GB : Revell Tempest V : tangerine_sedge
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I've not had much time this week to complete this model, so consider this the finished article....
A little bit of touch-up paint and tried to reduce the weathering a little.
IMG_2197 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2201 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2198 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2194 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2195 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2192 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2190 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2207 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
Things learnt from this build :
(1) Dremmels run too fast and too hot for modelling, they tend to just melt plastic
(2) Watered down PVA shrinks and evaporates - you need to use multiple coats to get any thick coverage
(3) I need to improve my 'wash' technique.
(4) When you reach the level of weathering you want, then STOP.
(5) You cannot fix over weathering by adding more weathering
(6) Oil pastels can do pretty cool weathering techniques.
(7) Revell Enamel paints are VERY thick!
(8) Humbrol MattCote is in fact a Satin finish
Things I've learnt about the Revell Tempest :
(1) If you want to build a nice Tempest, then start with the Academy or Airfix kit
(2) Rivets - thaaasands of 'em!
(3) Pilot looks like a Doberman Pinscher.
(4) Raised panel detail.
(5) Simplified (i.e. crap) radiator.
(6) No option for closed tail wheel - Filler to the rescue!
(7) No cockpit detail.
(8) Single piece propellers are a pain.
A little bit of touch-up paint and tried to reduce the weathering a little.
IMG_2197 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2201 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2198 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2194 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2195 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2192 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2190 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2207 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
Things learnt from this build :
(1) Dremmels run too fast and too hot for modelling, they tend to just melt plastic
(2) Watered down PVA shrinks and evaporates - you need to use multiple coats to get any thick coverage
(3) I need to improve my 'wash' technique.
(4) When you reach the level of weathering you want, then STOP.
(5) You cannot fix over weathering by adding more weathering
(6) Oil pastels can do pretty cool weathering techniques.
(7) Revell Enamel paints are VERY thick!
(8) Humbrol MattCote is in fact a Satin finish
Things I've learnt about the Revell Tempest :
(1) If you want to build a nice Tempest, then start with the Academy or Airfix kit
(2) Rivets - thaaasands of 'em!
(3) Pilot looks like a Doberman Pinscher.
(4) Raised panel detail.
(5) Simplified (i.e. crap) radiator.
(6) No option for closed tail wheel - Filler to the rescue!
(7) No cockpit detail.
(8) Single piece propellers are a pain.
tangerine_sedge said:
I've not had much time this week to complete this model, so consider this the finished article....
A little bit of touch-up paint and tried to reduce the weathering a little.
IMG_2197 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2201 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2198 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2194 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2195 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2192 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2190 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2207 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
Things learnt from this build :
(1) Dremmels run too fast and too hot for modelling, they tend to just melt plastic
(2) Watered down PVA shrinks and evaporates - you need to use multiple coats to get any thick coverage
(3) I need to improve my 'wash' technique.
(4) When you reach the level of weathering you want, then STOP.
(5) You cannot fix over weathering by adding more weathering
(6) Oil pastels can do pretty cool weathering techniques.
(7) Revell Enamel paints are VERY thick!
(8) Humbrol MattCote is in fact a Satin finish
Things I've learnt about the Revell Tempest :
(1) If you want to build a nice Tempest, then start with the Academy or Airfix kit
(2) Rivets - thaaasands of 'em!
(3) Pilot looks like a Doberman Pinscher.
(4) Raised panel detail.
(5) Simplified (i.e. crap) radiator.
(6) No option for closed tail wheel - Filler to the rescue!
(7) No cockpit detail.
(8) Single piece propellers are a pain.
I really think it's an excellent effort on an old kit. A little bit of touch-up paint and tried to reduce the weathering a little.
IMG_2197 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2201 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2198 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2194 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2195 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2192 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2190 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
IMG_2207 by tangerine_sedge, on Flickr
Things learnt from this build :
(1) Dremmels run too fast and too hot for modelling, they tend to just melt plastic
(2) Watered down PVA shrinks and evaporates - you need to use multiple coats to get any thick coverage
(3) I need to improve my 'wash' technique.
(4) When you reach the level of weathering you want, then STOP.
(5) You cannot fix over weathering by adding more weathering
(6) Oil pastels can do pretty cool weathering techniques.
(7) Revell Enamel paints are VERY thick!
(8) Humbrol MattCote is in fact a Satin finish
Things I've learnt about the Revell Tempest :
(1) If you want to build a nice Tempest, then start with the Academy or Airfix kit
(2) Rivets - thaaasands of 'em!
(3) Pilot looks like a Doberman Pinscher.
(4) Raised panel detail.
(5) Simplified (i.e. crap) radiator.
(6) No option for closed tail wheel - Filler to the rescue!
(7) No cockpit detail.
(8) Single piece propellers are a pain.
You'd not have been much better off with the Airfix version; still raised rivets and panel lines, no cockpit detail, crap rad. detail and one-piece prop. You've concluded exactly what I've been saying for months: you're better off spending time on the best available kit rather than on something obsolete. And (for some unfathomable reason) the unpopular fact is that the vast majority of Airfix kits are obsolete. Ah well.
The only thing I'd disagree with is: "(4) When you reach the level of weathering you want, then STOP." Through bitter experience I'd say "When you think you just need a *little tiny bit* more weathering to finish it off, then STOP before you do it!".
Again, well done on an excellent effort.
No arguments viz buying the best you can, when there is a choice.
You have made a damned good job of this one for all the rivets.
I like the wear and tear on the underside, looks like RLM paints werent very good though
No only joking, I have various pictures (God bless the interweb for research) of really worn paint on these and Typhoons since the research for these models began.
Nice model.
I like very much
(Rivets a go go, I usually slice them off at the base with a sharp knife leaving a trace that can be sanded smooth)
You have made a damned good job of this one for all the rivets.
I like the wear and tear on the underside, looks like RLM paints werent very good though
No only joking, I have various pictures (God bless the interweb for research) of really worn paint on these and Typhoons since the research for these models began.
Nice model.
I like very much
(Rivets a go go, I usually slice them off at the base with a sharp knife leaving a trace that can be sanded smooth)
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