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Post by ajcmac on Mar 9, 2014 0:20:40 GMT -5
Thanks bullardino and wbill76  . Completed the gunsight.  I glued the canopy and put the mask to start painting the top.   Midle Stone (Another mixture with Tamiya paints).       Regards ajcmac |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 9, 2014 8:33:53 GMT -5
Brown/sand camo?
I like the basecoat
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 9, 2014 17:52:42 GMT -5
Like where this one's headed with the paint scheme!
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Post by venom1 on Mar 11, 2014 23:43:05 GMT -5
Great paintwork so far, love the weathered look on the underside!  Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 12, 2014 1:15:56 GMT -5
Looking great especially the underside! Catching up here...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2014 2:49:02 GMT -5
Great weathering effect with the paintwork, I'm looking forward to seeing how this comes out |
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Post by ajcmac on Mar 12, 2014 10:35:34 GMT -5
To all for following and for your comments, my thanks . A few months ago finished a Beaufighter with decoration in North Africa. The paints I used are the same that I am using for the Spitfire.  After applying varnish, wash noticed that many of the desired effects, shading, had almost disappeared.  This time I decided to slightly increase the contrast in the colors that I used for the lights and shadows. Hope I have not screwed up.       Regards ajcmac |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 12, 2014 11:38:59 GMT -5
It all depends on what are you aiming for... If you're aiming for a subtle effect you're on the right path, IMHO.
I personally like it this way, gloss and matt coat will blend the tones together.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 12, 2014 20:32:18 GMT -5
I agree with Lui, I think you're on the right track here with the contrasts, should produce a nice result once the camo pattern is on.
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Post by JimD on Mar 13, 2014 1:00:38 GMT -5
This is looking good. I think you've got a good starting pallet. I shade in a similar manner here recently and I've found that clear coats and washes are going to subdue it a lot.
That Bristol is absolutely beautiful too btw.
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Post by venom1 on Mar 13, 2014 1:08:06 GMT -5
Fantastic!! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 3:16:15 GMT -5
The weathering looks about right for an in service fighter, these could look anywhere between a few weeks in, maybe your beautiful Beau, to absolutely wrecked! The sun bleached all the colours to a light stone and the dust simply blasted it away to leave a very Matt finish or even bare metal. The worst area of wear was on the back of the prop where the paint was eroded very quickly to the point where pilots would complain about the sun blinding them as it reflected off the polished metal or even wood! How do I know, I knew a North Africa Hurricane pilot many years ago and he loved to share his stories and I loved to listen |
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Post by ajcmac on Mar 14, 2014 0:10:26 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Mar 14, 2014 4:51:41 GMT -5
Brown looks spot on, AJ. Can't wait to see those masks pulled off |
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Post by TRM on Mar 14, 2014 5:04:53 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing that mask come off!! Nice job on the variation to the painting!!
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Post by destrozas. on Mar 18, 2014 8:21:02 GMT -5
good job
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 18, 2014 9:37:21 GMT -5
Excellent technique AJ. The beaufighter is first class, can't wait to see the finish on the spitfire.
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Post by ajcmac on Mar 19, 2014 7:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Mar 19, 2014 8:25:26 GMT -5
Very nice!! Let the fun begin!! |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 19, 2014 10:00:27 GMT -5
Fantastic works fella! She's a gorgeous war bird indeed. |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 19, 2014 10:50:36 GMT -5
Great progress, the fading looks perfect |
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what to build, what to build . . . Ok THAT one!
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Post by Rick on Mar 19, 2014 18:26:43 GMT -5
Looking good AJ. Superb paint and fading. Looking forward to more.
Rick
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 19, 2014 19:58:27 GMT -5
Nice work on the camo scheme, looking good AJ!
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Post by ajcmac on Mar 23, 2014 5:48:10 GMT -5
Thank you for your words and for following . After some info and photos taken in some forums I've concluded that these aircraft were to North Africa painted with the colors used in Europe. Were then painted with the colors used in North Africa without major concerns. No stencils. Only painted yellow bands at the leading edge of the wings.     Now the decals. Best regards ajcmac |
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 23, 2014 6:32:51 GMT -5
I just ordered one,sure glad to have your log to follow along,great job
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 8:26:50 GMT -5
More great progress I hope mine turns out as nice, when I've bought it that is! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 23, 2014 15:20:22 GMT -5
Very nice, AJ, I like your approach to the thing |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 23, 2014 19:23:39 GMT -5
Makes sense about the markings and the Africa paint-jobs, it was a common thing on the German side as well. Looking good with the edge bands added.
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Post by ajcmac on Mar 24, 2014 12:45:33 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Mar 24, 2014 12:49:31 GMT -5
Really nice progress AJ |
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