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1/48 scale Bf 109's x 2
- Thread starter matrixone
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Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Despite watching and reading everything you've done, I still don't know how you do it. What an amazing bit of weathering; it looks so incredibly realistic!
Thanks Luiz, Ian, and Duke Maddog!
Getting ever closer to having this one finished, the exhaust stubs have been glued in and the final bit of exhaust stains have airbrushed on to blend everything together.
The landing gear legs have also been fitted. Not seen are the wheels which were given their weathering earlier today.
Matrixone
Getting ever closer to having this one finished, the exhaust stubs have been glued in and the final bit of exhaust stains have airbrushed on to blend everything together.
The landing gear legs have also been fitted. Not seen are the wheels which were given their weathering earlier today.
Matrixone
BAMN! 
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Simply magnificent Les! Stunning good work!
I was wondering though, would it be more realistic if some more lighter exhaust stains were added a bit closer to the front end of the exhaust ports? It seems to my untrained eye that the front two exhaust ports aren't putting any exhaust out. Then again, I know nothing about any of this, but it would seem a lighter dusting closer to the front would appear more consistent as it gets darker toward the rear.
You know what you're doing and have the pics to prove it. Feel free to disregard what I said; again, I really don't have any knowledge about how these plane engines worked anyway.
I was wondering though, would it be more realistic if some more lighter exhaust stains were added a bit closer to the front end of the exhaust ports? It seems to my untrained eye that the front two exhaust ports aren't putting any exhaust out. Then again, I know nothing about any of this, but it would seem a lighter dusting closer to the front would appear more consistent as it gets darker toward the rear.
You know what you're doing and have the pics to prove it. Feel free to disregard what I said; again, I really don't have any knowledge about how these plane engines worked anyway.
Thanks guys!
Duke,
I understand what you are saying about the exhaust stains but after looking at many photographs of 109's with heavy exhaust stains I painted my K-4 to match what I had seen, the lighting was not the best when the last set of in-progress pictures were taken and the very subtle exhaust stains near the front of the exhaust stacks is hard to see. Hopefully when the model is finished and out at the airfield in the sunshine this feature can be seen.
Here are two 109's with heavy exhaust stains, the bottom photograph is a K-4 similar to my model.
The K-4 has had many of the small bits added and after touching up those things with paint the model will get its flat clear coat.
Matrixone
Duke,
I understand what you are saying about the exhaust stains but after looking at many photographs of 109's with heavy exhaust stains I painted my K-4 to match what I had seen, the lighting was not the best when the last set of in-progress pictures were taken and the very subtle exhaust stains near the front of the exhaust stacks is hard to see. Hopefully when the model is finished and out at the airfield in the sunshine this feature can be seen.
Here are two 109's with heavy exhaust stains, the bottom photograph is a K-4 similar to my model.
The K-4 has had many of the small bits added and after touching up those things with paint the model will get its flat clear coat.
Matrixone
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
Amazing weathering!
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Ah yes, I see what you are referring to. I was wrong, as I figured I was; thanks for setting me straight. Like I said, you know what you're doing!
Carry on my friend and thanks again!
Carry on my friend and thanks again!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
It seems that I look in on your builds periodically Les and get amazed every time. 
I like seeing several steps in a row on the painting. For me it is easier to follow and understand where you are going with the process.
The exhaust and rain streaks are superb! I also like the white 10 with the replacement vertical stab that is a different color.
I like seeing several steps in a row on the painting. For me it is easier to follow and understand where you are going with the process.
The exhaust and rain streaks are superb! I also like the white 10 with the replacement vertical stab that is a different color.
Hawkwrench
Active member
The weathering looks so real.
I'd kill to be able to have that talent beyond just a pin wash and dry brushing.
Still stuck in 2nd grade weathering!
Tim
I'd kill to be able to have that talent beyond just a pin wash and dry brushing.
Still stuck in 2nd grade weathering!
Tim