, 2018 14:22:17 GMT
I do like that camo, very fetching  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 16, 2018 19:01:42 GMT
Now that is fabtastic camo scheme  . Lovely work here Ian, and a great description of what you doing to get it right too  |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 24, 2018 18:37:01 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, oh-fellow-floggers-of-styrene! So I made some good progress on this beast and I applied the Flat White for the Anti-Flash undersides. Following that I proceeded to mask off the slat and flap areas to apply the Insignia Red. Needless to say that was alot of Plastic-Wrap and Washi Tape. That was probably the hardest part of the paint job because the slat and flap arrangement on the 'Vark is about as complex as the Tornado. I then masked off the fuselage and painted the radome next so it finally looks like a proper 'Vark. I did a test fit with the Squadron Canopy and it fit well on the Zhenghfu front fuselage section so the front nose and windscreen profile will be proper, unlike the abortion HobbyBoss provided in the kit. I will start work on the panel lines and the sub-assemblies next. Cheers, everybody!! Best wishes, Ian     |
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Post by Boots on Dec 24, 2018 19:17:56 GMT
Wow.........that camo is really really nicely done Ian, fabulous work sir 
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Post by Paul B on Dec 24, 2018 21:01:12 GMT
Looking so coool indeed Ian |
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Post by CarlRF on Dec 25, 2018 18:21:18 GMT
Very nice camo !
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Post by JEFF on Dec 25, 2018 22:30:48 GMT
That's purdy. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 26, 2018 9:28:07 GMT
Indeed that's really smart |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 28, 2018 2:34:56 GMT
Thank you, everyone! I added a wash to the wheel bays (HobbyBoss seemed to have at least done a decent job with those) which consisted of acrylic Model Master Black diluted with Pledge Floor Care. I also worked on the sub-assemblies. Photos of several FB-111's showed a very wavy demarcation line on the drop tanks so I went with that look and masked them off and applied the camo. Another serious downfall of the kit is that the plastic is so soft the main landing gear assembly is not strong enough to support the plane so it bends. I will be using the Scale Aircraft Conversions metal landing gear which is really quite nice. Anyway, stay tuned. Regards, Ian    |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 28, 2018 14:40:19 GMT
That might only be a wash Ian, but it has added some real life to innards fella |
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Post by SteveM on Dec 28, 2018 17:56:42 GMT
Lov’in this build buddy |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 28, 2018 18:47:12 GMT
Indeed popped the details nicely I'd say |
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Post by Boots on Dec 28, 2018 20:17:39 GMT
Beeeyyooootiifull |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 28, 2018 22:10:44 GMT
Sweet stuff, Ian. Those Drop Tanks look like little submarines. |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 30, 2018 20:59:19 GMT
Thanks! Yeah, those tanks are pretty large but they do look cool on the airplane.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 5, 2019 15:45:36 GMT
I am slowly getting to the finish line on the FB-111. I did some post shading on the plane but rather than use lightened shades of all the camo colors I added lightened spots by using Dull Cote Lacquer with a few drops of enamel Sand added. This kind of simplified the post shading process rather than mixing up all those different shades of paint to post-shade with. I then lightly post-shaded the panel lines with Tamiya Smoke applied with an airbrush. Most of the sub-assemblies are done but I still have to add some washes The Scale Aircraft Conversions metal landing gear is really beautiful and incredibly strong so it should have no problem supporting this beast. Onwards and upwards. Best wishes, Ian     |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 5, 2019 15:56:16 GMT
This looking absolutely incredible Ian . That is also a great tip for the shading/lightening you have given us |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 5, 2019 16:44:30 GMT
Indeed stunning work, looks frikin amazing! |
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Post by Boots on Jan 5, 2019 17:34:24 GMT
Agree wid the lads Ian........absolutely top draw mate |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 5, 2019 22:32:26 GMT
Top shelf, Dude. |
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