Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drifter Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 That looks really good. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thank you Drifter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Your Tony is looking really good (so does the Ki 84) Keep the tempo mate, you’re nearly there ! Hubert 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, HubertB said: Your Tony is looking really good (so does the Ki 84) Keep the tempo mate, you’re nearly there ! Hubert Thanks Hubert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 The day is wet and I hope it reaches the fires. Last night I sat and had loads of fun blending pastels and seeing how far I can go. I have been mixing pastels in all kinds of ways using the colour guide. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Last night I spent 4 hours carefully studying photos of Franks and Tonys. I copied directly from photos. Not from one aircraft but from a collection. Every bit is actual weathering. All weathering is by pastels and Prisma and AK pencils. I prefer the Prisma due to being strong. I love AKs but they break, I can no longer use the smoke pencil. I have to lighten the gun smoke. You can see how it is way too dark. This is an experiment. Trying not to use an airbrshush. (It is interesting to learn how people think about their models. For example, I was talking to a modeller in a store. He told me he doesn't like weathering because he will buy the model once and doesn't want the danger of ruining it. Fair enough. Me, I don't care.) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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harv Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Wow Dale, both are very good ! You are much better than you think you are. You nailed it......harv .. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks Harv. We Aussies are a little self deprecating towards ourselves. It is our culture. This differs from America which lacks this. In general Americans are positive towards themselve. And very hard working. Where as me, an Aussie would rather watch the cricket. Oh and drink beer while watching the cricket. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 15 hours ago, harv said: Wow Dale, both are very good ! You are much better than you think you are. You nailed it......harv .. I absolutely agree 100% , this is coming along wonderfully, I can see I really need to step out of MY comfort zone, I really like whats going on here.... and Harv is right, you are way better than you think.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Dale, those look fantastic! The paint finish on both is very sharp, weathering is extremely well done. Just the right amount for my taste. Tim 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Both looking suitably grubby Dale! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 The Frank is ready for the final blend this evening. While it looks rather stark now, I will attempt to bring it all together later on. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 That really does look VERY good Dale. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks mate. Saturday night here. Sunday will first be spent finding Ki-84's propellor. It must be somewhere....?? Then the rest of the day modelling!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I spent a littlle time working on the weathering this evening. I have been working with pastels and chalk dust over my bench. Must tidy in the morning. I am really enjoying these builds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I can see why you enjoy this... the blending is coming along really smoothly, Mate...... how or what did you do to tone down the 'roundels' ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Looking great! I never stop to think, but back in WW2, Aussies were under real threat from Japanese. I imagine if some old timers might see your aircraft, they might go sound the air raid siren! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks guys. Yes indeed Australia was in incredible danger. The sinking of HMS Repulse and Prince of Wales came as a huge shock and blow. Darwin was bombed 67 times. You may enjoy the book, 44 days. There is a documentary on YouTube called 44 days. You should watch it. One small RAAF squadron flying P-40s held off the Japanese for 44 days until allied forces came to help. I will fond the link and post it after I have a shower. Sunday morning here and I plan to model all day. I have food and supplies. Modelling ALL day. How cool is that! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Last night's weathering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Wrong button! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I don't know much about Japanese fighters , but that weathering is right in my alley. Well done Dale ! Cheers Martin 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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