Vietnam Jolly green giant

[BBdave]

The learning curve steepens but the colour is going on this is very much a practice piece for the airbrush lots to learn on that front, only one more masking then the dark green and i can take it all off and see what i have done.

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Dave

[flyjoe180]

Looks good so far Dave

[BBdave]

Took all the masking off today I'm not sure I got the colours correct but I can tone them down I have the details to do with a brush now not looking forward to that I don't have a steady hand.

Dave

[BBdave]

I have tried watering with the airbrush today a couple of cock ups but it's fun working with it and obviously some great effects can be achieved lots of practice needed.

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Dave

[Guest]

That might be an old kit Dave, but you're bringing the best out of it! It's looking great.

Cheers

Patrick

[eddiesolo]

That is a fine looking helo Dave, you are really doing it justice. Another method is to use PVA for the windows, does work but make sure it is warm and dries in a warm environment or it will stay white a long time.

Si

[Guest]

That looks fantastic to my eyes

[BBdave]

Thanks, my shakey hand just can't do fine stuff not sure that will ever change but i may try masking and spraying next time it'll take longer but the results will be better.

Is it still wise to brush on a Matt coat over it all to seal the decals ?

Dave

[Guest]

If you're planning to give it a wash Dave, I'd seal the decals with gloss.

A matt coat is usually applied at the very end.

[Guest]

Superb work on the camo. it will tone down nicely.

[Guest]

Looking real nice.

scott

[Peej]

Pleased I am following this build. It's looking well good.

[BBdave]

Cheers chaps it is getting close now I am at the stage where I need to stop tinkering with it before I go to far weathering .

Dave

[Steve Brodie]

That is looking ace; I Remember when my dad used to work away a lot (Electrician) in Scotland for weeks when i was about 10 and he came back with this kit ( or something similar) and a tube of UHU glue - didn't turn out good at all, unlike this little masterpiece you have in the making.