Completed Models
Comments
2 6 February 2018, 12:30
Guy RumpThought I would start an album of my efforts at completed models. Both first ones are F6F-5 from Hasegawa and Airfix.
6 February 2018, 12:35
Guy RumpThanks Spanjaard, all have been hand brush painted. I am now experimenting with Klear etc to try and make decals look more presentable.
6 February 2018, 13:03
William RumpA nice start to your collection which I am sure will expand with the stash you hold - well done
6 February 2018, 14:30
Spanjaardyes some gloss paint before decalling will avoid silvering. then you can use some satin/matt to protect and hide the carrier film of the decals.
6 February 2018, 19:57
Mike DanielsI sometimes stick em on using varnish to hold them in place. A stiff brush helps to ram them down if the surfaces are pronounced.
7 February 2018, 00:20
Guy RumpThat's a good tip Mike, I'll definitely give it a go. Any other tips gratefully accepted!
7 February 2018, 10:03
Bart TeunisWell and sand them after each layer with a high grid 6000 or higher maken the surface really smooth so the gloss will be smooth > less change on silvering
22 May 2018, 20:53
Martin OostromWelcome Guy, you seem to like Hellcats 🙂
Where did I see that Jerry Stuka before?
If you need (advanced) tips, check out Paul Budzik's site: paulbudzik.com/tools-techniques/index.html
Most importantly, check out this one: scale-modelers-handb../modelers-creed.html
23 May 2018, 19:19
David JanuskaNice collection and photos. I'm glad someone still hand brushes🙂. But sometimes it is hard to work only with brushes I'm getting ready for airbrush attempts🙁.
26 May 2018, 17:53
Guy RumpThanks David 🙂 I think airbrushing will be something I will have to try sooner or later, especially for some of the camouflage schemes!
27 May 2018, 18:20
Martin OostromI forgot some basic sites: howtoairbrush.com/ & sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/home
Here you can find some nice beginner stuff.
27 May 2018, 18:33
Bart TeunisAnd make sure your paint is very good diluted, work in layers and with lots of patiënce
27 May 2018, 18:47
David JanuskaOne cannot stop the evolution😉, but some times it is hard to learn completely new things. You cannot learn "old dog" new things:-D
27 May 2018, 19:08
Album info
Hasegawa Hellcat F6F-5 Jul-45 USS Santee West of Okinawa 5-14 July 45
Airfix Hellcat F6F-5 1945 HMS Emperor Pacific