discussion Academy 1/72 Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II

[Neil]

That’s progress, be good to see when that pre-shading shows up - I love the modern jets (heresy I know, but I’d rather do a jet than a Spitfire) but the newer grey/grey schemes really are lacking interest, dare I say it, boring! You end up finding ones with interesting markings to make up for their lack of colour.

I have visions of ‘Good Morning Vietnam’ when he has the fashion designer complaining about the green uniforms and wanting to make them pink instead!

 

[flyjoe180]

Cheers Steven, Steve, and Paul. Yes, I know what you mean Neil about the grey schemes being rather bland. What they do offer though, is scope for some weathering effects that might not otherwise show up on dark greens or greys.

 

[Jim R]

Well you got it together with a lot of effort and filler. Looks good now. The preshade will certainly help add some variation to the grey.

 

[Richard48]

Looks like your efforts have paid off Joe.I reckon the hog will turn out really well

 

[flyjoe180]

Thanks Jim and Richard. It's not looking too bad now. I'm currently painting the landing gear parts.

 

[flyjoe180]

The landing gear is mostly done. I started the main scheme with the underside 'false canopy', which was painted in Gunship Grey. Once that was masked I applied the Dark Ghost Grey. It is easier to do it this way for masking reasons. Light Ghost Grey goes on next, then on to the weapons, many of which are also Light Ghost Grey.

 

[Geoffers]

Good paint work so far Joe, it’s coming along very nicely

Geoff.

 

[colin m]

Well I can see you've invested heavily in a bit of filler, but the result so far looks spot on.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Looking good Joe.

 

[Jim R]

Great progress. Looks good.

 

[Neil]

The landing gear is mostly done. I started the main scheme with the underside 'false canopy', which was painted in Gunship Grey. Once that was masked I applied the Dark Ghost Grey. It is easier to do it this way for masking reasons. Light Ghost Grey goes on next, then on to the weapons, many of which are also Light Ghost Grey.

Waiting for some PE for the office for the Italeri one - which paints are you using, I know light and dark ghost grey feature heavily

 

[flyjoe180]

Good paint work so far Joe, it’s coming along very nicely

Geoff.

Cheers Geoff

Well I can see you've invested heavily in a bit of filler, but the result so far looks spot on.

Just a bit of filler Colin Cheers mate

Looking good Joe.

Cheers Steve

Great progress. Looks good.

Cheers Jim, it's getting there

Waiting for some PE for the office for the Italeri one - which paints are you using, I know light and dark ghost grey feature heavily

I'm using Mr Color lacquers Neil. The Dark ghost Grey is no.307, and the Light Ghost Grey is 308.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good Joe.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Joe.

Cheers Paul.

 

[flyjoe180]

Light Ghost Grey is on, but I need to do some touch ups on the Dark Ghost Grey for overspray. For some reason the engine intake cowls look dark on the lower edges, so they will also get attention.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I am loving the look of that paintwork Joe. Very nice.

 

[Airborne01]

Coming on beautifully mate!
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good

 

[flyjoe180]

I am loving the look of that paintwork Joe. Very nice.

Coming on beautifully mate!
Steve

Looking good

Thank you Steve, Steve, and Paul. The greys look darker in the photo. Once the touch ups are done it's on to the ordnance.

 

[pjgtech]

Cool, like the two tone look, nice one.