Molly-new's Boomerang ***FINISHED***

[TimJ]

Looking good.

[Molly-new]

Finished the spraying last night (at 1.00 am as I couldn't sleep ). I tried the blue tack and tape method for a change:



My reference pictures of current flying planes shows the paintwork to be quite glossy. Is this correct for RAAF planes, or would a matt finish be better suited?

[Old_Tonto]

You are storming ahead with this one. Can't wait to see the tape removed.

Nice work on the engine cowl.

[Molly-new]

Boomer has been unmasked



I am pleased with the paintwork, though I found that blue tack and tape took too long to de-mask.

I was not too happy with how the rear glass panels sat, so decided to have the cockpit open. Whilst trying to saw through the glazing I managed to split the rear piece. This has now been repaired and should hopefuly fit once fully cured.

[Molly-new]

Nearly finished:





Next step is a couple of coats of matt varnish, and a bit if weathering.

[Molly-new]

Finished this today.




First attempt at weathering using pastel chalks. Seems to have come out OK.

I will take some better pictures for the Gallery in daylight.

I have really enoyed this build. It went together quite cleanly with only a minimum of filler needed.

My Airbrush technique has imroved quite a bit, and I am pleased with the overall finish.

Very Happy Chappy

[jssel]

That looks really good.

[DH-Drover]

The Temora Boomerang is gloss as it is less prone to fading and being "slippery" uses less fuel. If you look closely at the photo I placed in the info section you will see a small logo on the u/c. Ignore it it's a BP logo.

Dai

[PaulBradley]

Nice one, Chip - looks great!

[Martin R]

I agree with the previous posters; nice finish!

A question though re the Aqua color paints; what shades did you use for the upper camouflage?

regards,

[Old_Tonto]

Very nice build. Great stuff.

[Molly-new]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Brews, nice idea, they do look too clean.

Martin, I used 65 Bronze Green and 82 Dark Earth which were left over from the Revell Lancaster that I built a while ago.

[Dirkpitt289]

Well done. Sharp looking build

[Martin R]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Brews, nice idea, they do look too clean.

Martin, I used 65 Bronze Green and 82 Dark Earth which were left over from the Revell Lancaster that I built a while ago.

OK, ta. I'll file that away for if I ever get the Boston to the painting stage!

[Molly-new]

Final touch ups complete, and a quick base for it: