Daywalker Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 The fit there is what killed my A-8 sadly. I ended up tearing it off completely and am now trying to repair the damage for a second attempt. Looks like you are on the right track with it now!
Dave J Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 Awesome! I will keep an eye on that area when I hit it.
Grant Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 I thought this might be of interest, I found this the other day and nabbed it ... Plus 3 others .. I thought they might look good mounted on a model base.
rieser Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Great pins Grant - not seen such things before. Some Tamiya XF-80 Royal Light Grey undercoat to hide the construction sins, followed by a few "RLM76" shades mixed from of Gunze's H417 RLM76, Tamiya's XF1 Flat White and XF-23 Light Blue. All cut with lacquer thinner but left to dry for 2 weeks to be safe. "RLM75" started with squiggles of XF-77 IJN Grey (Sasebo Arsenal)... ... then filled lightly with a 9:1 mix of Gunze H69 RLM75 and H49 Purple... ... and finished with a 1:3 mix of XF-77 and H69/H49. Underside insignia painted using a couple of shades of faded black based on Tamiya's XF-85 Rubber Black and XF-63 German Grey, masks from Mal Mayfield. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph. 2
Jamme Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Ralph. I really like the way you did the start of the camo, that's just amazing. What Airbrush do you use? Thank you for the answer. Cheers, Jamme
repeater Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Excellent work Ralph. I'm watching with interest.
rieser Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Jamme: I'm using an AZTEK A470 fitted with their 0.3mm tip. By current airbrush standards, it is like trying to control a fire hose! cheers repeater - hope to have some more colour on very shortly.
Matt_ Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Simply beautiful work Ralph. I too would be interested to know what setup you use and, also (if it's not a trade secret) what air pressure you're using to get such fine control... EDIT - in line with your answer above, that's pretty impressive and is a clear example of craftsman getting the most out of a tool.... Matt
Dave J Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Another Masterpiece in the works!! Can't wait to see the next update!
rieser Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Matt: not secrets. Prefer to use Tamiya acrylics and depending on the application, cut anywhere between 70 and 90% with their lacquer thinner. Pressure gauge reads about 20psi most of the time. The control really is average at best - I simply can't get smooth freehand lines without at least 2mm of overspray with the AZTEK. Have to try to hide it all under the weathering. I have played with a Tamiya HG SuperFine AB, but just can't get the hang of it. Dave: update as ordered... Similar approach. XF-74 Olive Drab (JGSDF) squiggle and XF-65 Field Grey infill... ... 4:1 mix of XF-24 Dark Grey and XF-85 Rubber Black for the "RLM75"... http://s260.photobucket.com/user/rhiese/media/Fw190%20A8R2%20Black%208/3AS_zps5ae55d14.jpg.html'> 69424.jpg.html]] [url=http://s260.photobucket.com/user/rhiese/media/Fw190%20A8R2%20Black%208/5AS_zps2737a8d7.jpg.html] ... fuselage mottle was toned down with some of the underside colour mix. Matt: the demarcation between the upper colours and the fuselage colour shows the overspray issue. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph.
Members Mikester Posted October 15, 2013 Members Posted October 15, 2013 Really impressive, Ralph. I had an Aztec way back when and never could do anything with it!
rieser Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 cheers mikestar - yes... they can be a bear! ... red outline painted using 3:1 mix of XF-7 Flat red and XF-9 Hull Red... ... exhaust area painted XF-85 Rubber Black and streaked with 1:1 XF-68 NATO Brown and XF-69 NATO Black... ... cowl painted 3:1 XF-8 Flat Blue and X-18 Semigloss Black. Rick: too blue perhaps? Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph. 4
franck Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Very nice Ralph...to work as usual!!! Cherres FRANCK.
Jamme Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Bonjour Ralph, Hello Ralph. Your camo is..... Your painting skills are fantastic. I find the cowl color is just great. Congrats, Jamme
BevanBrooks Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Hey Ralph, what are you using as reference for the RLM shades or are you just guestamating. How does the cowl look under some paint. Very nice by the way!!
Jamme Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Looking very good... Welcome to the Forum, nzdavidh. cheers, Jamme
BradG Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 I don't see anything wrong with your paint work, it looks great although I can see where you are not happy with it, but the real aircraft probably had those issues. I use the 470 as well and love it to pieces but find if it starts to give spatter overspray there are two reasons; you need to get a new nossle or the body has gunked up pretty good, not allowing the needle adjustment mechanism to function properly. If anyone is interested I can post a photo essay on how to disassemble and clean the inside body of the A470. I also presume you take apart the nossle after you use it and clean it out? If not, do that too. 1
Jamme Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Brad. Maybe an interesting new "Tips" topic to start with? Cheers, Jamme
BradG Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Brad. Maybe an interesting new "Tips" topic to start with? Cheers, Jamme Done.
rieser Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks for the comments Gents. Feedback/critisism always welcomed. Bevan: I'm not sophisticated enough to know what the colours for "Black 8" at the time of the photos would look like in scale so I'm going for "in the ball park". That said, the colour chips in Ken Merrick's books would suggest that - for factory fresh paint at least - the shades could be quite a lot darker. Will see what the model colours look like after some weathering. I try not to look at the cowl! Will take some pics once the area's be disguised with some weathering. Brad: yes, I agree - and I do the tip cleaning. I use a new tip for each new model. Makes for a very expensive airbrush over time. Will be keen to read your photo essay as the trigger action has got somewhat doughy - feels like it may well be gunked-up inside.
BradG Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Brad: yes, I agree - and I do the tip cleaning. I use a new tip for each new model. Makes for a very expensive airbrush over time. Will be keen to read your photo essay as the trigger action has got somewhat doughy - feels like it may well be gunked-up inside. Tutorial posted. You don't need a new tip for every model. I've been using the tip I have currently for over 5 years. They will wear out eventually, but if you are popping the spring and needle out the back of it and cleaning it each time you use it, they should last ages. I fill the tip with thinner and leave it for 5 minutes, then run a pipe cleaner up the end and all the crap goes flying out the nozzle.
rieser Posted October 16, 2013 Author Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks for the tutorial Brad - always something new to learn. Masks by Mal Mayfield from Miracle paint Masks in the UK and some masking tape on the way to the landfill... ... mask centres weeded out. Wanted to try adding some variation to the black markings, similar to that seen in the reference pic... ... Hakenkreus in 1:1 XF-85 and XF-24; Balkenkreuz in XF-24; and "8" in 1:1 XF-1 and XF85... ...mask centres back in; other bits out... ... tried for solid white on the "8", and a mottled white on the Hackenkreuz... ... something odd about the "8"... ... no... the "8" 's fine... ... can be difficult reading the colour/density in such small areas - could have varied the Hackenkreus colours a tad more... ... the XF-80 Royal Light Grey for the dotted lines worked a little better. Suggestions/critisism always welcomed. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph. 4
Jamme Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Really like your painting, Ralph. Cheers, Jamme
BradG Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Looks fantastic. The only suggestion I have is to fill and sand smooth the wing to fuselage joint that runs through the cannon access hatch at the wing root.
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