My first Build: Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Matt

That is a cracking paint finish - you've no worries when it comes to painting a model! Great job!!!

One suggestion I would make is to perhaps alter the sequence of stages in your finish. Personally I would finish the model in this order (but this is by no means set in stone):

1. Prime

2. Pre shade

3. Paint model

4. Apply future/klear (gloss coat)

5. Apply decals

6. Gloss over decals

7. Pin wash (pro-modeller wash) panel lines

8. Other weathering - paint chipping, exhaust staining etc

9. Satin top coat to seal and protect finish

I'd finish the model in this way to ensure the decals aircraft markings get the same treatment as the rest of the aircraft. The other advantage is that if you're not happy with any part of the weathering you can simply wipe it off (the gloss coat will protect the paint underneath providing the media have differing bases ie. acrylic water based gloss coat and oil/white spirit based weathering)

I wouldn't worry too much though as it's not that difficult to add a bit of weathering to the markings afterwards.

BTW, I don't think you've gone overboard on the weathering, it looks really cool - love the paint chipping on the wing leading edges and cowl.

This is going to be a great Wildcat and one to be proud of.

All the best

Paul

[Guest]

For a first model you've produced something that a much more experienced modeller would be proud of. Lovely model with some great weathering and finishing techniques. I didn't get to grips with an airbrush for many many years so i really think you've done a fantastic job there. I only use an airbrush when I absolutely have to nowadays!

[Guest]

Thanks everyone

Hi MattThat is a cracking paint finish - you've no worries when it comes to painting a model! Great job!!!

One suggestion I would make is to perhaps alter the sequence of stages in your finish. Personally I would finish the model in this order (but this is by no means set in stone):

1. Prime

2. Pre shade

3. Paint model

4. Apply future/klear (gloss coat)

5. Apply decals

6. Gloss over decals

7. Pin wash (pro-modeller wash) panel lines

8. Other weathering - paint chipping, exhaust staining etc

9. Satin top coat to seal and protect finish

Paul

Paul- Good point on the gloss first then the weathering. I will most certainly do that next go.

[Guest]

Stunning work for a beginer mate, really well done. a spectacular first peice.

Andy

[Guest]

I finally finished!!!

I was really happy with the flat finish that the Future and tamiya base mixture made.

[Guest]

A great job there Matt, what a top build and paint job, :clap_1:

[tr1ckey66]

Great work Matt, the finish is excellent!

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

I think that has come together very well and you should be very proud of the finish you've achieved. It looks superb.

[Guest]

Fantastico! Good job!

[Guest]

Thanks guys.

I have already started my next build here.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/planes/11020-my-second-build-tamiya-a6m2-zero-fighter.html

Once I finish that and have prefected my skill a bit more, I have already purchased a B-25 kit for build number three.