outstanding!!! i built the exactly same one as urs. but was more simple and very few details on mine since im still learning how to do details such as chip paints weathering and so on. impressive!! Always love those Flying Tigers!!
Thanks, I seem to have a challenge with the panel highlights. I tried using an acrylic mix wash over the enamel base w/clear lacquer seal but it seems to not lift off (as advertised) with damp paper towel. I might give a charcoal pencil a try to bring out the rivets and raised panels next time.
Looking good! I mustve built that kit a dozen times over the years and had it in my hands again today at the store...put it down and grabbed a 109..only built 1 of those so far. I have that built up kit hanging directly over my head as Im typing…lol. [dto:] with the wash…practice makes perfect…[Y]
Did you try Photobucket.com ? Thats what I use and never had a problem. You have to register and its free. Your 109 is pretty good…remember to use a clear coat of some kind like Future floor polish before you decal…it`ll stop your decals from silvering.
Looks good, you’ve got the rocket pod G-6 version and I haven’t seen that in a kit before. Yeah, I haven’t built any of my 109 stash yet, thought I would hone my skills before I tackle my favorite. [;)]
Decal setting solution helps the decals conform to surface detail, like snugging down into recessed panel lines, to give it a painted-on look. Silvering is caused by decaling over matte/flat finishes…they have a rough texture that allows air/light behind the decal. You really need a clear gloss finish to get the decals to lie flat against the surface and make the carrier film kinda disappear. Try it and youll see...Testors makes a clear gloss spray. Spray a few light coats...if you put it on heavy itll run.
I didnt know they asked for your age...my 14 yr old daughter has an account. Were hijacking this thread…sorry…if you have any trouble using Photobucket PM me and I`ll try and help.
You didn’t say if it was a gloss or flat seal-coat… Needs to be clear gloss…
As for using charcoal for post-shading panel lines and rivets… The way I do it is use powdered charcoal… Rub it on a piece of sandpaper and then use a small, pointed brush to apply the powder over a clear-flat finish…
I have been sealing the base coat w/clear gloss, apply decals, then post shade w/wash (blah)/weather/chip, then finish w/flat coat. So you would seal gloss, apply decals, seal flat, then post shade w charcoal? Does the powder effect get sealed or is it just left to the “elements”? BTW, your panel hi-lights look great, thanks for the feedback.
More or less, yeah… I post-shade over flat finishes… The flat finish provides some “tooth” for the charcoal to grab onto and lends itself to the feathered edge of the shading…
Charcoal’s pretty robust over flats… Other pastels aren’t, so yeah, I leave 'em open to elements, since any fixative can drastically alter and even ruin colored pastel effects…
