discussion Andy T's Arma Hobby 1/48 Mk llc Trop

[Andy T]

Thanks Lee.

Landing gear & prop are fitted, now to see how many parts I can break off while weathering :tears-of-joy:

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

This is lovely work Andy. I am following your weathering progress with interest as I am at a similar stage with my Hurricane and weathering is an are that I need to improve on so any tips in your post would be greatly appreciated.

 

[vizenz]

Andy, that thing just looks incredibly good!

 

[Jim R]

Absolutely top notch Andy. Most excellent paint job. That putty does sag and slump. Useful stuff but you have to apply it and then paint immediately otherwise it just "flows" away. Really looks the business with her decals on.

 

[Geoffers]

Very nice Andy :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks so much for the brilliant comments gents. With the Bank Holiday weekend here I should get this finished. Just in time for the Star Wars GB I will be.

@Jim R I've only used it out in the shed before where it wasn't such an issue. I need to adjust for the more temperate conditions indoors!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

GORGEOUS it is :thumb2:

 

[Lee Drennen]

I’m with Mr. Smitty just Gorgeous Andy.

 

[Andy T]

I think I've overdone the exhaust stains a little :rolling:

I have seen images of them this noticeable but I'll pretend it's been on a particularly long mission with some dirty fuel lol



Opinions welcome on this please. Would it look more balanced if I dirtied up the rest of the aircraft a bit more to fit with my cover story?

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Andy it's just fine as it is, don't mess with perfection! I think the exhaust stains are perfect I have seen them myself on modern hurricanes which I am sure receive much more TLC than they would in the desert during the war

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Neil, that means a lot.

They looked fine whilst I was painting them, but caught in the sunlight this morning they jumped out at me!

 

[stillp]

Andy it's just fine as it is, don't mess with perfection! I think the exhaust stains are perfect I have seen them myself on modern hurricanes which I am sure receive much more TLC than they would in the desert during the war

+1!
Pete

 

[vizenz]

Andy, she looks great! There are countless photos of the SAAF No.1 Squadron with such exhaust traces. I think they're very well done. :thumb2:


(hijacking your thread with an evidence photo)

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looks great Andy. I would leave it alone great job on that Camo

 

[Andy T]

Thanks gents, that's put my mind at ease a bit.

(hijacking your thread with an evidence photo)

Cheers, that's one of the pictures I've seen. Being left handed the other side was a bit easier!

 

[Ian M]

Thats a beauty Andy. I thought you said you cant do aircraft! Nothing wrong with the exhaust soot at all.
Cheap fuel, running rich, not enough lead in the petrol. loads of excuses.

That really is a great paint job.

 

[Guest]

Just stunning, absolutely stunning! The painting and weathering are fantastic! Well done, hope you're very proud of that.

 

[Jim R]

Superb all round. Well done. I reckon the exhaust stains are spot on. Love the way you've remembered to curve the stain to follow the air flow. I've seen many just as a straight line.

 

[Geoffers]

Very sweet Andy, top job :thumb2:

I would also add my agreement that the exhaust staining and weathering overall looks spot on.
Hurricanes were worked very hard so yours would not be out of place.

Geoff.

 

[Waspie]

Echo the rest. Perfection! I'm envious of the exhaust staining. Care to share your secret Andy?