Thanks all for the comments.
Really appreciated!
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Thomas,
Well done. Sure hope that your next build doesn't take 5 years to finish
Over all, the finished model looks like a solid OOB, which is what your intention was. Paint, and decaling are excellent.
What I would have done is added an overall sludge wash of a darkish gray/earth using a product like Flory's Weathering Washes. Brush on. Let dry, then with a damp towel, and some Q tips you rub it off. It fills all the recesses and panel lines to add more definition to the surface details, especially between flying surfaces and tails in yellow. It would also tone down those bright colors.
Looking at your pictures, it seems that some of the major panel lines on the wings and flying surfaces have a darkening to their separation lines. Are those shadows or a pin wash. That's basically what you want to do over the entire model.
One small thing to watch for in your next build. The tires have a center seam line that should have been puttied and sanded to hide that joint line.
Joel
Thanks for the tips, I'm certain that I'll be trying out the washing technique in the future. The problem with this build has been the difference in quality, I've become more patient and perfectionistic over the years. But I'm also bothered by of the seamlines on the weels, but those were already done years ago
But I'm learning step by step.
Everything is hand painted, I'm thinking of getting an airbrush. But if it's going to take another 5 years for my next model it's not really worth the investment
Although I've already started with a new kit.
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