Peterpools Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 MRP. my paint of choice and it sure does look close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 On 1/29/2024 at 12:02 AM, shark64 said: Would the 3 color mixed together give you International Orange.? No but the orange is pretty close according to museum photos but in do like that international orange shade!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 During a rare Sunday appearance the paint shop crew was kind enough to pre-shade the Bell X-1. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Ralph Looking good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 That's coming along nicely. The Dino looks neat too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 20 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ralph Looking good. Thanks Peter. We’ll see how the orange paint lays down!! Fingers crossed!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 19 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: That's coming along nicely. The Dino looks neat too. Thanks so much. I’ve enjoyed build the kit for the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 50/50 mix of distilled water and Vallejo Orange Fire thinly applied seems to be working well. My I-Phone is seeing a more yellow color but I assure you it’s definitely orange and honestly more true to the original color that my first build ten years ago. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Sure looks yellow from here but I believe it's orange. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Just now, shark64 said: Sure looks yellow from here but I believe it's orange. A primer coat of white would have helped make your orange brighter. this is a great subject, I wish we would see more builds of this plane in modeling forums. have been watching your great work on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Ralph Looks a very rusty yellow here as well. Looking at the Tamiya paint bottle covers, they seem to be the right colors, so the white balance isn't the issue. Just thinking the Model Air might have been too thin and the black/gray primer is cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ralph Looks a very rusty yellow here as well. Looking at the Tamiya paint bottle covers, they seem to be the right colors, so the white balance isn't the issue. Just thinking the Model Air might have been too thin and the black/gray primer is cause. Peter it’s definitely orange in real life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Ralph Got ya. Just was trying to figure out why is doesn't photograph that way, which isn't important at all. All that counts is how it's looks in the flesh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/1/2024 at 1:43 PM, RalphSarc said: 50/50 mix of distilled water and Vallejo Orange Fire thinly applied seems to be working well. My I-Phone is seeing a more yellow color but I assure you it’s definitely orange and honestly more true to the original color that my first build ten years ago. Looks orange to me Ralph. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Masking in preparation to spray the canopy frame black using Tamiya X-1 Black. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Canopy frame painted with Tamiya X-1 Black. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Final coat of Vallejo 72.708 Orange Fire!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Now that painting is complete and I’m ready for final assembly of the small bits including the landing gear and the decals it’s time for a coat of Pledge/Klear to seal the deal!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Ralph Looking mighty good and the color now looks spot on - perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 On 4/2/2024 at 6:30 AM, Peterpools said: Ralph Looking mighty good and the color now looks spot on - perfect. Thanks Peter. I’m very please that the color now looks correct!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Landing gear installed and canopy unmasked. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Early morning decals!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Pedo probes installed. I wonder how long it’ll be before I knock one off, lol!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Bench view!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Haven’t used a Flory Wash in a long time. Thought it would add a bit of detail to the X-1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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