Looking mighty fine Andrew.I must try and do another aircraft Havent made one since late 1990s.I think i have only 25. aircraft kits and 6 helicopters.14 of which are Phantom models.
Richard
Richard
Andrew's 1/72 Airfix F-51D Mustang (South Korean Air Force)
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Thanks Richard. I remember you saying you had a lot of Phantoms, that is quite a lot..... That said I probably have more spotted Spitfires than that and almost as many Airfix Typhoon!!
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Andrew, the mottling coat looks very good.
Thanks Scottie. Coming from someone of your undoubted talent I'll take that as a real compliment!
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Andrew
Ok chaps. So a short update.
Paint has been flying in the past week or so, below is a shot of it ready for the antiglare paint to go on.....probably overdone the masking slightly but didn't want to risk it, with with it being 1/72. In hindsight, I should probably have done the cowling first but you live and learn.
Since I took this the cowling and wheelwells have been done, I'm just waiting for it to dry before the big reveal.
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Andrew
Paint has been flying in the past week or so, below is a shot of it ready for the antiglare paint to go on.....probably overdone the masking slightly but didn't want to risk it, with with it being 1/72. In hindsight, I should probably have done the cowling first but you live and learn.
Since I took this the cowling and wheelwells have been done, I'm just waiting for it to dry before the big reveal.
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Andrew
I definitely agree with you on that paint finish Andrew, so smooth. Nice to see a differently marked up version of this icon
Shiny chrome is not the easiest colour to work with but that looks like its going on fine. Nice work Andrew.
Very much looking forward to seeing the finished Mustang, Andrew.
Thanks chaps! Glad you're liking it. Good to have you on board! Update to follow shortly.
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Andrew
Andrew, looking good mate. I'm so glad I don't do aircraft, far to much masking required.
Ok chaps so a big update...the main part of the paint job is done, as you'll see you below.
The anti-glare paint on the real thing's cowling is mostly black, with the cockpit and the bit in front being an olive-ish green - although you have to really zoom in to see it.
In terms of the main paint job, I have followed that of a review (link) as this seemed to make sense from what I had read, what I could see in the picture of the real thing and it matching with the Eduard and Airfix guides. I did though adapt it slightly to try to account for what is clearly a well used aircraft that is not very shiny:
For those who have not used it before, Vallejo Metal Color sprays beautifully and I have been told by people I trust that it is the best water based metallic paint out there. No dry tip and great coverage too. I actually had to be careful not to overdo the paint job in order to try to preserve the mottle effect I was after, as it covers much better than the standard Model Air paints.
Considering this is the first metallic finish plane I have ever done, I'm pleased with how it has turned out. Although it's hard to pick out due to the reflective nature of the paint, I have managed to preserve the mottling in places, so it is not a monotone block of silver. Hopefully you'll get the idea from some of the shots below.
I still have to do the bit around the exhausts and also do the yellow band on the rear of the fuselage.
ACW as usual.
ATB
Andrew
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The anti-glare paint on the real thing's cowling is mostly black, with the cockpit and the bit in front being an olive-ish green - although you have to really zoom in to see it.
In terms of the main paint job, I have followed that of a review (link) as this seemed to make sense from what I had read, what I could see in the picture of the real thing and it matching with the Eduard and Airfix guides. I did though adapt it slightly to try to account for what is clearly a well used aircraft that is not very shiny:
- Puttied wings with Vallejo Metal Color “Dull Aluminum" - I added a drop of dark aluminium to try to darken it slightly.
- The rest with Vallejo Metal Color “Aluminum” - I added a drop or two of dull aluminium, again to take the shiny-ness down a notch
- The fabric-covered rudder with Vallejo Metal Color “White Aluminum” to mimic aluminium lacquer - again I added a drop of dull aluminium to tone it down - but it is definitely lighter in the picture of the real thing
For those who have not used it before, Vallejo Metal Color sprays beautifully and I have been told by people I trust that it is the best water based metallic paint out there. No dry tip and great coverage too. I actually had to be careful not to overdo the paint job in order to try to preserve the mottle effect I was after, as it covers much better than the standard Model Air paints.
Considering this is the first metallic finish plane I have ever done, I'm pleased with how it has turned out. Although it's hard to pick out due to the reflective nature of the paint, I have managed to preserve the mottling in places, so it is not a monotone block of silver. Hopefully you'll get the idea from some of the shots below.
I still have to do the bit around the exhausts and also do the yellow band on the rear of the fuselage.
ACW as usual.
ATB
Andrew
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Superb paint job and attention to detail Andrew.
Ooh, thass nice.... 
That is a beautiful paint job. A great result. I agree the Vallejo Metal Colour is very good.
Ooh, thass nice....
Thanks chaps. Glad you like it!
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Andrew
Andrew, I agree with the others you have done a great job on the paintwork.
Nice job on the paint Andrew. I always end up going to heavy on the top coats and end up covering any preshading but you have got that just right.
Excellent results so far!
Steve
Steve
Looking very good.
Thanks chaps! I actually finished the paint job late last night, so hopefully more pictures to follow shortly.
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Andrew
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