Thanks Jonathan, Joel!

The more I use this technique the more I like it so far I have used an ultra fine marker but if more definition is needed I am sure a fine marker would work. I got the first set of masks off, the second set on and the third color.

Cheers Rob.

Mask's off, and some small touch-ups.
I got the slate too dark, but will live with it.

Cheers Rob.

Rob,
A most impressive application of a 3 tone paint scheme. The panel lines really blended in quite nicely, as now they just have that shadow effect. Next step is decaling. Looking forward to seeing it in British markings.
Joel

Hi Joel!
I have at last re-painted the bird with Model Master FS15042 Dark Sea Blue.:-

Richard,
She really goods quite good.
Joel

Well, I finally finished the cockpit including the IP. As usual, my conception of what I planned, didn't turn out exactly as I thought it would.

Here's the link to the full update in my build blog:

f-15C


Joel

Thanks Joel!
I believe that your post is in the wrong thread.

Cheers Rob.

Paintwork sealed with Pronto floor polish:

Rob,
How right you are. My apologies. Just a case of rushing.
Joel

Decals added.
They are very thin, Too thin. They are very fragile. National insignias can't be applied in one piece.

Marcin,
It's the final results that count, and the decals truly look like they were painted on. Well done.
Joel

I have gone through the process of masking for the invasion stripes luckily 10mm Tamiya tape is the perfect size. I plan on doing the painting a little different than normal, I will paint the black first as the masks will have to go back on to paint the white and there are fewer black lines. The first step in painting will be a clear coat to help seal the masks and prevent bleed through then paint the black and when that is dry I will put the masks back. Then I will remove the tape for the white stripes and clear coat then white paint and I should be done.

Cheers Rob.

Got the black painted and re-masked then removed the tape for the white.

Cheers Rob.

Rob,
really nice job with all that masking, but the way you're going about it, you're masking more then necessary, and have to really be dead on with reapplying the masks over the black stripes. It's easier to 1st just mask the outside dimension of the invasion stripes, seal, a light coat of primer, then flat white. Then mask the white for the white stripes, and air brush the black stripes. You don't have to be absolutely perfect, and you're eliminating one more hard edge line that has to be dealt with.
Joel

F4F-4 ready to paint.

Looks great, Rob. Looking forward to see it emerge with invasion stripes from all the masking tape.

Thanks Joel, Jesper!

There are a couple of reason I decided to do the invasion stripes the way I did. First since the tape I'm using is the perfect size for the stripes, I found it easier to lay them out as I masked also I did not want too much paint build-up, that is also why I masked the camo the way I did. I'm really just experimenting but I like the way it's coming out.

Cheers Rob.

Oops
I was looking at the decals I am going to use and found they come with a mask that was to go on before the invasion stripes for where the serial numbers are looks like I have more masking to do and there is still the red for the cowling.

Cheers Rob.

Rob,
Well done. The invasion stripes look fantastic. I did have to laugh when you posted that you needed to use a mask before the invasion stripes were painted. Don't feel bad, I screw up like that all the time.
Joel

@ Joel, thanks!

Decals sealed:



Wash of black oil paint thinned with MIG thinner for washes

Hi everyone,
I can see on this thread some unusual kits & modeling techniques which is exactly what I like about sharing stuff online. Good work everyone!

Almost there, I can see the finish line ahead













Unfortunately the artwork decal is off register This was not perceptible while the decal was still in the sheet, but pops out easily against the blue background.
Anyway, the Cat should be completed within days.

Cheers
Pedro

As I thought, the last weeks of the campaign are often the best, and with a topic like Grumman, the best of the best.

Rocha, Warlord, Dragon164, and Lapman - so much wonderful work to look at on this page

Pedro,
Excellent decaling. Love the tail emblem. Your weathering really brings the F4F to life with that "used but not abused" operational look to it. Getting close to the finish line.
Joel

Thank you for your comments guys

Cheers
Pedro

Yes that looks Great! Pedro.

Cheers Rob.