1/72 Airfix Bf110E-2 North Africa

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You can do that faded look quite easily using a “panel fade” technique with your airbrush and colors like “dust” or very thinned “buff”. Flat paints of course. After the decals and washes are applied.
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I'm impressed, John. Especially for the small scale you pulled off a great finish!
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Stikpusher wrote:You can do that faded look quite easily using a “panel fade” technique with your airbrush and colors like “dust” or very thinned “buff”. Flat paints of course. After the decals and washes are applied.
I just may try this
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Awesome! I love the Desert Schemes!
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Very nice!!
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Beautiful job Johnny! Way to go!
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Oh yes,very nice.Always loved the look of the 110
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