Hi guys,

I want to purchase the kit in the title from an online site. However, I would like to know a list of Tamiya acrylics I would need to create a BoB yellow nosed ME-109. Can anyone help me out?

Thank you!

Luke, I have this kit in 1/48 scale. The directions call for the following:

XF-62:(1 part) & XF-49:(1 part) for the dark green on top
XF-22:(1 part) & XF-49:(1 part) for the light green on top

AS-5 for the bottom

XF-3:(10 parts) + X-6:(1 part) + XF-2:(1part) for the yellow


Hope this is what you're looking for.



Hermon

Thanks Hermon.

Finally,
I notice some people spray a black onto panels and bolts before applying the base colours, is this the best way of doing it or does anyone else have a method?

You're talking about "preshading" Luke. There is also "postshading" which can be done after the paint is applied but has to be done with very thinned down paint or something clear based such as Tamiy smoke. Also when the model is complete you can add a "wash" which is basically very thin paint that is applied to the panel lines and then wiped back off. Personally I use both post and preshading. A great product for highlighting panel lines, bolts, etc. is Promodeller wash.
http://www.promodeller.com/promodellers-weathering-wash/
Since I started using this stuff I'll never mess with thinned down paints again.

Hermon

Thanks buddy, you've been a big help

I've bought some of that Promodeller Wash. I think with my 'schmitt i'll airbrush black onto the panel lines then wash it over with this. I hope it looks good!

Do you think it would look ok if I was to apply it to a few older models which have not received the preshading?

Thanks again my friend.

As long as your older models have a glossy finish you should be fine using the Promodeller wash on them. It's water based but the trick is to leave the wash ONLY where you want it, i.e. panel lines and such. I tried using it on a plane that I'd already applied a flat clear sealer and it ended up staining a few places that I didn't want stained. Again, it's water based though......so if it messes anything up, a bit of water and a few cotton buds will take care of the mess.

Hermon

Almost forgot. This should answer alot of questions.
https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net//features/160

There are plenty more great articals like this on Aeroscale. Just click "FORUMS" at the top of the page. Then go to "MOST READ-ALL TIME".

Hermon