Richard's Dragon 1/72 He 219 A-0 UHU Night Fighter

[Fernando N]

Neat start at the paintwork Richard:thumb2:. Nice idea too of cutting out a print of the instructions, I just freehand it:smiling5:

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
They say there is nothing new and then you pop up with the drill bit camo mask :smiling:
Jim

[Guest]

Excellent work Richard :smiling3:.

[scottie3158]

Hi Richard,
That is a clever and novel approach I look forward to see how it develops.

[flyjoe180]

Interesting method for the mottle, will watch with interest. Could be a stroke of genius Richard

[rtfoe]

Hi Guys, the idea may seem practical but it sure took a long time. In hindsight I would glue the paper to a thicker card as the paper was too light and flipped with the opposite direction of the burr so I improvised with a stabbing motion. The result below...



I will cut along the wingroots to fit the mask to the wings. To give the slight soft edge i will place tiny spacers in between the paper and surface using Blu-tac. I created extra mottle for the sides of the fuselage. On the kit fuselage I have masked off any areas to stop any over sprays. Before that I will spray a varnish protective coating to the paper mask. This will be great if I had a squadron of Uhus but this is a one off. Next...moment of truth...

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Hi, here is the outcome with just a test for the wings and tail. I will do the body next...



I haven't done the cowling which was cut out separately.



The mask helps to keep the mottling to scale.

With the weathering and lined panels and oil stains next I can decal it and it will be a step closer to finishing.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Here's the next batch with the fuselage mottled...it's slightly darker having mixed a new batch of paint...



Some paint crept past the canopy masking near the top and back which was promptly dispatched with polishing compound. The antennas have been painted black or sort of touched up.



Cowlings next.

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
That looks to have been a success. A lot of work but the results are worth it. I suppose brush painting the mottles could work but this gives a less sharp edge and also is less stark.
Jim

[rtfoe]

Thanks Jim, thankgoodness it did. I was thinking of brush painting but I wouldn't have gotten the subtle soft edge and at that scale will leave brush marks and thicker layer of paint as evident on the spot I touched up at bottom picture next to the cowling.

Cheers,
Richard

[Wouter]

That turned out well mate.

Cheers

[Guest]

Very nice work on the camo. You're a glutton for punishment!

[Fernando N]

Neat result with the masks Richard, nice sharp patches for the camo :thumb2: .

[rtfoe]

Thank you guys Wouter, Peter and Fernando...I would have had a red face had it not worked...phew :smiling6: And thanks for looking in and dropping a comment.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

The next photos will scare most who've not done wingy panel washing...



I let this settle for more than 10 minutes then will remove the excess with a damp cutip or rag.

Cheers,
Richard