Monogram EA-6B 1/48

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Monogram’s 1/48 EA-6B Prowler. I am aware of all the flaws in the kit. I did what could short of buying the correction set. I added the antennas, moved the inboard wing fences to their proper location. This is the first kit that I tried out Ammo of Mig paints using their us navy modern set. I must say I like them alot. I am hooked on the black basing tecnique, which is what I used here. Maybe I will try the kinetic kit next [:D]

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Very cool!

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Thanks mississippivol

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That is one exceptional build. You did a fantastic job on this kit!

Toshi

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Thanks Toshi !

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That looks great. Love your weathering job.[Y]

Mike

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Thanks Mike

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B1,

This Prowler turn out great! How did you do the blackbasing? Spray all black then did you use the white/light grey dots/circles? Or, just all black?

Thanks for sharing, it does look very well done!

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Thanks hogfanfs, I prime in black then do the base color dots along with some light gray dots. Then once the marble effect is done I then cover the model with very thin coats of the primary color to help blend everything together.

If you do a Google or YouTube search for doogsmodels he explains the process very well. That’s where I got It from.[Y]

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Thanks, B1!

I’ve seen the technique explained on doogsmodels website. I was curious to see how you performed it. I’m close to finishing a plane to the point I can try the technique; just trying to digest as much information from those who have used blackbasing.

Thanks again for your response. And again, your prowler is very well done!

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B One

Such a good job you made of it, excellent work. The finish looks like the paint system worked well for you, I’ll check with the online dealers to see if I can locate some to try.

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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Thanks Patrick, there are actually 3 gray tones on the model, and just like the real deal you have to get up close to it to actually see them.

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NOICE!!!

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Beautiful build, B_one!

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Very authentic looking.

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Thanks for the kind words

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yes a very nice finish

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I concur with all the above.Nice use of the technique.

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Seriously, that is one really nice bird. Did you tint the canopy? Or is it just the light reflecting that makes it look gold?

BK

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Thanks all, as far as the canopy goes I tinted it with a light coat of alclad gold and copper