Mark, I used scotch tape and cut it to the desired shape then used my trusty Paasche H to paint it. I prefer to use paper mask held up a fraction from the model to get a slight feather between colours but didn’t for these for something different.
I finally got started on mine. I painted the gear wells, gear doors, weapons bay, weapons bay doors, inside the speed brakes and missile launchers zinc chromate green last night. Today I will paint the landing gear silver and start on the cockpit. I’ll post pictures when I get more completed.
Got my Cockpit done.
This is the cockpit for my RAAF Mirage III/O
Can’t wait to get cracking with the rest of it now.
I have managed a bit of progress with the two Spitfire Mk VII’s. The ICM stencil data decals are rubbish but I don’t have sufficient of any other kits to replace them. The two aircraft are the same codes but are in fact different tail numbers (plus father-in-laws name is Doug).
Hi all
After a couple of attempts at free handing my cammo, and numerous visits to the sink with some windex, I’ve decided to give Harv’s blu tac method of masking a shot.
Last night I got the grey painted on my mirage and started masking out the green with blue tac.
I can’t wait to get home and give it a go.
I’ll post some pics as soon as I’ve got some.
How is everyone else going with theirs?
I’m looking to start my F102 in about 3 weeks. Should be fun. My daughter is going to work on her F101 at the same time so I can teach her how to use the airbrush etc. since our color schemes will be very similar.
progress has halted b/c of school/marching band
Finally got a paint finish I’m happy with!
After several attempts at free handing it and several different colour shades I’m now happy with the result.
I ended up painting the whole a/c grey and then masking the pattern with blue tac as you can see. (Thanks Harvs)
I don’t know if it was the blue tac ‘bleaching’ the paint under where it was applied, as I left it on for 3 days, or if it was just overspray but I ended up with a very obvious lighter colour where the bt was.
I ended up going over the boundary areas again free hand and thought I’d have a shot at ‘post shading’.
I’ve never done anything like this before and am happy with the weathered look.
This is one of the two Mk VII Spitfires i’m building for this GB. It is 99% finished, the exhausts are yet to be glued on and the exhaust stain down the side of the fueslage also require to be done. I class this and the other two ICM Spitfires as 1 foot models, they look better at 1 ft than close up.
Nice work Mark and Dave! [8D] [tup] [tup]
Thanks espins.
Dave.
The spitfire looks pretty good to me. I know a photo can tell a thousand lies but i’d be happy with that spit on my shelf.
Mark
Hi everyone,
I’ve made a bit of progress on the mirage since my last post.
It’s now sitting on it’s landing gear with canopy on and is just waiting on it’s future coat so that I can apply decals and then an oil wash and some weathering.
The tanks are painted and await fitting and the missiles are awaiting their turn under the airbrush.
I hope to have this baby wraped up by the end of the week as I start a new job next week and don’t know how much spare time I’ll have.
Hey guys, I’m really sorry but I’m going to have to drop out of this GB. I have waaaaay too much going on and it’s not fair to everyone else that I keep sliding in on or after the finish line. Also, I’m just really not in the mood to do the F-102 now or in the near future. Good luck with the rest of this build and I look forward to seeing everyone’s projects.
Scott,
I’m sorry to hear that.
I know how hard it can be to fit all the models in to our spare time.
Sometimes it feels a little too much like hard work and not the relaxing way to pas time that I enjoy.
Hope all the other builds go well and that the F-102 doesn’t become a forgotten model in the stash.
Good luck
Mark
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it. You totally understand my friend. [:)]
I had a catasrophy today and my F-104 is TOTALED nrrdless to say BIG HEAVY box + plastic model = PLASTIC PANCAKE (sort of) so I’m switching to a RG Mig 31 Foxhound I have in the stash Ok? TTFN
I haven’t had much time lately… law school is a demanding mistress. But I still plan on finishing my Sabre Dawg during winter break. I got a little building in last weekend… decided since it was 90% finished a year ago I will complete my F-106, warts and all. So now it’s all but decals. My props to anyone who can make that kit look good. But I started that forever ago so it doesn’t count for this GB. Looking forward to seeing that MiG 31… the last pure interceptor. Nice work everyone.
Sorry to hear about the F-104. Unfortunately, a big project from college has sort of spilled over into and taken over my modelling workspace. If I can clear it off, I hope to get some work done this week. Right now, though, I’ve got a F4U-4 Corsair that’s 90% done which has been sitting on the shelf for half a year (it’s occured to me that I’m a very slow builder), and I’ve decided finishing that is my first priority.
Okay, I’ve actually started the F-106 in earnest. I have the cockpit halfway done and hope to have some pictures to share by saturday.
By the way, that Mirage looks great.
Hey guys…
wondering if its too late to join in the fun.
I have a Revell F-106 that I’d like to build up. (hope you dont have too many 106’s alrady)