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Post by mrversatile on Jan 3, 2022 8:06:45 GMT -7
HI all, been absent for a bit but have been plugging away at this project. It is the 1/48 scale Great Wall Hobby F-15C. I will be doing this in the two tone camo of the Massachusetts ANG. I am adding the terrific 3d printed decals by Quinta for the cockpit details (these things are super easy to work with and look better than anything else I have used), and exhaust cans by ResKit.(the cans on these have some intricate detail and look way better than the kit's) Well below are the opening pics of the aforementioned as well as the finished cockpit and forward fuselage section. (Notice the effect of the Quinta decals) |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 3, 2022 10:11:06 GMT -7
Never heard of the brand before but thats no surprise. Looks like there a lot of detail on the kit so your extras should really add to the realism
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Post by mrversatile on Jan 16, 2022 10:47:30 GMT -7
I am making some good progress on this. I completed the painting process on the Eagle. First was prepping by sanding seams and repairing panel lines that were obscured by same. Next was the primer coat and correcting the repairs I overlooked. Then the preshading of the panel lines and shadows on the warbird. This was followed up with the base color of Aggressor Gray by initially painting the centers of the panels and then lightly overcoating and surgically covering up the preshade to allow some to show through. Finally, my own mix of the "Mod Eagle" dark gray/blue camo was applied after using post it tack to get a harder demarcation line. The following pics depict these steps. I have since hand brushed future floor polish on all painted surfaces in preparation for decaling and panel wash weathering.
I forgot to mention that I had also already painted the bare metal surfaces on the engine nacelles then masked. Unfortunately I didn't photograph these, but they will be seen in later photos.
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Post by mrversatile on Mar 16, 2022 20:47:03 GMT -7
I am calling this done. Was an overall good kit with the exception of the crappy, thick, none-adhesive decals. I persevered nonetheless. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 27, 2022 5:03:12 GMT -7
I am calling this done. Was an overall good kit with the exception of the crappy, thick, none-adhesive decals. I persevered nonetheless. I can't believe that this never had a reply Gil!!! You got any more completed photo shots of this one as I'd really like to see 'em. That paint and weathering really stand out, I'll tell ya that ol' buddy. If you've got more of this beauty post 'em up!!! |
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Post by transammike on Nov 30, 2022 19:40:24 GMT -7
Very nice, especially the cocpit detail  |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 1, 2022 1:44:09 GMT -7
WOW !! There is a lot of great work in that paint job mate.... awesome result and very impressive !!
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 1, 2022 5:21:45 GMT -7
WOW !! There is a lot of great work in that paint job mate.... awesome result and very impressive !! Ol' Gil definitely knows his way around aircraft building. |
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