Trumpeter 1/32 Grumman Wildcat early version

[Vaughan]

The wings are masked off so I can make a start on the tail section, first pre-shading with black and then following up with black and a drop of white. This hasn't produced the desired effect I was after, so I will have to post shade with true black airbrushing with a fine needle. Once I'm happy I will mask it off in readiness for the aluminium on the fuselage and wings. I have also made a tentative start with the aluminium and sprayed the canopy. Once cured I will apply a coat of Klear to protect it. Later today or maybe tomorrow morning I'll attempt to spray the engine cowling and control flaps.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

The canopy had a coat of klear yesterday and today I've given it a dark dirt wash to high light the rivet detail and then removed the masking. I'm pleased with the result. Still yet to sort out the post shading on the tail section once done I will mask it off ready for the aluminium. There's no escaping it I'm running out of other stuff to do.

Vaughan

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[Guest]

That wash really made the rivets pop Vaughan,looking forward to seeing you tackle that aluminum!

[Vaughan]

Thanks Trey.

Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Here's my progress over the last two days. I masked off the tail section I hope I've got the profile right. Then the upper wing surface running over the leading edge and wing tips. Loaded up my Iwata BR with Vallejo Aluminium ( after shaking it till I thought my arm was going to fall off)and off I went. The paint went down well and I built up the layers slowly. This morning I took the masking off and I'm please with the results I will now have to allow the aluminium to cure for 48 hours and then seal with some Klear.

Vaughan

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[Guest]

That's amazing! I really appreciate the skills that you guys have.

Aidan

[Vaughan]

Cheers Aidan.

Vaughan

[flyjoe180]

Looking great Vaughan, the aluminium looks fantastic.

[Guest]

Awesome masking technique ,nice crisp lines and no blow outs ! NMF is looking super clean Vaughan!

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys here's a quick sneak preview. I've sprayed the engine cowl and added the black band including a wash to highlight the rivet detail it's looking a little dull so will have to work on that one, but the rest I'm pleased with.

Vaughan

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[Guest]

Look all like Vaughan standard here Vaughan. Super standard.

Very nice detailing. Like the aluminuim finish.

I flick of the spout on the Vallejo bottle & give a good mix with a little paint stirrer. Saves the arm wrestling bit.

Laurie

[Vaughan]

Well my patients has paid off(I have allowed 4 days for the Aluminium to cure) and I brushed on the Klear this afternoon. I will hopefully make a start on the decals tomorrow.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

The decals are down with the exception of the wing stripes which don't line up with the leading and trailing edge when trying to put them at the correct angle. Will have to have a re-think on this one, might need to get my airbrush and masking tape out but only as a last resort. Anyway the decals went down fine just a little Decalsoft needed.

Vaughan

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[Guest]

Looking very nice Vaughan.

Love that joint at the tail with the fuselage. Nice sweep & the paint joint between the two is perfect. What tape did you use for masking ?

Laurie

[Vaughan]

Thanks Laurie I used just good old 18mm Tamiya tape cut down to about 3mm so I could get the curve right.

Vaughan