Zvezda C-130H Hercules

[yak face]

Beautiful job andy , theres something really satisfying about finishing a large model - then comes the realisation of where the hell is it going to go ?!!

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Andy,

The boys have said it all and I can only concur. This is one excellent piece of your modelling skills and the finish is outstanding. Truly fine work Sir!!!

Now, as to where to put it, I would blu-tack a cup underneath and place on top of the Christmas tree where everyone could see this beauty......Just a thought..............

Prost
Allen

[Guest]

Indeed Tony, and thanks. During painting it's been drying overnight on top of our fridge as that was the only place for it. The management has made it very clear that was a one-off!

Thanks Allen. If I wrap it in tinsel and fairy lights, she might not notice.... :smiling5:

[colin m]

I've still got a 1:72 B36 hanging from the garage ceiling. It's just too big to go anywhere else.

[Guest]

That would be an idea, but since I can't even stand up straight in the shed without banging my head I'd have to position it carefully lol.

[JR]

Well done mate, looks good.

[outrunner]

A real cracker Andy, nice work.


Andy.

[Guest]

An excellent model Andy, well done. The painting has me bemused as always, I just don't know how you do it!

[Guest]

Thanks John, Andy & Chris.

I'm getting happier with my paint effects since switching to a trigger style airbrush. It was only a fraction of the price of my Infinity but it's more natural for me so I can control it better. Most of the time I start with a black base then build up the opacity of the colour in very thin, transparent layers. Switching between layers of random "marbling" or concentrating on the centre of panels. Then final overall layers to blend the effects together.

I've often overdone the last step, burying the previous work, and did to some extent with the green on this one, so went over it with some extremely thin black MRP paint to add extra shading.

[Guest]

Thanks John, Andy & Chris.

I'm getting happier with my paint effects since switching to a trigger style airbrush. It was only a fraction of the price of my Infinity but it's more natural for me so I can control it better. Most of the time I start with a black base then build up the opacity of the colour in very thin, transparent layers. Switching between layers of random "marbling" or concentrating on the centre of panels. Then final overall layers to blend the effects together.

I've often overdone the last step, burying the previous work, and did to some extent with the green on this one, so went over it with some extremely thin black MRP paint to add extra shading.

I have a feeling this technique is applicable only to lacquers. I don't think you can apply VMA thinly enough for this to be effective. The highlighting is a good tip though.

[Guest]

Yes, it's certainly easier with lacquers. I've tried with VMA but wasn't as successful. For some reason I've never been able to get on with that paint though, so might try it again with the new AK acrylics.

[Ralph]

Beautiful build Andy :smiling3:.

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
That is a very fine result. You should be pleased and proud.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Ralph and Jim.

Yes, very happy with this one.

[Guest]

Not sure if any of you follow International Scale Modeller, but I put this forward for their Friday night live video spot.
I got some great comments on it, won the vote from 3 of the judges, including Paul Bretland, and was a hard 50/50 choice for one of the others, against an absolutely stunning Alfa.

3rd place overall, but I wasn't expecting to even be in the running.

I know I'm doing this for me rather than anyone else, but it's a great feeling to get that kind of recognition outside of this forum too.