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Tamiya 1/32 F-16 (the big box )

Great work mick , the additions to the undercarriage look excellent , really makes a difference . Decals look lovely too , good call on the blue fin scheme Cheers tony
 
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yak face said:
Great work mick , the additions to the undercarriage look excellent , really makes a difference . Decals look lovely too , good call on the blue fin scheme Cheers tony
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Many thanks Tony. I'm just having a few issues with white paint and there's a ton of it in the undercarriage. My old favourite undercoat was a rattle can from GW but their new recipe is rubbish. It dries almost grey then had a reaction when I've airbrushed Vallejo Air white on it. Fortunately it's not too obvious so onwards I go
 
Mickc1440 said:
Many thanks Tony. I'm just having a few issues with white paint and there's a ton of it in the undercarriage. My old favourite undercoat was a rattle can from GW but their new recipe is rubbish. It dries almost grey then had a reaction when I've airbrushed Vallejo Air white on it. Fortunately it's not too obvious so onwards I go
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The GW stuff used to be fantastic - years ago my son used to do the warhammer figures and when he stopped I gained a load of his paints . They were superb , brushing lovely , great coverage and excellent colours ( though the names could be a bit mental - snot green , vomit brown , scab red !!?) then a few years ago they changed the formula and introduced all different types - base , glaze , wash , highlights . I tried a few but couldnt get on with them , whereas before they could just be used straight out of the bottle , now it was a multi stage layering process ,which I imagine is fine for figures but a little OTT if i just want to paint an undercarriage leg or an instrument panel.
 
yak face said:
The GW stuff used to be fantastic - years ago my son used to do the warhammer figures and when he stopped I gained a load of his paints . They were superb , brushing lovely , great coverage and excellent colours ( though the names could be a bit mental - snot green , vomit brown , scab red !!?) then a few years ago they changed the formula and introduced all different types - base , glaze , wash , highlights . I tried a few but couldnt get on with them , whereas before they could just be used straight out of the bottle , now it was a multi stage layering process ,which I imagine is fine for figures but a little OTT if i just want to paint an undercarriage leg or an instrument panel.
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If you still want them Tony, apparently Coat D’Armes paint is the same stuff……
 
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yak face said:
The GW stuff used to be fantastic - years ago my son used to do the warhammer figures and when he stopped I gained a load of his paints . They were superb , brushing lovely , great coverage and excellent colours ( though the names could be a bit mental - snot green , vomit brown , scab red !!?) then a few years ago they changed the formula and introduced all different types - base , glaze , wash , highlights . I tried a few but couldnt get on with them , whereas before they could just be used straight out of the bottle , now it was a multi stage layering process ,which I imagine is fine for figures but a little OTT if i just want to paint an undercarriage leg or an instrument panel.
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I used to game regularly and as you say the paints were great and yes I know times change but the whole thing just seemed to get over complicated along with the constant changing of rules and updating armies very regularly. I know they have to make money but the cost of some stuff now is eye watering :smiling:
 
Tim Marlow said:
If you still want them Tony, apparently Coat D’Armes paint is the same stuff……
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I think that’s the same paint as the one before the one before the one before the current GW line … That is, the same as in the old, narrow hexagonal pots, not the later, wider hexagonal pots with screw lids or those with flip-tops, never mind the paints that came after with all the different layering nonsense that makes it really hard to paint with.
 
Jakko said:
I think that’s the same paint as the one before the one before the one before the current GW line … That is, the same as in the old, narrow hexagonal pots, not the later, wider hexagonal pots with screw lids or those with flip-tops, never mind the paints that came after with all the different layering nonsense that makes it really hard to paint with.
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They have come out with contrast paint now so you are one behind Jakko. Supposed to replace the base and layer stuff in one coat……personally I just learned how to do it all with Vallejo model colour and a wet palette LOL
 
It’s been something like six years since my last 40K game, and years more since I played it frequently, so I’m not keeping up with what GW is doing these days at all :)
 
Mickc1440 said:
I wasn’t going to include the next bit of the model as I was going to secure the nose cone permanently but when you have ten minutes to spare
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No way are you permanently covering that up Mick......
...... Or I'll send the boys around ;) !!
 
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My book has come good again. My instructions state do not paint the etch my book says............
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I have absolutely definitely finished detailing this cockpit. Hang on what’s this behind the seat. Chaff and flare programmer. Nope don’t need to do that.........oh go on let’s try then. It’s a bit rough yet but a bit of pewter and plastic and nearly there. Needs to be tidied up and then buried in paint
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Great work Mick. Your build is compelling, I need to check in more often.
 
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It has paint, some little etch bits and it fits. That’s definitely it.............
Just seen some filling I need to do

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boatman said:
yea thats as maybe Smithy but Mick DESERVES it as he is doin a great build if you got it show it an he has brilliant build
chrisb
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I know Chris ....
I COMPLETELY AGREE with you..
.... It was meant as a tongue in cheek comment...
I thought everyone would have realised that!!.....
.... I'll get me coat!!
 
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