johnybgood18 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 (edited) Another one... As you can see, this camo has 4 colors. Their were some with only 3 colors but I prefered the differences in tone from this one and especially, the rudders were another grey that you won't see on the rest of the plane. The dark gray on the planes is actually a dark blue grey. Edited December 29, 2004 by johnybgood18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 On a final note... sorry about the mess... I'm a model builder, not a maid! Conclusion... Did I like doing this? No! Too much headache just figuring out where to put the lines... Would I do it again? Absolutely (sort of a masochist)! but with another camo... which makes me think... I have a 2nd VF-0A on the way! I wonder what they do with their old stuff??? Hummm... gotta think about this one! ;-) That's it for now folks... I'll try to spray the Future tomorrow and start decalling so it'll, hopefully, be ready to weather during next week... If the New Years Eve parties aren't too rough! Happy New Year to all of you guys! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Looks nice mate! Nice inventive camo scheme...should look great once weathered. Nice Space mMarines in teh background too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 (edited) This idea of camo came out from a website. This site is from a guy who has his own brand of paint. He has a lot of different camo. What was his website, that is an interesting camo job, I would like to see what else he has. thanks, Ryan Edited December 31, 2004 by phule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 Here it it "phule" http://www.jpsmodell.de/dc/luft_flug_e.htm Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Johnny... Phule - phonetic spelling of "fool". I got it from a Robert Aspirin book series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 (edited) --- UPDATE --- A really strange thing happened. I finished painting the kit, leave it to dry... I then sprayed a thin coat of MM Acryl gloss... put a second thin one and then disaster struck... again! The wings, when the gloss coat started to dry, had some really fine cracks, like a desert! :-( the fynny thing is that it only happened on one color, the only one that was glossy "out of the bottle"! For you info, I used on ly Gunze colors for the camo. What a bad day it was! I left it there for a week... just looking at it in desparation! I then proceded to sand it (when I was sure that the gloss coats were dry!) with 1500 wet-and-dry sandpaper, then re-sprayed the color on the worst areas (the wings). Re-sanded again, re-sprayed... did that a few times until I had enough! My patience has worn out! It'll stay like this! If you look closely, you'll see it but from a normal viewing distance, it doesn't really show. Also, it's under the wings, so it ain't that bad. On a ore positive note, today, I sprayed a thin coat of "Future" to prepare the surface for decalling. Tomorrow, I'll spray another one and on wednesday, it'll be time for me to start packing... and if I have time, I'll for sure start decalling it. I doubt I'll have the time as I'm moving on saturday so I'll need to get everything ready by friday! Well... it's turning out OK so far (crossing fingers)! I really hope that nothing bad happen again... 2nd kit I built... problems again, different one tho, but still... not really good! Well, take care all and I wish you all a Happy New Year! Edited January 8, 2005 by johnybgood18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 I love Ferris camo, especialy when it's not me doing the masking. All the schemes on that site are real, it's heavily referenced for modelers. (Though his F-14 low-vis is off, that's a "unique variation" not the standard that 90% of squadrons use) Anyways---what/how do you thin Gunze to spray? Nobody agrees, I always like to see what everybody does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 the cracks were from the "glossy" paint underneath not being as hard as the flat areas and the overcoat you sprayed on contracted as it dried. the glossy part flexed and split causing the cracks you saw. the overcoat dried too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 Yup... that's exactly what I think... I should have waited a bit more before spraying a gloss coat! Oh well... we all learn from our mistakes! I thin my Gunze with either rubbing alcool or water! It depends on my mood. GS takes both really well. More pics soon... I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) I have a quick question...how do you thin Gunza Sangyo Mr surfacer 1000? Can I use normal thinner? If so, what's the composition? Thanks in advance aaajin Edited January 10, 2005 by aaajin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 That is a tough question... When I use Mr. Surfacer, I clean my brush with lacquer thinner. Now, lacquer thinner is very strong... it melts plastics... so I'm not too sure if you want to thin it with that and apply this to your model. You will have to experiment... I don't want to be held responsable if anything happens to your kit, so use a scrap model to test on first! I hope this help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Here are some pictures after the decals have been applied. I will let this dry for another 2 days and then, I'll spray another coat of "Future" to seal the decals and prepare the surface for the weathering. The weathering stage won't probably be before next week, as I need to pack my stuff and unpack so this might take a little while! Well... here goes, enjoy and as usual, your comments are welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 and another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 one more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 and now, the the belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 and finally, the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 hm...so how do you thin you Mr surfacer? Do you just use it without thinning it ? Thanks & hope you can explain. aaajin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 hm...so how do you thin you Mr surfacer? Do you just use it without thinning it ? Thanks & hope you can explain.aaajin You must use lacquer thinner with Mr. Surfacer. Lacquer thinner will melt plastic. However mixed with Mr. Sufacer it will not destroy anything. After all you want your primer to have nice bite on the surface. Just make sure you thin it enough, or it will be like shooting spider webs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 huh... sorry, I thought I was clear... Lacquer thinner will thin Mr. Surfacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Thanks duudeees...gonna find lacquer thinner at the U's bookstore right away...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-1 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Pretty nice work. I love the Ferris scheme, it seems to go well with the edges of the 19. Lonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I agree, the paint scheme is great on this body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Thanks guys... I also thought the Ferris scheme would look great! It does! Tomorrow is the day of the second coat of"Future"... I just hope nothing bad happens! I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hello all... it has been a long time to say the least! I moved in a new appartment... I need to move out again! But the good news is that the VF-19A is nearing completion! Not to what I would like but considering that this is my 2nd project, I'm quite pleased with the results. One other bad news is the freaking jet exhausts! I need to redo them... AGAIN! Yes, for the 3rd time! I'm getting desperate! I used Tamiya Gloss Black has a base coat and Alclad metallizer on top. After a week of drying, I sprayed the Alclad on... 2 days after... disaster struck again! Cracks started to appear on the exhaust! Well... I'm very pist off but I'll finish it, damn it! I won't let it call victory on me! I will remove all paint on these parts... re-paint them with... Alclad only! From primer to metalizer! No more Tamiya's! I don't have pictures... but I'll try to take some up for you and hopefully, get some feedbacks from you guys! Cheers, and keep modelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ido Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Sometimes acrylic paints take more then 2 weeks to dry, that's why I swiched to mr.color paints. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted June 2, 2005 Author Share Posted June 2, 2005 yeah' I'd like to switch to Mr Color too, but the problem is that I can't find a supplier in Canda other than mail order, and all the expensive shipping, customs... So until then, I'll stay with Tamiya and GunzeSangyo... but for priming, I'll use Mr Surfacer and Alclad II. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyowelb Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I read Alclad doesn't work over acrylic. If you touch even after a week of drying it'll rub off. Try using enamel. thanks, d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ido Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 yeah' I'd like to switch to Mr Color too, but the problem is that I can't find a supplier in Canda other than mail order, and all the expensive shipping, customs...So until then, I'll stay with Tamiya and GunzeSangyo... but for priming, I'll use Mr Surfacer and Alclad II. :-) Sigh, I don't get pratically nothing here in my town in italy, the hobby shops carry few things at very high prices, the only decent paint that you can get here is tamiya acrylics but they came at 1.85€(2,27$) a bottle(10ml) and often the paint inside is ruined. Never considered buyng from Rainbow ten? They can ship with airmail so the shipping costs aren't too high and its way faster then SAL, never had a problem with them. Mr.color paints are sold at 120yen a bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) Ido: Hell... I never checked the prices on their website... I should have! Thanks for the info... I have some experience with HLJ... Great customer services! Dyowelb: only 1 out of 4 is damaged! It's pretty strange since they have all been sprayed at the same time! But I know now! Never again, I swear! C ya guys... Edited June 6, 2005 by johnybgood18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Here it is, finally... my Hasegawa VF-19A with Fenris scheme! I hope you like it and comments are welcomed! :-) Edited December 28, 2005 by johnybgood18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Looks GREAT! Wow, can we see more pics other angles please?! Thanks! Btw, what scale was this model? Edited December 28, 2005 by Fortress_Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnybgood18 Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Just to recap! Was a frustrating projects... but I have gathered a lot of useful info, thanks to you all! This will keep me going for the next ones... and yes there will be more, and yes, it was a lot of fun! ;-) I think that these kits are absolutely fabulous compared to what "was"! To Ido: I'm sorry man if I was unable to focus on the weathering of the plane. I saw what you did and well, you don't need any advice! :-) Your VF-1A is amazing! To Fortress_Maximus: 1/72nd scale from Hasegawa. I'd like to thank all of you who have given me some advice, tips and shared their experiences with me, it helped me a lot! As I said, it was my second project and you guys helped me more than I could ever have hoped! A BIG thank you to all of you! :-) Chris P.S.: I will take some more pictures from different angle tomorrow. Edited December 28, 2005 by johnybgood18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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