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What the boss is doing

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Brian da Basher

#15
July 10, 2008, 04:25:41 PM
Quote from: B777LR on July 10, 2008, 01:40:34 PM
What is it with Nev and his ability to do up these insanely beautiful Japanese schemes?

My guess is he eats a lot of sushi.

Brian da Basher

nev

#16
July 11, 2008, 12:28:57 AM
Quote from: B777LR on July 10, 2008, 01:40:34 PM
What is it with Nev and his ability to do up these insanely beautiful Japanese schemes?

I just copy what they come up with  :wub:

QuoteMy guess is he eats a lot of sushi.

Never ever tried it  :mellow:  Its more like I've spent hours trawling Japanese language websites for the thousands of pics stored on my hard drive ;)

As for the kit itself, dangly bits done, wash done.  Still needs a couple of touch ups and a flat coat - gunna be busy Sunday night, I'm off to Fairford now!  :cheers:
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Weaver

#17
July 11, 2008, 01:11:31 AM
Very slick and credible-looking - nice one!  :thumbsup:
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Mike Wren

#18
July 11, 2008, 05:32:44 AM
nice work Nev  ;D

nev

#19
July 13, 2008, 10:06:37 AM
Back from "RIAT"  :angry:

Just needs matt finish and canopies doing



Between almost-true and completely-crazy, there is a rainbow of nice shades - Tophe


Sales of Airfix kits plummeted in the 1980s, and GCSEs had to be made easier as a result - James May

nev

#20
July 14, 2008, 01:18:13 AM
OK, all done.  Insert generic What If backstory.

Mirage 2000 BJ (fnaar-fnaar) of 301 Hikotai, JASDF.











Between almost-true and completely-crazy, there is a rainbow of nice shades - Tophe


Sales of Airfix kits plummeted in the 1980s, and GCSEs had to be made easier as a result - James May

Mossie

#21
July 14, 2008, 05:02:47 AM
Looks great Nev!  You haven't done a JASDF build that looks anything less than right.  Keep em coming mate!
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Ed S

#22
July 14, 2008, 05:04:16 AM
Nice Mirage, Nev.  Simple and effective.  Very real looking.

Ed
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John Howling Mouse

#23
July 14, 2008, 09:23:30 AM
Good enough to make the front cover of "Hobby Japan" Nev.   :wub:
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jcf

#24
July 14, 2008, 09:31:35 AM
Banzai!!

Looks great Nev.

Jon

Captain Canada

#25
July 14, 2008, 12:38:15 PM
I think Nev's turning Japanese I think Nev's turning Japanese I really think so.....

What a beauty ! With that black nose, that colour and the meatballs....perfect !

:wub:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

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Brian da Basher

#26
July 14, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
Absolutely killer, Nev! I really like your work on the burner can. What's your secret? Metal powders over a black/gunmetal base?
:thumbsup:
Brian da Basher

Gary F

#27
July 14, 2008, 03:08:03 PM
That looks really nice, Nev.  Saw the finished item in the Profile GB area and tracked it down here.  Very nice.

Gary F

nev

#28
July 15, 2008, 12:38:17 AM
Quote from: Brian da Basher on July 14, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
Absolutely killer, Nev! I really like your work on the burner can. What's your secret? Metal powders over a black/gunmetal base?
:thumbsup:
Brian da Basher

Thanks Bryan.  I normally use Tamiya gunmetal, but for this I used Citadel Miniatures "Boltgun Metal" which is a similar colour.  Then I just give it a black wash to highlight the detail.  Very simple, but clearly effective (I actually get a lot of questions about how I've done my jetpipes so I must be doing something right!)

I didn't for this one, but I also sometimes give them a light drybrush with an aluminium and/or bronze colour.
Between almost-true and completely-crazy, there is a rainbow of nice shades - Tophe


Sales of Airfix kits plummeted in the 1980s, and GCSEs had to be made easier as a result - James May

Brian da Basher

#29
July 15, 2008, 01:48:01 AM
Thanks for sharing your technique, Nev. I don't build jets very often, but when I do, getting the burner cans to look right can be challenging.

Brian da Basher
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