discussion Ian M's Arado.

[Ian M]

Well I'm done with this. rather pleased with the result. Maybe the chipping is a tiny bit over the top but I like it.

built OOB with the exception of a resin canopy.

Paints are Xtracrylix RLM colours over Alclad II white Aluminium. Final finish is Vallejo Polyurethane matt varnish!

Hope you like it and comments as always welcome.

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[Vaughan]

Ian you have a very nice finish and the chipping looks as you say a little OTT but I like it too. I've not used Xtracrylics before but after seeing the finish you have achieved I might well give them a shot. The resin canopy was well worth investing in as I can remember the difficulties I had putting the sections together and then trying to hide the joints.

 

[Guest]

Nice model Ian.

The chipping effect is ok to me. You use the AK product or hair spray?

The chipping on the floats are a nice detail too well painted and clean model!

Polux

 

[tanktrack]

if you think about it, it is a boat plane and water can wear paintwork and the chipping is on the floats and cowling where you would expect it I like it ,well finished Ian

 

[eddiesolo]

It is a great model Ian, the chipping is as Steve points out, seawater/spray does half damage paintwork-especially on ali. Superb modelling, I rather enjoyed looking at this.

Si

 

[Ian M]

Thanks chaps.

Polux, the chipping was done with liquid mask from Vallejo. I think next time I will go with the salt. Much easier to get a random effect and remove after!!!

Ian M

 

[Alan 45]

Only word I can add is Excellent ! I wish you could do hopping with the hairy stick

 

[Ian M]

Only word I can add is Excellent ! I wish you could do hopping with the hairy stick

One of the good things with liquid mask. You can paint over it with a brush as well....Or you could just paint the chips on after....

Ian M

 

[Alan 45]

One of the good things with liquid mask. You can paint over it with a brush as well....Or you could just paint the chips on after....Ian M

Is Liquid mask the pink stuff you can just peal off ?

 

[Guest]

i like it very much indeed,the engine looks perfect,and the weathering is good, looks like its a well used plane

 

[BarryW]

Superb work there Ian. Love it...

 

[ojays]

Bloody amazing, and the chipping looks so authentic.

Exactly as you would expect with the mixture of aluminium panels and salt water.

Just brilliant, well done.

Gregg

 

[Gern]

Excellent!

Gern

 

[flyjoe180]

Pretty average build I have to say...

Just kidding, superb work Ian, great build with no doubt about it.

 

[Ian M]

Is Liquid mask the pink stuff you can just peal off ?

There is a pink one, I think Humbrols. I have one from Vallejo which is blue and safe for acrylic paints. Many liquid masking solutions contain ammonia which is not a good combo with acrylic.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

Well I think it looks great Ian I just hope I can get my Sunderland to look just as good

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great job Ian! And welcome to the 1/32 club. Remember, once in you'll never leave mwah, ha, ha,ha,hargh!!!!

Great paint finish. I think the chipping is just a tad too much too but you've definitely got the technique down and it is only the tiniest bit over the top. The paint work is flawless - thin coats, you can see every bit of detail.

'Great build' medal for sure!

Cheers

P

 

[Alan 45]

There is a pink one, I think Humbrols. I have one from Vallejo which is blue and safe for acrylic paints. Many liquid masking solutions contain ammonia which is not a good combo with acrylic.Ian M

Thanks for the info Ian I'll get some Vallejo tomorrow

 

[Guest]

Excellent build. I think it looks just right for a well worn machine, put it in the right setting and it would be hard to tell from a full size example. Lovely job.

 

[Guest]

Superb job, it looks excellent to me, I like the weathering and chipping.