1:48 Meteor F3 for the RAF 100 Theme

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Thanks again, guyys for kind comments:-

Barry - Probably not, new camera and it hasn't got a Macro function. I have my old 35mm SLR handy and will see what I can do..... no promises though.

Nev - As mentioned above, still getting used to the settings on the new camera, the pictures above previously are far more 'real'. The darker brown is actually a faded RAF Dark Earth (the way it should be). Hopefully the next set of pics will have better colour definition.

Ian

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Feel free, Lee, fill yer boots !

OK here's some progress, decals are on - Hasegawa codes (from a P-51) Aeromaster roundels. Also started another part of the weathering process. If you look carefully you'll notice the 'V' is a replacement letter - underneath the paintwork has been (deliberately) badly brushed-out. Also there are a number of small access panels that have been lightly touched-in with a lighter tone of the original colour.

















As you can see, I seem to have got the hang of the new camera now. These photos are so much closer to the true colour of the model than the previous two. Hah !

Thanks for all the positive comments, chaps.

Ian

[John Howling Mouse]

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.

[Captain Canada]

No doubt about that, Baz !

[Brian da Basher]

I really like the hand-painted touches on the letters and the access panels. This adds another layer of realism, Ian. You've got a great eye!

Brian da Basher

[Ed S]

It's coming along nicely.  Looks like a good start on the weathering with the slightly off color panels.

Ed

[lancer]

A-flipping-mazing...Superb work Ian.

[nev]

Only one word - beautiful! 

[Patrick H]

Not much to add except, Beautifull, just beautifull. Love the lighter shade on the panels. Adds just a little more realism to your model.

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Dirty eh






















That's a Paynes Grey oil wash into all the panel lines and some dry-brushed Paynes Grey and Raw Umber direct from the tube on the undersides. And YES that is a replacement engine panel underneath too !

Ian

[ysi_maniac]

Utterly neat paint job
As usual.

[John Howling Mouse]

Dirty eh

Oh, be-e-e-HAVE!!!  ;-)

Spectacular finish, Ian!

[Radish]

Gorgeous

[Mike Wren]

  ooooh! 

[nev]

Ian me old mucker, this is turning into one of your best ever