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Post by Ian H. on Nov 14, 2019 23:18:27 GMT
I have a minor update on the Tomcat. I have been drawing in the panel lines on the undersides and I will be adding washes next, along with the grime. I also added the bare metal leading edges to the wings and I used Vallejo Aluminum for that. Stuff laid down like glass, as always. I then painted the afterburner cans using Metalizer Burnt Iron for the face of the cans and Acryl Jet Exhaust for the back half. Interesting note on the A-model F-14's; when sitting on the ground one TF-30 afterburner will be closed and the other will be fully opened so I used one of each from the kit to make the model correct. Stay tuned......... Best wishes, Ian     |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 15, 2019 5:00:58 GMT
Lovely  , and I certainly ain't going to tune into another station yet  |
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Post by SteveM on Nov 15, 2019 16:34:40 GMT
I’m not only tuned but recording too  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 15, 2019 20:22:02 GMT
Terrific work Ian.....fascinated by how you do the panel lines  |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 18, 2019 22:19:48 GMT
Thanks, guys!! Hasegawa's panel lines are pretty well defined so they take a 0.5 lead pencil really well.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 19, 2019 10:52:14 GMT
Looking damn good! |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 19, 2019 13:49:55 GMT
Thank you, sir!
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 26, 2019 14:17:30 GMT
I worked on the Tomcat wings some more and drew in all the panel lines using both a lead pencil and a .005 Micron Ink Pen. I also dotted the rivets with the pen and streaked the ink beak to simulate leaks. I also applied a heavy Burnt Umber/Mineral Spirits wash to the hinges and actuators as well since those get grimy. I just have to finish the underside of one of the wings and these will be done. Stay tuned... Best wishes, Ian    |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 26, 2019 15:02:14 GMT
Very good effect on there fella  |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 26, 2019 15:15:24 GMT
Thank you, sir!
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 26, 2019 17:51:06 GMT
Looks superb! |
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Post by Boots on Nov 26, 2019 21:10:50 GMT
Totally agree...........looks stonkin`!!!  |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 29, 2019 13:58:08 GMT
Thank you, guys!!!!
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Boots on Nov 29, 2019 20:01:22 GMT
Just bought a set of Micron pens...........003 up to 1.0 |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 29, 2019 20:07:35 GMT
Boots, they are the greatest thing since microwaveable pizza. Great for access panels that leak because you just have to use a Q-Tip/swab on the ink to make some streaks.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Boots on Nov 29, 2019 20:29:07 GMT
Thanks for the `tip` Ian.........no pun intended  , looking forward to giving them a go on various things.......hence the full range of sizes |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 29, 2019 22:17:17 GMT
I got some work done on the F-14 and I finished up the panel lines and washes down in the "Hell Hole", the area between the left and right and intakes. As noted before, this area was believed to have been FS36375, Light Ghost Grey, which had not been painted over yet at the time of the dogfight. I post shaded this area with FS36495, Light Grey, which was pale enough to show up over the Light Ghost Grey. I added alot of fluid leaks and stains to the underside as well and also added a heavy wash to the grills and chaff buckets. I got the shoulder pylons and drop tanks painted and post shaded as well and these were also believed to have been in FS36375 Light Ghost Grey and not over-painted with Dark Ghost Grey as part of the VF-32 adjustment to the paint scheme. I just have some more paint touch-ups to do and I will be moving on to the wheel wells. Regards, Ian     |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 30, 2019 9:52:51 GMT
Quality work as ever mate |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 30, 2019 11:03:40 GMT
Oh, a dirty bottom  . We like dirty bottoms |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 30, 2019 11:50:32 GMT
Thanks guys! She's a nasty girl, Paul.😂😂
Regards,
Ian
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, and I certainly ain't going to tune into another station yet 
, looking forward to giving them a go on various things.......hence the full range of sizes 
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