Giulio's Whirlwind

For twin prop-engine aircraft used in the air-air combat role. Any era, any kit, any scale.
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Interesting technique, looking forward to seeing the finished article.
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Its looking good.
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A first coat of wax and salt halos start to disappear:

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Decals and another coat of wax: where is the salt halos? :)

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Next step, oil weathering.

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Wow that really is weathered. I like it.
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Great looking weathering.
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Thanks to all for reading and following.

Now it's time for an oil wash.

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and the result:

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Wow - what's cool is that they really did get that weathered, too!
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Looks really good.

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That is a real masterpiece giulio, first class work!
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Giulio,

Yep. Looking really good!

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Looking good.
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Wow that looks very realistic.

This is a real master class in weathering. Can't wait to see it finished.
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I'm sorry with you all and with the GB Leader, but I'm not able to finish the model before the GB ends.
This is the state of the art:

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I will continue on my workbench, (Giulio's Veranda) http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=429&start=810

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:wanw

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Giulio,

Well at least you got the decals on (unlike me :oops: ) . . . it looks great and I look forward to seeing it finished.

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