Tworrs 1/72 Lancaster B.III

[Tworrs]

Coming on nicely Gary.

Thanks Steve, getting closer to the painting stage now, when hopefully she will start looking the part.
Garry

 

[Tworrs]

I have started splashing some colour on now, and she is looking a little less bare
This is my first attempt at brush painting a model, and to be honest I think I prefer the airbrush. While the masking is a bit of a faff the finish is better, oh well at least I tried it out, and now know the different end results.
Next model will be back to airbrushing.
Still a way to go, but it is progress.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I dont brush paint, I think Ron is the man for the best advice. That said on these old war birds sometimes the imbalance in color can be to you advantage. Looking ahead by the time you add decals some panel lines and exhaust smoke and generally grub up the wing you may find you end up with a good effect so my advice is battle on with it. You may be pleasantly surprised with the end result.

 

[Tworrs]

I dont brush paint, I think Ron is the man for the best advice. That said on these old war birds sometimes the imbalance in color can be to you advantage. Looking ahead by the time you add decals some panel lines and exhaust smoke and generally grub up the wing you may find you end up with a good effect so my advice is battle on with it. You may be pleasantly surprised with the end result.

You are right Steve, it will improve with age, just like I did
As far as I'm concerned, once I have finished she will look fine, I am pleased that I did this one with a hairy stick though, it was a good learning experience.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

You are right Steve, it will improve with age, just like I did
As far as I'm concerned, once I have finished she will look fine, I am pleased that I did this one with a hairy stick though, it was a good learning experience.

Look at this bad boy Garry. So much weathering for you to play with. Have fun.

 

[Tworrs]

Sprayed gloss varnish on so that I can attach the decals.
It's amazing what the camera picks up that my sad old eyes don't, so it looks like some touch ups are called for.
Though it also depends on how "used" I make it, weathering covers a multitude of sins, doesn't it, as Steve noted above
Garry

 

[Jim R]

Looks good to me Garry. Your brush painting is fine. In reality I'm sure these planes didn't have a neat and tidy finish. By the time you have weathering and decals it will be spot on.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Sprayed gloss varnish on so that I can attach the decals.
It's amazing what the camera picks up that my sad old eyes don't, so it looks like some touch ups are called for.
Though it also depends on how "used" I make it, weathering covers a multitude of sins, doesn't it, as Steve noted above
Garry

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Really coming on Garry. Not sure if I mentioned it before but pastels are a great, cheap and easy way to apply some exhaust stains and leaading edge grime. Shout up if you need any help on how to apply pastels.

 

[Tworrs]

Looks good to me Garry. Your brush painting is fine. In reality I'm sure these planes didn't have a neat and tidy finish. By the time you have weathering and decals it will be spot on.

Thanks Jim, I'm sure you're right.

Really coming on Garry. Not sure if I mentioned it before but pastels are a great, cheap and easy way to apply some exhaust stains and leaading edge grime. Shout up if you need any help on how to apply pastels.

Thanks Steve, my go to for grubbying models up is oil paints (I have lots), but thanks for the offer.

Cheers
Garry

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very nice Garry, that's bit a bad bit of brush work at all. It'll look great with the decals added (always my favourite part of the build).

 

[Tworrs]

Very nice Garry, that's bit a bad bit of brush work at all. It'll look great with the decals added (always my favourite part of the build).

Thank you Arnold.

 

[Tworrs]

After a busy few days, I have attached the decals, matt varnished and applied weathering, which to my eye is about right for the aircraft.
Being that this is only my second aeroplane build, the result is acceptable to me
So I will be calling this one done.
Thanks for following my build, and for the kind encouragement along the way.
Garry

 

[Tworrs]

Oops, I must thank @boatman for spotting that I had forgotten to add on the propeller spinners. He very kindly sent me a PM to ask about them.
If I missed anything else please let me know
Thanks Chris much appreciated, you're a gentleman.

 

[Stefee]

Not having built an aircraft myself that looks absolutely brilliantly built to me. As your second wingy thingy build you should be very proud. I especially love the exhaust residue over the upper wings.

 

[Jim R]

Being that this is only my second aeroplane build, the result is acceptable to me

That is more than acceptable Garry. A very well presented model of an iconic plane. You should be proud of what you've achieved.

 

[boatman]

Oops, I must thank @boatman for spotting that I had forgotten to add on the propeller spinners. He very kindly sent me a PM to ask about them.
If I missed anything else please let me know
Thanks Chris much appreciated, you're a gentleman.

NO Probs Garry thats the good thing abut this good forum people always try to help you as ive had the guys help as well an yes gettin old ani't no fun as i have missed bits off my models also its easy done but this is a brilliant model all the same very well done sir
chrisb

 

[Andy T]

Well I think that looks great Garry. If that's only your second airplane, I can't wait to see more.

 

[Mark1]

A nice result

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great result Garry. I am glad you perseveared with this one. I think the paint job worked out well and you have a good representation of what the aircraft would have looked like in its day. I would like to see another photo with the spinners attached if possible.

 

[Tworrs]

Not having built an aircraft myself that looks absolutely brilliantly built to me. As your second wingy thingy build you should be very proud. I especially love the exhaust residue over the upper wings.

Thank you Stefan

That is more than acceptable Garry. A very well presented model of an iconic plane. You should be proud of what you've achieved.

Very kind of you to say Jim

NO Probs Garry thats the good thing abut this good forum people always try to help you as ive had the guys help as well an yes gettin old ani't no fun as i have missed bits off my models also its easy done but this is a brilliant model all the same very well done sir
chrisb

It is indeed Chris, thank you.

Well I think that looks great Garry. If that's only your second airplane, I can't wait to see more.

Thanks Andy, next up is the racing GB

A nice result

Thank you Mark.

Great result Garry. I am glad you perseveared with this one. I think the paint job worked out well and you have a good representation of what the aircraft would have looked like in its day. I would like to see another photo with the spinners attached if possible.

Thanks Steve, I will get those spinners sorted tomorrow, and then I'll post another pic.