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Post by Ian H. on Jun 23, 2024 20:22:21 GMT
Tamiya Primer has been applied to the F-22. We are now ready to move forward (or possibly backwards, depending on how this goes), with the camo. I have been busy in the R&D section getting a plan worked out for replicating the chameleon-like Raptor camo. After trying several different options, I am moving forward with Paint Order 123.1 Paragraph 1 (b), Sub-section Alpha Bravo. ![](https://i.ibb.co/8xGWwQh/IMG-5985.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/Pxmb9P8/IMG-5984.jpg)
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 23, 2024 20:31:01 GMT
Nothing goes backwards on your desk my friend, it looks luvverly!
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Post by Paul B on Jun 24, 2024 3:56:35 GMT
So we're talking about plan B the, eh Ian ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) ?
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 24, 2024 4:44:34 GMT
The good old sub-section alpha bravo is always a winner in my book, Ian.
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Post by Boots on Jun 24, 2024 9:37:23 GMT
Cracking shape to this aircraft ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/sweetim-communicate/6280.gif)
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Post by JEFF on Jun 24, 2024 14:57:32 GMT
Sounds like you've got it dialed in,Mr.H. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif)
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 24, 2024 17:27:47 GMT
Thanks, gents! The super-secret RAM paint has begun.
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Post by bwilt on Jun 24, 2024 18:52:42 GMT
Wow, that is some remarcable camouflage... unseen stealth capabilities.. ![](https://i.ibb.co/58CzmnR/ram-paint.png)
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 24, 2024 19:36:48 GMT
Wow, that is some remarcable camouflage... unseen stealth capabilities.. ![](https://i.ibb.co/58CzmnR/ram-paint.png) Basically just some masking and some trim. No photo update, yet. 🤣🤣
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Post by SteveM on Jun 24, 2024 19:43:13 GMT
Wow, that is some remarcable camouflage... unseen stealth capabilities.. ![](https://i.ibb.co/58CzmnR/ram-paint.png) Basically just some masking and some trim. No photo update, yet. 🤣🤣 You had me there for a moment Moving along very quickly here Ian, looking forward to seeing the paint!
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Post by Paul B on Jun 25, 2024 4:03:12 GMT
Thanks, gents! The super-secret RAM paint has begun. LMFAO ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png)
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Post by Boots on Jun 25, 2024 9:25:07 GMT
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 29, 2024 23:41:45 GMT
We have been busy in the Top Secret paint shop applying the ever mysterious RAM paint finish. So I tried two different experiments before I painted the plane: 1) Version 1 was applying the Vallejo Colors but tinted with metallic shades. 2) Version 2 was applying the raw Vallejo Color and then applying a Gloss overlay of Pledge Floorcare tinted with Vallejo Aluminum or Gun Metal, depending on how dark I wanted the metallic coat. I went with Version 2 which seemed far easier to control. The first option seemed to distort the base colors too much. I used Vallejo FS36251 as the base coat and then tinted it with the overcoat of Pledge Floor Care and Vallejo Aluminum. I also applied actual AK Metallic paint to a few panels as photos showed a definite pure metallic sheen on several areas. The two small panels on the spine had almost a burnt aluminum look, so I replicated that by using Vallejo Aluminum tinted with Rust. For the masking on the saw-tooth RAM panels, I cut up a lens cleaning cloth since it also had saw-tooth edges and secured it with tape to mask. Next will be the application of the darker FS36176 Mod Eagle Blue-Grey splotches. ![](https://i.ibb.co/Q8B5C1M/IMG-6045.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/2SBJHMs/IMG-6046.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/Y2MbGJG/IMG-6050.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/phkLTyY/IMG-6048.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/2j2BBRV/IMG-6047.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/3phBqsR/IMG-6049.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/KbYdjZh/IMG-6044.jpg)
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Post by Paul B on Jun 30, 2024 6:18:26 GMT
Wow ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/smiley-central-emotions/5150.gif) This is what it's all about, experimenting with paint and getting it bang on, well done Ian ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/smiley-central-emotions/5186.gif)
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 30, 2024 7:14:08 GMT
What Paul said, this is modelling!
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Post by Boots on Jun 30, 2024 9:14:29 GMT
That is really looking top draw Ian.........great job with the experimenting ![](https://www.allsmileys.com/files/smiley-central-emotions/5187.gif)
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 30, 2024 11:23:37 GMT
Thanks so much, gents!!!!!!9
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Post by JEFF on Jul 1, 2024 18:50:09 GMT
My goodness, that looks grand,Dude. And the lens cloth? Pure genius. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif)
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 1, 2024 23:28:58 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Jul 2, 2024 4:00:55 GMT
I lurve a good masking session ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) . Well done Ian mushty ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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