Peterpools Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 John Nice progress on the paint work - always looking mighty perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress on the paint work - always looking mighty perfect Thanks Peter. Coming along okay but still a ways to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stunning as ever, one almost down for this year……. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 54 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning as ever, one almost down for this year……. Thanks. Close but no cigar for 22. I'll put it forward for 23. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 The main part of the camo is on. I sprayed some clear gloss on the wings to get started with the Techmod decals which seem to work well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 John Looking good and as always, amazing progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 All done with the camo and decals. I almost hate to weather it! LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 That paint work is really nice John, wow! I like the hint of the salmon primer underneath. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said: That paint work is really nice John, wow! I like the hint of the salmon primer underneath. Thanks Mike. I tried not to overdo it. I'm in the process of weathering, etc. now and expect to have it done later today if all goes well. 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Done with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/18864-f4u-1-finished/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 John what did you use for the salmon primer underneath? Also what color of the bottom FS # ? Thanks Great Build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 John Awesome build and weathering. And surely, no one will ever come close to your build speed without sacrificing the quality and craftsmanship. Posted over at the Finished Forum as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: John what did you use for the salmon primer underneath? Also what color of the bottom FS # ? Thanks Great Build For salmon primer you can use some Luftwaffe RLM23 red with a bit of white added to match one of these FS colors (whichever you prefer). As for the underside color, it's Colourcoats WW2 USN Light Gray (I don't have the FS number but it's close to Light Gull Gray 36440). You are welcome, thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I think the Quinta stuff is better than the Eduard color PE but I have not seen in-person their LOOK/SPACE lines yet but the reviews I've read point to Quinta for better quality but Eduard for lower price. I did use the Quinta bits in the SU-92 I built and was very impressed with it. YOUR 'pit looks amazing! Whatever is used still has to be applied correctly and yours looks great. That fading on the engine cowling in something else. I may have to look back at Quinta for a future build. What surprises me is that they don't have a set for the 'New' Revell 1/32 P-51D. Lots for Tamiya, Airfix and Eduard esp in 1/48 scale. Hmmm.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Chris I'm squally in the Quinta camp. I've been using their cockpit 3D sets since they first came out and just love them. For the P-40 I bought both the Quinta set and the Eduard PE set and it was close, but the Quinta set had the edge and that's what I used. I also appreciate that Quinta includes a nice set of seatbelts and harnesses with their sets and they look really good and are so much easier to apply then PE harnesses. I have a few Eduard Look sets but haven't used them yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 10 hours ago, CANicoll said: I think the Quinta stuff is better than the Eduard color PE but I have not seen in-person their LOOK/SPACE lines yet but the reviews I've read point to Quinta for better quality but Eduard for lower price. I did use the Quinta bits in the SU-92 I built and was very impressed with it. YOUR 'pit looks amazing! Whatever is used still has to be applied correctly and yours looks great. That fading on the engine cowling in something else. I may have to look back at Quinta for a future build. What surprises me is that they don't have a set for the 'New' Revell 1/32 P-51D. Lots for Tamiya, Airfix and Eduard esp in 1/48 scale. Hmmm.... Thanks Chris. Quinta does a good job for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 5:31 PM, JohnB said: For salmon primer you can use some Luftwaffe RLM23 red with a bit of white added to match one of these FS colors (whichever you prefer). As for the underside color, it's Colourcoats WW2 USN Light Gray (I don't have the FS number but it's close to Light Gull Gray 36440). You are welcome, thanks. Thanks John for the information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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