Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Did a bit more work on this today - I attached a few little fiddly bits and filled the gap at the back of the canopy.
I've also started on the dark Grey.
I'm still experimenting with my dab painting technique - it's a bit of learning curve, the paint's quite thin and I'm trying to see if I can do it freehand as I hate masking camo - we'll see.
Cheers and thanks for looking!
Stuart
I've also started on the dark Grey.
I'm still experimenting with my dab painting technique - it's a bit of learning curve, the paint's quite thin and I'm trying to see if I can do it freehand as I hate masking camo - we'll see.
Cheers and thanks for looking!
Stuart
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
No progress this week as it's been stupidly busy - hopefully I'll get some bench time next week.
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
-
- NOT the sheep
- Posts: 26118
- Joined: November 26th, 2011, 6:11 pm
- Location: Pontefract West Yorkshire
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Nice one Stuart. Masking camo or anything for that matter is a pain and is the real downside to using an airbrush IMHO. I would have resorted to blu tak for this one if a hard edge is required.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Not much progress as bench time has been rather lacking recently, but I had added a bit more paint...
(It's still wet - hence the shine)
Still really enjoying this kit.
(It's still wet - hence the shine)
Still really enjoying this kit.
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
yeah I hate masking, it's my least liked modelling job. I normally freehand if I can and it's ok-ish on this build - I did think of blue-tak but I'm not sure how that would work with a brush.ShaunW wrote:Nice one Stuart. Masking camo or anything for that matter is a pain and is the real downside to using an airbrush IMHO. I would have resorted to blu tak for this one if a hard edge is required.
Cheers
Stuart
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
-
- NOT the sheep
- Posts: 26118
- Joined: November 26th, 2011, 6:11 pm
- Location: Pontefract West Yorkshire
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
It might work but TBH with a brush I'd freehand it, I don't think masking the camo would be worth the pain! Your technique seems to be working fine as the scheme is looking good from here.Sir T wrote:yeah I hate masking, it's my least liked modelling job. I normally freehand if I can and it's ok-ish on this build - I did think of blue-tak but I'm not sure how that would work with a brush.ShaunW wrote:Nice one Stuart. Masking camo or anything for that matter is a pain and is the real downside to using an airbrush IMHO. I would have resorted to blu tak for this one if a hard edge is required.
Cheers
Stuart
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Thanks Shaun!ShaunW wrote:It might work but TBH with a brush I'd freehand it, I don't think masking the camo would be worth the pain! Your technique seems to be working fine as the scheme is looking good from here.Sir T wrote:yeah I hate masking, it's my least liked modelling job. I normally freehand if I can and it's ok-ish on this build - I did think of blue-tak but I'm not sure how that would work with a brush.ShaunW wrote:Nice one Stuart. Masking camo or anything for that matter is a pain and is the real downside to using an airbrush IMHO. I would have resorted to blu tak for this one if a hard edge is required.
Cheers
Stuart
Yes I think I agree - I'm going to mask the demarcation line and maybe pencil in some guides but other than that I'm going to freehand it - life's too short!
Cheers
Stuart
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Just so you know I've not forgotten this, just been very busy of late. I've done both greys and painted the U/C bays - Radomes etc. to follow...
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
- Dazzled
- Modelling Gent and Scholar
- Posts: 9592
- Joined: October 1st, 2011, 11:08 pm
- Location: Mid Glamorgan, South Wales
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Other things get in the way sometimes Stu. It's a fact of life
COLD WAR S.I.G. LEADER
Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!
Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Hi Gents,
I've almost finished the painting and should be ready for a clear coat soon and the decals...
All the painting was done by dabbing with a no.4 round tipped brush. The black Radome was the only bit done with a flat brush, which was a number 3.
I'm hoping this'll give it a more interesting appearance.
All the odds and sods are under way. The U/C is finished other than a wash, the tank is almost done and the Exocet is coming along - big b'stard isn't it!
All these bits have mostly been painted using make-up sponges which I hope will give a nice flat finish.
More soon
Cheers
Stuart
I've almost finished the painting and should be ready for a clear coat soon and the decals...
All the painting was done by dabbing with a no.4 round tipped brush. The black Radome was the only bit done with a flat brush, which was a number 3.
I'm hoping this'll give it a more interesting appearance.
All the odds and sods are under way. The U/C is finished other than a wash, the tank is almost done and the Exocet is coming along - big b'stard isn't it!
All these bits have mostly been painted using make-up sponges which I hope will give a nice flat finish.
More soon
Cheers
Stuart
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
-
- NOT the sheep
- Posts: 26118
- Joined: November 26th, 2011, 6:11 pm
- Location: Pontefract West Yorkshire
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Nicely done Stuart and the Exocet is certainly a size.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
-
- Modelling Gent and Scholar
- Posts: 4385
- Joined: November 23rd, 2012, 4:20 pm
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Looking good mate keep up the good work!
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Cheers guys!
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
- Dazzled
- Modelling Gent and Scholar
- Posts: 9592
- Joined: October 1st, 2011, 11:08 pm
- Location: Mid Glamorgan, South Wales
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
You're really licking it into shape Stu. Nice one
COLD WAR S.I.G. LEADER
Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!
Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!
- Stuart
- Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
- Posts: 19204
- Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
- Location: Forever England
- Contact:
Re: Stuart's Cold War Build Thread
Thanks Gents!
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/