papa 695s Smer 1/48 Airco DH2

[papa 695]

This is the first part of the wing painting, going for a black basing technique to give the wings a worn bleached look.
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[papa 695]

I've now put on a couple of thin layers of paint, to get the effect I wanted.
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Then highlighted the ribs on the underside, but will put another thin layer of the main colour just to tone the contrast down a little
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[colin m]

Looking really good old boy. Rigging there must be a thousand and one ways to rig a plane, but your idea might be a new one.

[flyjoe180]

Great effects on the ribbing Ian, and will be very effective I reckon

[yak face]

Excellent work Ian , the B/W photo look is a great idea ,cheers tony

[Fernando N]

Paintwork looks great Ian.:thumb2:

[papa 695]

Thanks guys.
Well I've got most of the painting done now. But still loads to do.
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[papa 695]

Today I've been sorting the roundals out.
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[Guest]

Already looking like a much more expensive kit. Very impressive work so far.

[papa 695]

Already looking like a much more expensive kit. Very impressive work so far.

Thanks Peter

[Guest]

Hi Ian your turning this into something a bit special, keep up the great work.
Pete.

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
This is looking very good. Considering the shortcomings of the kit what you are creating is exceptional. Very skilled modelling.
Jim

[papa 695]

Hi Ian your turning this into something a bit special, keep up the great work.
Pete.

Hi Ian
This is looking very good. Considering the shortcomings of the kit what you are creating is exceptional. Very skilled modelling.
Jim

Thanks guys
It's really not that much of a bad kit.

[scottie3158]

Ian,
That is a great looking build. A nice technique on the pre shading.

[Dave W]

Nice work Ian.What material are you going to use for the rigging wires?.