Bf 109E-3 Weekend
- Scale:
- 1:48
- Status:
- Completed
- Completed:
- April 6, 2013
The first plane after many AFV (if you don't count in the Space Shuttle). Fit was very good and building was fun. After some problems airbrushing Vallejo Model Color I switched to Model Air, which worked a lot better. Sadly the multiple coats covered up some of the fine details.
Then a coat of Future, decals, more Future. Then I gave it a good coat of Mig's dark wash. After the wash had dried, I wiped the whole plane clean with a peace of an old t-shirt, which worked a lot better than hoped.
Last step was a coat of Vallejo Matt Varnish.
This Bf 109 may not be historically correct, but it was a LOT OF FUN! And maybe the future will see more planes between my AFV.
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6 April 2013, 14:37
Christian WidmerNice one ! Did you apply the MIG wash over the whole surface or only into the panel lines ?
19 April 2013, 07:25
Ingmar StöhrHi Christian, I applied the wash over the whole surface. Then I let it dry more or less completely (1h and more). The I carefully wiped the surface with a clean cloth. But I'll say you definitely need a coat of future (or something similar) under the wash. I'm sure this will not work on a matte surface.
22 April 2013, 18:20
Christian WidmerOK. Everytime that I try that, there either remains too much wash after wiping or the wash is also wiped out of the panel lines. I guess I need a little more practice.
22 April 2013, 19:55
Ingmar StöhrOn my first try I also removed the whole wash at once. The trick seems to be, to let the wash dry almost completely. Then the panel lines will keep the wash. But if you wipe to often or to hard, the you'll also remove the wash from the panel lines. It was the first time, i tried this technique... and it worked surprisingly well.
22 April 2013, 20:50
Bill GilmanIn my experience, Ingmar is right - a sludge wash will not work on a matt surface, not if you're applying the wash all over the model anyway. Future or Kleer is a good choice, but it depends somewhat on what the wash is made from. I also agree to let it dry completely, and to wipe the dried residue off by wiping perpendicular or across the panel line - don't go along the line, or you'll risk removing it completely from the panel line. Use as little pressure as possible. I've had no luck with cotton swabs or ear buds, as the stray fibers tend to find their way into the panel lines. I use a premium paper towel folded into a small (40 x 40mm) square and try to keep the entire surface of the square in contact with the surface of the model. You can use smaller squares for smaller areas.
22 April 2013, 23:47
Ingmar StöhrI used peaces of an old t-Shirt. But I'll have to take a closer look to see if I have any fibers somewhere.
23 April 2013, 05:22