Hawker Typhoon Eindhoven
black basecote was done about two years ago and I painted the bottom in the right colour about two weeks ago, masking was done last weekend.
First of the two camo colours done, looks a bit pale, but we'll see.
Forgot to make a picture of the masking putty, I was to exited to get it done 🙂
Pretty ok result I guess, although I did notice that at first I applied a too thick layer of paint which resulted in lines forming around the putty. In the end went over all surfaces slowly applying thin layers and the colour was unified again. However, the green layer is a bit thick, especially around the edges.
Pretty ok result I guess, although I did notice that at first I applied a too thick layer of paint which resulted in lines forming around the putty. In the end went over all surfaces slowly applying thin layers and the colour was unified again. However, the green layer is a bit thick, especially around the edges.
Even fresher then factory fresh, will start decals soon.
Started decals
Got into a fight with the decals!
Is it just me or do more people have issues with decals from airfix? Or maybe its because I use decalfix? Any tips would be welcome 🙂
Is it just me or do more people have issues with decals from airfix? Or maybe its because I use decalfix? Any tips would be welcome 🙂
Decals just won't bent.
Decided to remove them. Next time i'll spray it I guess.
Matt varnish
Masking for yellow stripes
Fair result, just some touch ups and on to the weathering 🙂
Prop time!
Did some touch ups
Gunbay hatches back on
Ready for weathering! 🙂
Started weathering with a wash.
And removing it again 😄
Tried some metal effects with a sponge. Worked out oke 🙂
Next step will be a layer of matt varnish before dirtying it all up a bit more.
Now its a bit more dirty, and since there is dark earth on the wing I guess a base will have dark earth in it 😄
An oily mess
Created a bit of damage on the prop.
All in all the first time I created damage by using a sponge and some metal paint. Worked pretty OK I on both the wings and the prop.
All in all the first time I created damage by using a sponge and some metal paint. Worked pretty OK I on both the wings and the prop.
Took off the canopy masks, little damage but easily fixable.
some oily mess from the engine 😛
And that's it for now 🙂
Comments
35 10 June 2022, 15:37
Peter de BruinCan anybody help me out on the airfix decals? I just cant seem to get them bent. I use Humbrol decalfix and this medium has worked well for me so far when doing Eduard's kits, did a swirl on a propellorhead without issues Fw 190A-3 | Album by BunnyKiller , but Airfix decals just seem to be my or Humbrols achillis heel 😛
Any tips would be welcome!
Was thinking on trying another medium, but so many options 😠
15 June 2022, 13:48
Moreno BaruffiniCiao, I don't usually build Airfix kits so I don't know...Changing the softener (I use Microscale products) could be an option!
15 June 2022, 16:26
Edward MacKenziePatience with the D-Day decals mate. I used them too have used Revell Decal Soft and it came out good i think. With weathering they look real... But i also decided to paint in future, as i did on my C-47.
Great work so far!
15 June 2022, 17:04
Peter de BruinThanks Moreno, I will make sure to order it next time around 🙂 Hopefully Modelbaukonig is still able to add it to an running order that should be sent when they get the ghost of Kyiv in.
And thanks Edward, I will try soaking them extra long. I did add decal solution like 8 times, but maybe just let it sit in it for 10 minutes (?) does a better job. I will need to airbrush the yellow wing edges though, since I scrubbed them off after they started breaking apart 😛 Btw, your Typhoon looks great!
16 June 2022, 13:11
ScottDecals can sometimes be randomly and strangely problematic for me. I have built some airfix aircraft and haven't noticed any particular decal issues myself (yet). I typically clear gloss coat (which I see you have) and let dry for a day if I can. If I see or feel that the clear gloss coat is bumpy in any way, I lightly wet sand the clear coat with 5000 grit sanding sponge. For softener I use the Micro Set and Micro Sol products as they work for me fairly well. I am careful with Micro Sol as it can mark the paint if you lay it on super heavy on the paint sometimes randomly. For D-day or invasion stripes, I usually paint them. I paint the white then use tape strips and paint the black. Thereby avoiding any unforeseen issues with decals. Decals can be very hit or miss sometimes so if I can paint instead, I usually paint the markings. I haven't purchased a circle cutter to paint roundrels but if I have a terrible experience with decal roundrels I will probably start painting them as well.
16 June 2022, 14:16
Edward MacKenzie8 Times... and no result? Change the softener. It works, but to paint is much easier and realistic.
Thanks for liking my Typhoon 🙂 The pictures are awful, need a better camera!
16 June 2022, 16:50
Peter de BruinThanks for the elaborate response Scott 🙂 I will definitely get the micro sol/set. For the rest we seem to be doing the same except for the medium we use so I hope that'll fix my issue. For the D-day spitfires The Longest Day (Eduard 2125, 1:72) I will for sure be painting the invasion stripes though 😄 (not that I really have a choice there, but even if I had... 😛)
Painting (complex)markings is next level for me though, maybe a few more kits down the road 🙂
Beautiful collection you have btw! Definitely more experienced with the airbrush 😉
22 June 2022, 11:07
Peter de BruinYeah Edward, I know right 🙁, i thought 8 would me more than enough, but the decal medium just doesn't do enough flexing to the decals. I seem to be the only one with this issue, so I hope changing the medium fixes it but it could just be me of course 😄. Also considering buying aftermarket decals for all future Airfix kits btw, since I only seem to have the issue with Airfix.
22 June 2022, 11:18
Edward MacKenzieOkay Peter, but in my opinion Airfix produce absolut great decals! Never had any problems with them. i Really recommend «Decal Soft» from Revell. I use it since i do model kits. 🙂
25 June 2022, 17:58
Peter de BruinThanks! I will try that one too 🙂
In the end managed to get them all on except for the yellow stripes, so I'm not done spaying just yet 😛
26 June 2022, 05:42
Peter de BruinGot the yellow stripes on 🙂 Needs a few touch ups though and then onto the weathering.
6 July 2022, 15:12
Andy BallLooking super, Peter. Love the gun bays....(my Tiffie's next door in Eindhoven too!)
6 July 2022, 15:53
Peter de BruinHahaha, definitely! We say it's for the kids but.... 😛
Has been my improv spray booth for almost 3 years now. The bottom has a thick layer of paint on it, might have to replace it soon. Luckily my son's birthday is next week 😇
9 October 2022, 19:18
Peter de BruinWell, the kit is finished. Learned a lot, tried a few techniques that where new to me. Maybe one day it'll get a diorama, but this will do for now. Thanks for taking a seat, hope you enjoyed it 🙂
Next up is an A10 warthog which I started 4 years ago.
18 October 2022, 17:48
Andy BallEindhoven has landed! Modelling an A-10 is a genetic extension of the Tiffie! Bravo!!
18 October 2022, 18:05
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Another WIP that I started during COVID and my first time using masking putty.
