Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
These two are more or less out of the box. I may have overdone the wear on the 110's winter finish but i suppose it had to come off at some time.
I tried a mig panel line wash on the 410 which I quite liked and may try others in the range.
I tried a mig panel line wash on the 410 which I quite liked and may try others in the range.
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Nice. I love the paint job on the 110.
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Great looking builds.
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Well tidy pair of schmitts,well tidy indeed.
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Wonderfully done, great finishes
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The twins look terrific.
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Both look to be great little builds; you have got the worn winter camouflage spot on to my eye. What method did you use?
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Both look fantastic and they still make very nice models.
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Great builds of these Matchbox classics. I think the worn temporary winter cam on the 110 looks good - I've seen photos of Luftwaffe machines with the winter cam almost totally worn away. Was it not a water soluble paint, a type of whitewash?
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Thanks to you all for your kind comments.
Iggie, I used hairspray to get the effect. I first sprayed RLM 70 on the upper surfaces. Then applied the markings (the 70 was glossy) followed by an overall coat of Klear. When that had fully dried, I then gave it a coat of bog standard Asda hairspray. Vallejo white was next and when dry, i started rubbing with a moistened cotton bud where I wanted the white to come off. Some bits come off easy, some are stuck like the proverbial. Maybe more hairspray next time as I haven't got much use for it on my head.
Iggie, I used hairspray to get the effect. I first sprayed RLM 70 on the upper surfaces. Then applied the markings (the 70 was glossy) followed by an overall coat of Klear. When that had fully dried, I then gave it a coat of bog standard Asda hairspray. Vallejo white was next and when dry, i started rubbing with a moistened cotton bud where I wanted the white to come off. Some bits come off easy, some are stuck like the proverbial. Maybe more hairspray next time as I haven't got much use for it on my head.
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I've used the same method on an Italeri Ju-88; it does work really well as you have admirably shown. I found that they cheaper the hair spray, the easier it is to work with!broadside wrote:Thanks to you all for your kind comments.
Iggie, I used hairspray to get the effect. I first sprayed RLM 70 on the upper surfaces. Then applied the markings (the 70 was glossy) followed by an overall coat of Klear. When that had fully dried, I then gave it a coat of bog standard Asda hairspray. Vallejo white was next and when dry, i started rubbing with a moistened cotton bud where I wanted the white to come off. Some bits come off easy, some are stuck like the proverbial. Maybe more hairspray next time as I haven't got much use for it on my head.
Mind you, it's still a nerve wracking experience!
Best wishes
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
That's a great job.
Some may find the winter camo a little overdone but I agree with the rest of the guys, I think it's a cracking result
Some may find the winter camo a little overdone but I agree with the rest of the guys, I think it's a cracking result
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
I missed this pair!
Love the bold weathering on the 110!
Hmmm....quite a bit of Matchbox surfacing in the forum recently.
Cheers,
David
Love the bold weathering on the 110!
Hmmm....quite a bit of Matchbox surfacing in the forum recently.
Cheers,
David
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Very well done on both, the winter scheme has come off great. I have a Mbox 410 stashed but I've never had the 110.
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Re: Matchbox Messerschmitt twins.
Both are great builds. I too love the winter scheme on the 110. You really captured the wear and tear a plane operating in this harsh environment would undergo. Awesome job on both.
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