Thanks guys!
- Kari
For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
https://www.facebook.com/GrundAsk-Scale ... 721218708/
Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Finally I had some "extra" hours this evening, so I could do the major paintwork
To make the work one step easier, I decided to use masks, so I printed a simple drawing of the P-51 where I then "manually" draw the camo as good as I could. Some freehand painting was done on the fuselage.
But first the underside was painted with Mister Paints ANA 602, "Light Grey" as instructed. Many thin layers with not too high pressure is the name of the game when airbrushing MRP laquers. Unfortunately, they smell rather bad, even despite the fact I have a rather good respirator mask..
And then came the camo part, Sea grey ANA603 and Olive drab ANA 613.
First in line was the Sea grey, masking / protecting the parts that would get a layer of Olive drab.
Then "inversing" the masking for the Olive drab
After this intensive painting session, it was time to remove almost all the masking
And here she is,
Very tempting to remove also the canopy mask, but I will still keep it on as there are some touchups that is needed here and there.
I am not 100% happy with the result, but I just had to come to this point. Last time I painted an airplane was... well... in September 2017, that is more than 3 years ago. A personal milestone in other words...
Let's see what next!
- Kari
To make the work one step easier, I decided to use masks, so I printed a simple drawing of the P-51 where I then "manually" draw the camo as good as I could. Some freehand painting was done on the fuselage.
But first the underside was painted with Mister Paints ANA 602, "Light Grey" as instructed. Many thin layers with not too high pressure is the name of the game when airbrushing MRP laquers. Unfortunately, they smell rather bad, even despite the fact I have a rather good respirator mask..
And then came the camo part, Sea grey ANA603 and Olive drab ANA 613.
First in line was the Sea grey, masking / protecting the parts that would get a layer of Olive drab.
Then "inversing" the masking for the Olive drab
After this intensive painting session, it was time to remove almost all the masking
And here she is,
Very tempting to remove also the canopy mask, but I will still keep it on as there are some touchups that is needed here and there.
I am not 100% happy with the result, but I just had to come to this point. Last time I painted an airplane was... well... in September 2017, that is more than 3 years ago. A personal milestone in other words...
Let's see what next!
- Kari
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
https://www.facebook.com/GrundAsk-Scale ... 721218708/
On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
https://www.facebook.com/GrundAsk-Scale ... 721218708/
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Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Very nice work on the painting! 
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Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Getting there. Let's see more colors on her. 
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Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
The paint work looks great! But which Olive Drab did you use? It’s very green in these photos. Is it the lighting perhaps?
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Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Thank you guys!
I followed the instructions of the decal set and used Mister Paints Olive Drab (ANA613)
I will take a picture in day-light to see how it looks like, but indeed, it is lighter than it should.
- Kari
It indeed looks very light (though picture taken in the painting booth with strong cold-white light).Stikpusher wrote:The paint work looks great! But which Olive Drab did you use? It’s very green in these photos. Is it the lighting perhaps?
I followed the instructions of the decal set and used Mister Paints Olive Drab (ANA613)
I will take a picture in day-light to see how it looks like, but indeed, it is lighter than it should.
- Kari
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On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
https://www.facebook.com/GrundAsk-Scale ... 721218708/
On the bench:
MiniArt 1:48 - Junkers F13 Float Plane
https://www.facebook.com/GrundAsk-Scale ... 721218708/
Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Paint looks really nice and smooth. I agree it looks a bit light but I have no reference to say either way. Looking forward to your next update.
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Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Well done Kari - it looks excellent!
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Re: For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Paint looks nice and smooth! I use paper masks too but it can be tricky to maintain a consistent distance between the mask and painting surface. If that's not consistent, you'll get some variation in the hardness/softness of the color demarcation.
John aka JKim
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