F-35 WIP
Main reference - note the different colors on RAM coating (nose and intakes) and RAM tape.
Which main color works better? The middle one isn’t as dark in the naked eye.
RAM coating color mixed with C317 C306 and SM204
Incredible fit as always
Still some fillings to do
I always dread this step… I’m too afraid of losing details from sanding, especially raised ones which cannot be fixed by simply scribing
Hope this will turn out to be a smooth and sharp edge
I stripped the paint way to many times and still couldn’t get a dustless tint on the second canopy, I guess I’ll have to live with that
I really suck at putties
Checking the seams
Nose cone check
Fine surfacer 1500 black
Under strong light
Under normal light
Too shiny?
This masking set must have been a quick money grab for Galaxy Model, the fit was very hit and miss. They probably based this on their older F-35 masks and made small adjustments but only went half way… I would advise to find better alternatives for anyone building this kit.
Also used lots of patches to cover the seams
RAM coating: grey and metallic mix, will mask them off for RAM tape (FS36231)
Sneak
Almost ready for varnishing
The masking set didn’t include these patches
Decals after some touch ups and gloss coat
I think this is one of the most magical steps, it brings the aircraft to life!
All decals on
Another gloss
Nozzle color mixed with dark yellow, burnt metal, and black
Wash with AK panel liner
Semi gloss after wash
Just a bit of weathering at the bottom
After the last layer of clear coat. I used a mix of super smooth flat and semigloss.
Still pretty metallic under bright lighting
Shading with clear black
After weathering and flat clear
Ugh
Washing
Tires are washed with white panel liner
Landing gear assembly
All doors installed!
Almost done
Comments
56 4 March 2023, 07:27
Harry
Hey John, I used Mr. Color C305 SM204 GX2 at 3:1:1. In hindsight I probably should've mixed it a little darker.
Hey John, I used Mr. Color C305 SM204 GX2 at 3:1:1. In hindsight I probably should've mixed it a little darker.
13 April 2023, 21:19
Gary Norton
I used AK Have Glass, but the instructions from Tamiya will not show it.
I used AK Have Glass, but the instructions from Tamiya will not show it.
14 April 2023, 21:28
bughunter
Models like yours make me wonder if I might like the F-35 after all. 😉 Great work 👍
Models like yours make me wonder if I might like the F-35 after all. 😉 Great work 👍
18 May 2023, 20:20
Erik Leijdens
Very beautiful work! The armament bay is terrific, as are the colours chosen!
Very beautiful work! The armament bay is terrific, as are the colours chosen!
2 June 2023, 07:03
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Building a flanker is wayyy to much work, better stick with Tamiya for my own sanity….