Revell 1/32 Bell X-1 (Glamorous Glennis)

[Peterpools]

MRP. my paint of choice and it sure does look close

 

[RalphSarc]

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!!!

[RalphSarc]

During a rare Sunday appearance the paint shop crew was kind enough to pre-shade the Bell X-1.

[Peterpools]

Ralph

Looking good. 

[BlrwestSiR]

That's coming along nicely. The Dino looks neat too.

[RalphSarc]

20 hours ago, Peterpools said:

Ralph

Looking good. 

Thanks Peter. We’ll see how the orange paint lays down!! Fingers crossed!!

[RalphSarc]

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.

[RalphSarc]

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.

[shark64]

Sure looks yellow from here but I believe it's orange.

[shark64]

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.

 

[Peterpools]

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. 

 

[RalphSarc]

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. 

[Peterpools]

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.

 

[KevinM]

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.

[RalphSarc]

Masking in preparation to spray the canopy frame black using Tamiya X-1 Black.

[RalphSarc]

Canopy frame painted with Tamiya X-1 Black.

[RalphSarc]

Final coat of Vallejo 72.708 Orange Fire!!

[RalphSarc]

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!!!

[Peterpools]

Ralph

Looking mighty good and the color now looks spot on - perfect.

[RalphSarc]

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!!

[RalphSarc]

Landing gear installed and canopy unmasked.

[RalphSarc]

Early morning decals!!

[RalphSarc]

Pedo probes installed. I wonder how long it’ll be before I knock one off, lol!!!

[RalphSarc]

Bench view!!

[RalphSarc]

Haven’t used a Flory Wash in a long time. Thought it would add a bit of detail to the X-1.