F-51D Mustang

 

Mild soap wash to get rid of any oil from the mold so the primer can hold better. 

 

 

Big gap to fill ... 

Sanding with Squadron stick. 

A miniature drill comes in handy. 

 

 

 

 

 

More gaps to fill ... 

 

First time with airbrush to apply the primer... Need to get the mixture right (ratio between paint and thinner). 

Example of splatters when paint is too thick. 

Rattle cans are easy to use. Here Tamiya AS-12 Bare-metal silver. 

 

 

Before I knew you had to spray a glossy coat before you apply decals ... 

I learned about products like Microsol and Microset. 

 

I didn't dare to try wash or weathering, seems not so easy to me.