Kaireckstadt Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thanks for your feedback Craig and Mark! Much appreciated! Today I finished the Shafrir2 rockets (11 decals each) and the 2 instruments for the windshield frame: the onboard clock and the spare compass. Also added a housing and cable for the clock. Tonight I will start with the flat varnish. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Kai Super work on the Shafrir2 rockets and two last details. Looking forward to the pics of the flat finish. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Lovely details ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 5:07 PM, Kaireckstadt said: I will use Xtracolor flat varnish to achieve a dull surface. On all photos available to me from Israeli Air Force Mirage III with camouflage the color is dull: I wouldn't use a too matte coat Kai, seeing your last picture, there clearly is a reflection of the yellow ladder to be seen. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thanks for your feedback guys! I corrected a mistake I made: both rockets had the same number! But each rocket has its own. Therefore I changed one no. to 2076: I stared today with the application of the flat varnish. Small parts, underside, left side and left wing of the aircraft already finished. I will do the right side and Right wing tonight and then post some pics. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Kai Nice catch on the missile number error. Looking forward to the first pics of the flat varnish to see effect. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 nice save on the number. i havent notice it. when the flat coat is on it will look difrent but much beter. Mark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Yesterday I enhanced some of the panellines (mainly on the forward fuselage) which weren’t like the ones visible from the preshading with different kinds of light-grey oilcolor. This creates a more regular appearance of all panellines: Today I finished what I promised: flat varnish applied: 1) Small parts: 2) Lower fuselage (tanks not glued): 3) Fuselage top: I‘m happy since no silvering of the decals occurred. Also a typical effect of the AK-Colors occurred: The real color-tone comes out when flat varnish is applied over them. I did the panellines over the David-stars and some other small panellines with a Faber Castell pencil with a 0,3 mm HB-Pencil lead. I‘ll let the whole thing dry for 48 hours now and then start weathering of the underside and unmasking of the canopy, cockpit and windshield. The end is now really in sight Hubert! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: … The end is now really in sight Hubert! Soo … it’s not done yet ? Hubert, in the Bordeaux area, substituting popcorn by foie gras, duck confit and red wine … 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Wow! From the missiles to the beginning weathering, the finish is just excellent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, GazzaS said: Wow! From the missiles to the beginning weathering, the finish is just excellent. +1 for that! Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Kai Looking mighty sweet! Panels lines and matte clear coat look spot and and no silvering - awesome for sure. On my F4, I've finished the aircraft decals, almost all the panel lines are done as well and am about as close to your build stage as well. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 12:36 PM, DocRob said: I wouldn't use a too matte coat Kai, seeing your last picture, there clearly is a reflection of the yellow ladder to be seen. Cheers Rob Rob, I‘ve taken a closer look at the foto you mentioned and found another one which indicated to me that maybe it‘s not the part of the ladder which mirrors on the fuselage but seems to be a discoloration. There’s something similar slightly above the first. In addition there is no mirror to be seen on the fuselage of the left part of the ladder. Therefore and due to a lot of fotos I looked at in the web I decided to finish it with a matte cote: What do you think? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Kai I see what you mean but for my taste, I always some hint of gloss in my final clear finish, just seems to add to the effect of metal under the paint. . Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 16 hours ago, HubertB said: Soo … it’s not done yet ? Hubert, in the Bordeaux area, substituting popcorn by foie gras, duck confit and red wine … That’s a nice substitute Hubert! Hope you enjoy your holiday in France! And I also hope to cross the finish-line before you are back to popcorn. How long will you stay in France? 12 hours ago, GazzaS said: Wow! From the missiles to the beginning weathering, the finish is just excellent. Thank you Gary! Much appreciated! 12 hours ago, brahman104 said: +1 for that! Craig Thank you too Craig! 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kai Looking mighty sweet! Panels lines and matte clear coat look spot and and no silvering - awesome for sure. On my F4, I've finished the aircraft decals, almost all the panel lines are done as well and am about as close to your build stage as well. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter! I‘m closely following your F-4 build. Looking forward to seeing it with the final varnish applied! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: What do you think? I'm not sure Kai, The photo is taken under harsh low light, as the shadows indicate and what I called reflection, represents the form of the ladder perfectly. On the other hand, there should be a reflection on the left spar of the ladder too, which isn't. Maybe the pilots entering had greasy knees and that's what causes a spotty shine . Cheers Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 46 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Kai I see what you mean but for my taste, I always some hint of gloss in my final clear finish, just seems to add to the effect of metal under the paint. . Keep 'em comin Peter I‘m really curious to see the phinal phinish on your Phantom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Kai, I’ll be back home on thursday evening. Now your goal is set, my friend ! Hubert (🦆 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Lovely finish Kai. I think the matte coat looks just right. I know everyone has different tastes and opinions but personally I prefer a flatter finish on jets like this unless there's clear evidence to the contrary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 42 minutes ago, HubertB said: Kai, I’ll be back home on thursday evening. Now your goal is set, my friend ! Hubert (🦆 ) I‘ll do my best Hubert! I‘m afraid that this may happen: Enjoy the rest of your holidays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, GusMac said: Lovely finish Kai. I think the matte coat looks just right. I know everyone has different tastes and opinions but personally I prefer a flatter finish on jets like this unless there's clear evidence to the contrary. Thank you for your feedback Gus! We have a similar opinion. During my time in the GAF I had the opportunity to fly in an Alpha-Jet. Take a look at the camouflage: Completely flat finish. But you are right: Everyone has to decide by himself and to his own gusto… BTW: what about your Cheetah? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 outstanding work you have done alraedy. Almost there,and yes about the finnish its a lot to discus about it flat or not. Mostly with planes a go voor satin but it all depends on the builder iff you are happy thats the most important. Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 7 hours ago, mark31 said: outstanding work you have done alraedy. Almost there,and yes about the finnish its a lot to discus about it flat or not. Mostly with planes a go voor satin but it all depends on the builder iff you are happy thats the most important. Mark Thank you Mark. Completely agree with you. I will stop the discussion about the final finish now as it really belongs to the gusto of the builder and I don’t want to nerve all the others here with the discussion of all the pros and cons. Back to the bench and doing the final steps now is more important. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Thank you for your feedback Gus! We have a similar opinion. During my time in the GAF I had the opportunity to fly in an Alpha-Jet. Take a look at the camouflage: Completely flat finish. But you are right: Everyone has to decide by himself and to his own gusto… BTW: what about your Cheetah? Great picture Kai. Progress has been slow on the Cheetah due to holidays and my father being taken into hospital. I'll post once I have anything worth showing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Some detail work done tonight: Unmasked the canopy (without surprise under the tape) and added the mirrors, the canopy closing handle and the canopy breaking knife: On the real thing… And on the model. I also started to repaint the black cockpit rail and have to repair some small mistakes which came up when I unmasked the cockpit: not a big deal but I have to repaint the green. The bang seat is just test Tomorrow I will do the repainting and then come back to final parts to be glued to the model. Coming closer to the finish line now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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