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Was able to start applying the decals last night. I thought I had some issues getting them to lay down on the wings, but it corrected itself overnight. Now there is a slight gap, but that should be an easy fix. I will be trimming the decals on the tail, but that shouldn't be an issue.

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Completed some more decaling last night. The band around the fuselage maybe too far back, but at least I was able to get it wrapped around. Which I believe is an accomplishment in itself. Next go around, I may paint these paints. Also, surprised on how thick they seem to be, but nowhere near as thick as the kit supplied decals. Detail underneath the decals are not visible.

[Tojo72]

Really love the markings on these Cold War a/c.Also the NMF looks good.

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Thank you. Waiting on the stencil decals I just ordered then I can complete this build.

[wbill76]

Always good to get the markings on, looking sharp!

[deafpanzer]

Love those markings!!!

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Had to cut some strips to cover up some gaps on the fuselage band and around the wing, but nothing major.

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Started on the stencil decals. Bottom is completed, working on the top then the sides.

[Leon]

Nice work on the markings! Looking really good.

[venom1]

Nice job! NMF is difficult to get right at the best of times, you have done a great job here.

Cheers,

Sam

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Applied the last of the decals and sprayed a couple of coats of Future. Uncertain as to how many coats to apply or if I should hit it with some Testors Dullcote (which I get a feeling is a bad idea) On the homestretch now, just add the wing pitot tube and the drop tanks!

[wbill76]

Looking good with the decals on! If you've sealed the decals with Future, you shouldn't have any issues with applying the Testors Dullcote over them. I'm assuming you're worried about silvering? If you're going to do any panel washes/weathering, you should do that before you do the dull coat though. Almost finished with this one.

[deafpanzer]

Man, I am really digging those markings! I am with Bill about applying dullcote.

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Thanks everyone. I will be applying the dullcote sometime tonight or tomorrow. I am actually trying to decide if I want to weather it. The decals on the wings even with the all of the Micro-Sol will not conform to the details.

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Still trying to work on this. trying to figure out how to do a wash so I've been practicing on the first F-86 attempt. I am not feeling it, but I wanted to show to see if anyone can help point me in the right direction. Using oil paint in mineral spirit for the wash.











The wash:

[wbill76]

What effects are you looking to recreate with the wash? Are you wanting to enhance panel line/rivet detail or do an overall general weathering?

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Jun 22, 2015 15:46:35 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

What effects are you looking to recreate with the wash? Are you wanting to enhance panel line/rivet detail or do an overall general weathering?

Panels and rivet lines. I believe I did it correctly by applying along panel lines, letting it dry, and then wipng the excess away. Please correct me if I am doing this wrong. I'm at the point of overreadong the process to the point of too much information.

[wbill76]

That's a good technique approach that you're applying for the effect you're after. I only asked because in the pics you put up it looked like a good deal of the wash was still present/visible on the finish. I'm assuming now that those were WIP of you applying the wash and letting it dry? It takes a little finesse and trial/error to get just enough of the wash to stay behind. You may need to follow it up with a pin-wash to certain areas as needed if you remove too much for example.

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Thats what I was figuring. Wash was more paint than I may need. Good thing that was the test model.

[wbill76]

Jun 22, 2015 17:54:11 GMT -5 @ulvdemon said:

Thats what I was figuring. Wash was more paint than I may need. Good thing that was the test model.

Always good to have a test-bed to try stuff out on before committing on the real deal! Usually with a wash approach less is more, especially with dark colors on a very light base or metallic surface. Doesn't take much to get the desired effect.

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Thanks everyone for all of the help.

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Tried to work on a pin wash last night using craft acrylic paint and water. I have issues seeing a difference, but I wanted to see anyone else notices.


With the wash

Without the wash


Seems to be light on the bottom


With the test model!

[wbill76]

While not a dramatic difference between the two, I can see a difference at least on my monitor and settings. What color are you using for the pin wash out of curiosity?

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Black with some brown mixed in to tone it down.

[DeafStuG]

Looks good sabre..

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Preparing for the final push. The base is being as it will look. just need to shine the brass rod and fit the plane to the wood dowel.

[wbill76]

Nice base and choice of pose for this one, almost done!

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...and I shall call this DONE! Only had one more step, and that was attaching the pitot tube to the wing. So of course, it snapped in half. Go figure. Here it is one the base and ready to be displayed. I will probably deal with a replacement pitot tube later. Mistakes and all, I still consider this one of my best builds. Now for a bit of a rest, and then on to my Revel Mig-21 challenge against a co-worker. Enjoy.

[deafpanzer]

YAY! It is one real good looking jet! Two big thumbs up!

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Thanks all.