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Augie

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6 February 2017, 21:48
Spanjaard
cockpit looking good.
6 February 2017, 21:57
Augie
Thanks Spanjaard, its a start. more to do
6 February 2017, 22:19
Melf Boyens
Excellent switch board ..micro painting with a brush that has less diameter than a human hair? Sounds like hours...and hours ..and hours?
7 February 2017, 07:13
Wilfried Bogaerts
Nice work Augie ! 🙂
7 February 2017, 07:34
Augie
Thanks Willy, quick update on with progress so far on the cockpit.
10 February 2017, 00:47
Holger Kranich
Ayayayay, thats something for Daddy!😄
10 February 2017, 07:30
Augie
Hehe 🙂 thanks holly
10 February 2017, 15:35
Holger Kranich
Pit Looks awesome so far. Will you put a Pilot in there?
10 February 2017, 15:43
Bart Goesaert
nice and busy... will you carve in some detail in the dials with a needle?
10 February 2017, 15:44
Augie
Hi Guys,

Going to be a empty seat in this one.

Bart, I'm going to try something else for the dials, will show you all one done an take it from there
10 February 2017, 18:13
Michael Hickey
Nice pit Augie.👍
11 February 2017, 00:41
Augie
Thanks Michael, now to get the tub finished lol
11 February 2017, 01:08
Bart Goesaert
looks good, dials come from kit decals?
13 February 2017, 10:31
Augie
Thanks Burt,

the dials are airscale decals. the kits decals are somewhat.. sparse.
13 February 2017, 10:51
Christian Ristits
Cool, I will watch your build!
22 February 2017, 20:46
Augie
Thanks christian 🙂 take a seat
22 February 2017, 20:47
Bill Spargo
Love the cockpit,looks great
22 February 2017, 22:56
Augie
Thanks Bill 🙂 its been an interesting one to do.
22 February 2017, 23:22
Clifford Keesler
Nice pit Aug's
23 February 2017, 17:23
Augie
Thank Clifford 🙂 slow progress on this one
23 February 2017, 18:14
Augie
Most welcome James.
30 September 2018, 19:49
Augie
Engine weathering started.. a pain but needed
30 September 2018, 20:12
Augie
AB and Exhausts done
1 October 2018, 19:04
Michael Hickey
This is coming along nicely now.👍
1 October 2018, 22:22
Augie
Thanks Michael, I got one Canopy workable so can complete this one.. the others wait on the other canopys
1 October 2018, 23:15
Michael Hickey
👍
2 October 2018, 00:09
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Augie. I bought 2 SU-27s and 2 SU-30MKs, I am chomping at the bit to build one, but I think I will have to do the MH-53 first. For future reference, if you are interested Dream Models make a beautiful Photo etch detail set for those kits. They are aviabale from Lucky Models.
2 October 2018, 13:40
Augie
Cheers clifford 🙂 hows the healing?
2 October 2018, 18:29
Clifford Keesler
Healing is going well, I am walking with just a cane. I get my Staples removed Friday, So I am well on the mend. Thanks for asking.Looking forward to seeing your build finished.
4 October 2018, 00:54
Wilfried Bogaerts
👍 Sounds good 👍
4 October 2018, 07:54
Augie
Excellent news 🙂
4 October 2018, 11:47
Clifford Keesler
Thank you both.
5 October 2018, 00:03
Donald Dickson II
Clifford, good news sir!!!

Augie, looks great! I like your work on the exhaust areas. Taking notes. 🙂
5 October 2018, 02:50
Augie
Thanks Don,

So base coat is on, anice Vellejo AV72334 Flanker light blue, goes on like a dream.. once its cooked off will give it a light buff with 5000 grit to take any bemishes and brushmarks out then move on to the grey.

I'm painting in early style scheme for reference.
7 October 2018, 19:51
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Aug's. I have started the MH-53E project, have spent the last 2 days just filling ejector pin marks. Have never seen so many in my life.
9 October 2018, 20:35
Augie
heheh yeah that ones a monster
9 October 2018, 20:54
Michael Phillips
Count me in Augie, looking great so far! And the canopy cavalry will be on the way soon... 😉
10 October 2018, 02:56
Augie
Thanks Michael, the paints nice, tho they dont go far, one bottle a coat!
10 October 2018, 16:37
Clifford Keesler
I am going to give the MRP paints a go, I hear they are very good.
11 October 2018, 01:46
Bill Spargo
Augie ,you store models under construction like I do. Great build.
11 October 2018, 11:34
Augie
Ha thanks bill, only when paint drying. Cuts down on bits sticking an hairs getting stuck
11 October 2018, 11:41
Bryn Crandell
Looking good so far. Paint work is fabulous.
11 October 2018, 18:55
Augie
Thanks Bryn, still time for me to goof it lol
11 October 2018, 18:59
Clifford Keesler
You won't, it will all be good.
12 October 2018, 00:23
Kerry COX
Augie. Image 17 looks like prepping with an airbrush. !
Is there something your not telling us. ? Mmmmmmmm?
I am most impressed with what your achieving here. 👍
12 October 2018, 00:55
Holger Kranich
I do think she is cheating with an airbrush too!😉😉
12 October 2018, 07:23
Augie
Lol cheeksy sods, this one i openly admit is airbrushed, firs one and to be frank the last i hate airvrushes an will be getting rid
12 October 2018, 07:30
Bart Goesaert
why? To be honest, I had the same issues a while back, and now, I'm getting fond of it, but it has a learning curve, but it took me a while and a lot of testing before I felt confident enough.... Ok preparation and cleaning takes longer than the actual airbrushing, but in the end... It's a golden tool... even when only used to apply the base colors... Brushpainting is still done by me, but mainly details, wheels, etc...
12 October 2018, 07:56
Augie
Its far more labour intensive for ne, cleaning it etc. Yeah its good for base coats but just too much faf
12 October 2018, 08:20
Kerry COX
🙁
12 October 2018, 08:59
Augie
Whats up kezz?
12 October 2018, 10:49
Wim van der Luijt
cleaning takes no more than 5 minutes and a couple of rounds in my cheap ultra sonic cleaner after that....having said that not all AB's are the same in the cleaning department.....
12 October 2018, 10:57
Augie
Everyones experiance is different, they just not for me.
12 October 2018, 10:59
Augie
So busy night with the hairy stick, camo is on, needs touching up as the pain is very thin
12 October 2018, 20:53
Kerry COX
I have plenty of pop corn and beer left Augie. 👍
Take your time. 🙂
12 October 2018, 23:39
Augie
Lol thanks Kerry, i'll probably need it, the paint is ok, but brush paints a little interesting with it.
The paint scheme is interesting my next challenge is how to tone them down as every picture I have seen they almost blend into one.
12 October 2018, 23:41
Kerry COX
As with all your other paint jobs. No doubt, there will be a masterful solution you will hatch. 😉
Pastels. ? maybe. ! Mmmmmm 👍
13 October 2018, 01:41
Bart Goesaert
Do you still need to seal it with a varnish before decals? If so, you can precolor it, just add a few drops of blue to it as a first blend, then maybe some foto-filters...
13 October 2018, 05:53
Florent Thouret
let's see..... where is my seat ?
13 October 2018, 06:24
Michael Hickey
Nice going so far Augie, have you thought about using chalks.🤔
13 October 2018, 07:04
Augie
Thanks Guys, Good idea on the pastels / chalks, tinting varnish.. will have a play with one of the wrecks today an see what I can work out

Welcome Florent, I'm sure there's plenty of spare seats 🙂 Kerry will pass you a beer😉
13 October 2018, 09:04
Kerry COX
And. The pop corn is fresh too. 🙂 👍 hahahaha 🙂
13 October 2018, 12:02
Christian Bruer
Clear and sharp paintwork 👍
13 October 2018, 12:49
Augie
Thanks
13 October 2018, 14:54
Wilfried Bogaerts
👍 🙂
13 October 2018, 15:00
Donald Dickson II
I was nice and didnt point out your cheating with the AB.😉 For me, I have never been able to manage a decent finish with a brush on large areas. I used rattle cans when I was a kid, and moved up to air brushes. But you always manage to make them look good!
13 October 2018, 15:24
Augie
Thanks guys 🙂
13 October 2018, 16:00
Germen V
love it, very nice work so far, going to start mine in a few days.
13 October 2018, 18:40
Augie
Thanks Germen 🙂
13 October 2018, 19:09
Spanjaard
well, to be honest, i could not do models without the airbrush. but when you are as good as you are with the hairy stick, i can unddestand you do not want to use anything else!! 🙂
13 October 2018, 19:36
Germen V
btw what brand of paint and numbers did you use, since last weekend I was able to lay my hand on a Akan set at the Belgian IMPS national convention
13 October 2018, 19:51
Augie
lol thanks Spanjaard
13 October 2018, 21:19
Augie
Time for the decals.. Bergamot ones settle so well.
14 October 2018, 22:04
Clifford Keesler
Beatiful job so far Augie. Please tell me what colors you used, as an Su-27 will be my next project. I will try and get so pictures of progress on the MH-53 up tomorrow.
14 October 2018, 23:58
Augie
Hey clifford, will send list tomorrow for you 🙂
15 October 2018, 00:51
Clifford Keesler
Thank You.
15 October 2018, 12:50
Augie
Clifford, colours are 71.334 Flanker light blue, 71.335 Flanker light grey, 71.337 Flanker Blue, all from Vellejo
15 October 2018, 19:45
Germen V
thanks
15 October 2018, 20:01
Augie
Thanks James, Sorry Germen, I didnt see your request
15 October 2018, 20:41
Germen V
no problem, read the response.
15 October 2018, 20:53
Augie
And an update with some weathering, trying some green stuff to try an make it look worn
15 October 2018, 21:15
Tim Heimer
Nice looking! Good work as usual!
16 October 2018, 00:52
Augie
Thanks timothy
16 October 2018, 07:36
Augie
Further weathering, to wear the paint.. scotchbrite..
16 October 2018, 19:38
Augie
Guess what.. She's done! one complete Su-27 Circa early 80's
21 October 2018, 18:37
Tim Heimer
looks good. Another nice piece for your collection!
21 October 2018, 18:54
Daniel Klink
Wow! Clean and superb paintjob 👍
21 October 2018, 19:00
Florent Thouret
wonderfull !!!!!!
21 October 2018, 19:03
Augie
Thanks Guys 🙂 glad its liked.
21 October 2018, 19:25
Aris Grey
Goood Flanker!
21 October 2018, 20:00
Augie
Thanks Aris 🙂
21 October 2018, 20:15
Michael Hickey
She's beautiful, she turned out really well done.👍
21 October 2018, 21:26
Spanjaard
awesome Augie
21 October 2018, 22:14
Augie
Thanks Guys 🙂 i'm really pleased with her.
21 October 2018, 22:19
Donald Dickson II
You should be! Great job!
22 October 2018, 00:13
Michael Phillips
That turned out fantastic Augie! You should be very proud of 'er!!!
22 October 2018, 00:16
Augie
Thanks Don, Michael.. only 2 more and a 2 seater to go lol
22 October 2018, 00:23
Kerry COX
That's what I call...........kicking a goal big time. Sweet as ever cherrub. 🙂 🙂 👍
22 October 2018, 03:01
Bart Goesaert
Nice work on this beauty....
22 October 2018, 06:39
Wilfried Bogaerts
👍
22 October 2018, 06:56
Holger Kranich
Fast and clean build, just as we know it from you, Augie!
22 October 2018, 07:05
Augie
🙂 Thanks guys, wouldnt call this one quick, it was in the scrap pile for a year
22 October 2018, 09:02
Tim Heimer
Wow! Really? we would 've never known!
22 October 2018, 13:03
Katya Hodgson
That's amazing, it looks wonderful especially that camo. ^-^
22 October 2018, 13:18
Augie
Thanks Timothy, yeah accident with canopy caused it being in there

Thanks Katya 🙂 other than the base blue, the grey and dark blue were brush painted
22 October 2018, 14:48
Thomas Bischoff
a real beauty! 👍 👍 👍
22 October 2018, 17:38
Augie
Thanks Thomas 🙂
22 October 2018, 18:24
Christian Bruer
Excellent and stunning work 👍 👍 👍
22 October 2018, 18:54
Augie
Thanks Christian
22 October 2018, 20:15
Germen V
very nice
25 October 2018, 18:18
Augie
Thanks Germen 🙂
25 October 2018, 18:23
Clifford Keesler
Awesome SU-27 Augie, well done.
27 October 2018, 23:43
Augie
Thanks Clifford 🙂 really pleased with it
28 October 2018, 01:13
Gerald
👍 very nice
28 October 2018, 08:01
Mike Kryza
Top work, as always!!!
28 October 2018, 08:05
Augie
Thank you both 🙂
28 October 2018, 10:17
Kerry COX
This is such a great result Augie. I will not be at all surprised if you don't end up with typist's cramp from thanking all of us for our appreciation of your artistic abilities. 🙂 🙂 🙂 👍 hehehehe
28 October 2018, 14:03
Augie
Lol 🙂 thanks Kerry 🙂 dont worry I type quickly
28 October 2018, 15:44
Kerry COX
🙂 🙂 :-0 👍. X
28 October 2018, 22:00
Martien Lourens
Another great piece of work, Augie.
30 October 2018, 19:25
Clifford Keesler
That will be my next one after the MH-53E. It got a base coat of paint today, Some minor touchup's then on to Decals and weathering.
30 October 2018, 21:33
Clifford Keesler
Augie, did you use a Resin Pit?
30 October 2018, 21:34
Augie
Thanks Martin, this one seems very popular.

Clifford, the pit was a resin one which the seller had added to the kit for me. I think it was the neo one

scalemates.com/kits/243323-neomega-cocpit-su-27
30 October 2018, 21:38
Clifford Keesler
Thanks, I was looking at that one last night, think I will give it a go. I got the NeOmega resin pit for my Viggen. They also make them for my SU-30MK.
30 October 2018, 21:42
Augie
Its a really nice pit, if you wanna go to excess with out single hair brushes, airwaves do some instrument decals.
30 October 2018, 22:30
Clifford Keesler
I know LOL, I already have some.
1 November 2018, 03:24
Clifford Keesler
P,S. I ordered 2 of the pits, one for my SU-27 and one for my J-11, which is nothing but a Chinese SU-27.
1 November 2018, 03:25
Augie
Lol 🙂 they are nice, didnt have to fettle at all, just slotted in.
1 November 2018, 09:55
Clifford Keesler
Great.
1 November 2018, 14:52
Vitor Costa
You are becomming a PRO 😄 Really well done Augie.
2 November 2018, 11:25
Augie
Thanks Vitor 🙂 How the devil have you been!!
2 November 2018, 12:06
Clifford Keesler
Yea Vitor, how have you been, long time no see. @ Augie I bought another cockpit and the Acadmey SU-27 Flanker B Limited edition kit off E-Bay. I got the works for 19.00 US. Blew me away. Now I am up to my eyeballs in Russian airplanes. LOL.
3 November 2018, 16:25
Augie
Lol slippery slope Clifford, next will be some migs..
3 November 2018, 16:39
Clifford Keesler
I have 7 Migs already. LOL.
3 November 2018, 21:31
Es-haq Khosravi
Great job Augie! Your brush painting skill is awesome!
3 November 2018, 21:51
Augie
Lol see clifford, once you start😉

Es-Haq, thank you m'amigo 🙂 I'll have to see about getting some of your pre-flight tags.
4 November 2018, 00:24
Es-haq Khosravi
That would be my pleasure Augie! 🙂
4 November 2018, 10:54
Dutch
Hello Augie! I just returned from an extended "vacation" in the hinterlands. So I thought I would check-in and see what all my Mates are up to. Wow! Nice work on the Su27. Just beautiful! I hope to see it on one of the tables at an IPMS national show or other high level model show and eventually in a display case at Duxford or other museum. Just stunning work! R/ Dutch
6 November 2018, 14:12
Augie
Hey dutch 🙂 thanks tho i think you may be going too far with it being ipms or display at meseum quality lol
6 November 2018, 15:12
Dutch
Ten AAMs; I'd say she's loaded for Bear! Oops, it's a Russian jet. So maybe she's loaded for Walrus?
6 November 2018, 15:34
Augie
Yeah not sure on that either 🙂
6 November 2018, 16:00
Calvin Gifford
Exquisite job!
14 November 2018, 23:05
Augie
Thanks calvin 🙂
15 November 2018, 08:52
Holger Kranich
Ah the hairbrush strikes back! Great Augie, love the camo!
15 November 2018, 09:22
Augie
Lol thanks holly 🙂
15 November 2018, 13:35
Kerry COX
Still winning hearts Augie. ? 🙂 🙂 🙂 👍. 😉
15 November 2018, 19:19
Augie
Seems so Kerry lol 🙂
15 November 2018, 19:48
Holger Kranich
Augie stole my heart, long long time ago...😉
16 November 2018, 07:33
Wilfried Bogaerts
I still thank god every day for you to live on a small island Holly, otherwise there wouldn't be any girls left for us, poor fellow modellers, on the continent!😉
16 November 2018, 08:35
Augie
Lol oh gawd thats me blushing 🙂
16 November 2018, 09:12
Dutch
Wink, wink! Nudge, nudge! Know what I mean?
16 November 2018, 10:27
Holger Kranich
🙂 😄
16 November 2018, 10:43
Donald Dickson II
Such a trouble maker. Getting the guys all riled up.😉
16 November 2018, 15:57
Augie
Lol!!! God you guys 🙂
16 November 2018, 18:52
Kerry COX
Devils we are. To be sure. 😉
16 November 2018, 20:35
Augie
Yup that you all is😉
16 November 2018, 21:26
Clifford Keesler
What can we say guys will be guys.
16 November 2018, 21:40
Augie
Lol fair one
16 November 2018, 21:41
Clifford Keesler
Just remember you are a special lady.
16 November 2018, 21:45
Augie
You'll get me blushing again lol 🙂 but thanks buddy
16 November 2018, 21:59
Clifford Keesler
You are most welcome.
16 November 2018, 22:00
Donald Dickson II
Oh, I am hardly warmed up here.😉 LOL
17 November 2018, 00:13
Kerry COX
Augie has been treated as a lady should from day one that I know of. Love it. 🙂 RESPECT. ! 😉
17 November 2018, 00:35
Holger Kranich
Hugs, anyone?😉
17 November 2018, 16:07
Katya Hodgson
Hugs are nice...
17 November 2018, 16:11
Augie
Lol hugs are accepted.
17 November 2018, 16:53
Kerry COX
HuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuG. 😉
19 November 2018, 20:33
Augie
hehe hugs to you too kerry
19 November 2018, 20:45
Kerry COX
Thanks my good buddy. 🙂 👍 Aaaaaah.! 😉
20 November 2018, 05:12

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