Ok chaps so a big update...the main part of the paint job is done, as you'll see you below.
The anti-glare paint on the real thing's cowling is mostly black, with the cockpit and the bit in front being an olive-ish green - although you have to really zoom in to see it.
In terms of the main paint job, I have followed that of a review (link) as this seemed to make sense from what I had read, what I could see in the picture of the real thing and it matching with the Eduard and Airfix guides. I did though adapt it slightly to try to account for what is clearly a well used aircraft that is not very shiny:
For those who have not used it before, Vallejo Metal Color sprays beautifully and I have been told by people I trust that it is the best water based metallic paint out there. No dry tip and great coverage too. I actually had to be careful not to overdo the paint job in order to try to preserve the mottle effect I was after, as it covers much better than the standard Model Air paints.
Considering this is the first metallic finish plane I have ever done, I'm pleased with how it has turned out. Although it's hard to pick out due to the reflective nature of the paint, I have managed to preserve the mottling in places, so it is not a monotone block of silver. Hopefully you'll get the idea from some of the shots below.
I still have to do the bit around the exhausts and also do the yellow band on the rear of the fuselage.
ACW as usual.
ATB
Andrew
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The anti-glare paint on the real thing's cowling is mostly black, with the cockpit and the bit in front being an olive-ish green - although you have to really zoom in to see it.
In terms of the main paint job, I have followed that of a review (link) as this seemed to make sense from what I had read, what I could see in the picture of the real thing and it matching with the Eduard and Airfix guides. I did though adapt it slightly to try to account for what is clearly a well used aircraft that is not very shiny:
- Puttied wings with Vallejo Metal Color “Dull Aluminum" - I added a drop of dark aluminium to try to darken it slightly.
- The rest with Vallejo Metal Color “Aluminum” - I added a drop or two of dull aluminium, again to take the shiny-ness down a notch
- The fabric-covered rudder with Vallejo Metal Color “White Aluminum” to mimic aluminium lacquer - again I added a drop of dull aluminium to tone it down - but it is definitely lighter in the picture of the real thing
For those who have not used it before, Vallejo Metal Color sprays beautifully and I have been told by people I trust that it is the best water based metallic paint out there. No dry tip and great coverage too. I actually had to be careful not to overdo the paint job in order to try to preserve the mottle effect I was after, as it covers much better than the standard Model Air paints.
Considering this is the first metallic finish plane I have ever done, I'm pleased with how it has turned out. Although it's hard to pick out due to the reflective nature of the paint, I have managed to preserve the mottling in places, so it is not a monotone block of silver. Hopefully you'll get the idea from some of the shots below.
I still have to do the bit around the exhausts and also do the yellow band on the rear of the fuselage.
ACW as usual.
ATB
Andrew
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