Interesting weathering

[The Rat]

I rarely do models that haven't come straight off the production line[/lazy], which may explain why I find this interesting. For those who like to weather them here's a picture of a Hellcat after what I presume was a poor landing. Notice: staining from gun muzzles - minimal, staining from shell ejector ports - maximal. Now, this may vary from other types of aircraft for a number of reasons; aerodynamics, type of ammunition, etc., but it's something that struck me as being of note.

[Rick Lowe]

Interesting, I agree.

[PR19_Kit]

Whatever makes you say it was a poor landing? It's still in one piece, isn't it?   

[scooter]

I rarely do models that haven't come straight off the production line[/lazy], which may explain why I find this interesting. For those who like to weather them here's a picture of a Hellcat after what I presume was a poor landing. Notice: staining from gun muzzles - minimal, staining from shell ejector ports - maximal. Now, this may vary from other types of aircraft for a number of reasons; aerodynamics, type of ammunition, etc., but it's something that struck me as being of note.

"Hellcats prefer kipping on their back, squire.  Beautiful plumage..."

[Old Wombat]

For those who like to weather them here's a picture of a Hellcat after what I presume was a poor landing.

Whatever makes you say it was a poor landing? It's still in one piece, isn't it?   

Did the pilot walk away from it, that's the important differentiator.

[zenrat]

I rarely do models that haven't come straight off the production line[/lazy], which may explain why I find this interesting. For those who like to weather them here's a picture of a Hellcat after what I presume was a poor landing. Notice: staining from gun muzzles - minimal, staining from shell ejector ports - maximal. Now, this may vary from other types of aircraft for a number of reasons; aerodynamics, type of ammunition, etc., but it's something that struck me as being of note.

"Hellcats prefer kipping on their back, squire.  Beautiful plumage..."

It wants its tummy rubbed.

[Gondor]

Is the pilot refusing to get out of the plane so they have it upside down and are trying to shake him out?

[NARSES2]

I'm just stunned by the number of matelots, or whatever the USN equivalent is, trying to do whatever they are trying to do ?    They look as though they are trying to swing it around clockwise ? Perhaps it's just going overboard ?

[The Rat]

I'm just stunned by the number of matelots, or whatever the USN equivalent is, trying to do whatever they are trying to do ?

Government job. 

[Rick Lowe]

It wants its tummy rubbed.

Don't try that with my Sister's cat... that's where the 'Mayhem Button' is located... 

Is the pilot refusing to get out of the plane so they have it upside down and are trying to shake him out?

     

Works for bits I lose inside the fuselages of my builds...

[andrewj]

how was that weathering applied , brush , air brush ? , I wonder if anyone did a step by step video

[Old Wombat]

Is the pilot refusing to get out of the plane so they have it upside down and are trying to shake him out?

I can relate to that, had that happen with a few model kits when I was a lad.

[NARSES2]

It wants its tummy rubbed.

Don't try that with my Sister's cat... that's where the 'Mayhem Button' is located...