The primer lest you see that you duplicated the Thunderbolt's shape perfectly.

Louis

Quote from: lastvautour on November 16, 2024, 11:54:49 AMThe primer lest you see that you duplicated the Thunderbolt's shape perfectly.

Louis

Thank you very much. I would probably try to get the spine to a closer point next time, but I'm very pleased with my first attempt!

 Jordan,

 Excellent result so far.

 Looking forward to the finished result.

 Cheers

 Gordon

I've got it nearly painted. I'm doing it in olive drab over neutral gray with white ID bands on the nose and tail. Here are a few pictures of my process.











I'm hoping to get the canopy masked and painted tomorrow night.

Nicely done paint job. What are you using for mask.

Lou

I use Tamiya tape for the edges, painter's tape to fill in bigger sections, and sticky tack for when I want a feathered edge.

I was wondering what you were using for the featured edge. I have to get back to airbrushing.

Louis

Last night I got the canopy glass masked and painted. I'm letting it dry all day before I remove the tape. Tonight will be the big reveal!

Looks very well masked.

Louis

And the masks come off!















I'm considering using colored pencil for the control surface lines, as well as the frame around the canopy. I'll have to experiment on some scraps to see how that will work, though. I still need to paint the black for the "engine" in the cowling as well as figure out what to do for guns. I'd love to hear any suggestions for what to use for 1/72 scale 0.50 caliber machine gun tubes.

Has anyone used Future floor polish as a gloss coat before decals? I seem to remember that being a thing when I used to do plastic models. Thanks for any help you can offer, folks!

That also depends on the surface. If it is gloss or semi-gloss I forgo the future, On flat surfaces, a definite yes.

Louis

 Excellent work.

 Gordon