nice flock of grummans gary!
nice flock of grummans gary!
Wildcat V of 846 NAS.
Decals are a mix of miscmini roundels and letters cut from various spares from 1/72 kits from my youth!
F4F-4 Wildcat, Capt Joe Bauer (Medal of Honor winner), ‘Black 8,’ VMF-212, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p21 Medal of Honor Volume 3, Marine Aviators of WW2, Aeronaut Books
miscmini and homemade decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
AK Interactive Blue-Grey
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
AK Interactive Insignia White
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
F4F-4 Wildcat, 2Lt Jefferson DeBlanc (Medal of Honor winner), ‘Black 29,’ VMF-212, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p65 Medal of Honor Volume 3, Marine Aviators of WW2, Aeronaut Books
miscmini and homemade decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
AK Interactive Blue-Grey
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
Wow, great Wildcats Chris. Can't wait to see them at Origins.
They are the bee's knees.
Those are awesome, Chris.
Maybe I should bring my Merit models with me next month for you to show me how it's done ....
Thanks, guys, more are in progress.
Sure, Pete, I'm your Huck Finn.
I got a bit better on the Flory Wash which helped a lot. If you've seen any of the videos in using it they make it seem like you just slather it on then rub the excess off, which probably works on larger models. On these I found if I took more time using cotton buds and (importantly) a small damp brush, and used a light touch, I could get better results more precisely cleaning around panel lines especially areas like under the stabilizers. Weirdly fun, like painting in reverse.
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Great looking birds. The wash really pops those lines.
Lovely looking Cats Chris.
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
Much appreciated Craig and Steve. Looking forward to getting them on the table.
Impressive Chris.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Really awesome Cats!
You're a MACHINE, turning out so many lovely paint jobs!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte
Oh, look who's talkingReally awesome Cats!
You're a MACHINE, turning out so many lovely paint jobs!
Thanks, Tim!
sidebar: I used the paintrack app to see that the AK Interactive Light Gull Grey was a close match with Vallejo model color Deck Tan (2.42 hex value) which I've used for years. But I laid them out on the palette and sure enough, really hard to tell the difference. Mixed them because the Deck Tan covers so well.
flory wash: I'll try to remember to do a before/after pic on the next pair.
Beautiful work, Chris Love those Wildcats
Great looking planes there Chris! Awesome!
Thanks guys, very happy with 'em.
Trying to vary the shades a tad on some future ones in order to better tell them apart on the table.
F4F-4 Wildcat, Capt Marion Carl, ‘White 2,’ VMF-223, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p49 Wildcat Aces of World War 2, Osprey
miscmini decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
2:1 mix of AK Interactive Blue-Grey and AK Interactive Deep Sea Blue
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
F4F-4 Wildcat, Capt Joe Foss (Medal of Honor winner), ‘Black 53,’ VMF-223, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p157 Medal of Honor Volume 3, Marine Aviators of WW2, Aeronaut Books
miscmini decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
I swear this 53 decal was square during most of the process but somehow ended up askew. Not sure I can tolerate this lol.
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
2:1 mix of AK Interactive Blue-Grey and AK Interactive Neutral Grey
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
Factory fresh:
After a week on the island (flory wash):
Wow! Sweet trio of Wildcats!
Great job on paint & decals!
Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!
F4F-4 Wildcat, Lt James Swett (Medal of Honor winner), ‘White 77,’ VMF-221, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p94 Medal of Honor Volume 4, Marine Aviators of WW2, Aeronaut Books and online
miscmini and homemade decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
I elected to depict Swett’s Wildcat with the brief tail art and 7-victory tally from his first combat mission of April 7, 1943.
Some info and photos here
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
2:1 mix of AK Interactive Blue-Grey and AK Interactive Light Gull Grey
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
F4F-4 Wildcat, Major John Smith (Medal of Honor winner), ‘White 16,’ VMF-221, Guadalcanal
AIM model
profile: p72 Medal of Honor Volume 4, Marine Aviators of WW2, Aeronaut Books
miscmini decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
AK Interactive Blue-Grey
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
F4F-4 Wildcat, ‘White 81,’ Guadalcanal, unknown pilot and unit
AIM model
photo: same link as above
miscmini decals
spinny Aerodrome prop
Paints
50/50 mix of AK Interactive Light Gull Grey and Vallejo model color Deck Tan (opacity)
AK Interactive Ocean Gray
Vallejo metal color Semi-Matte Aluminum
Diluted Citadel contrast Briar Queen Chill (canopy and fuselage windows)
Mission Models Worn Black Grey Tires
Flory Models clay wash Dark Dirt
A pounce of Wildcats
Masterworks.
It may have only been there for a few days Chris but you couldn't not include it.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Great job on paint & decals!Masterworks.
Thanks, all!
My thoughts exactly, Rob
wow! great work chris! i admire you level of productivity lol!
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