Thanks Dean, indeed that helps alot. I was really curious how you got that nice grain look. I see you use the FolkArt acrylics. I presume you thin these down a bit before using them. Do you just use water, or some other thinner?
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Thanks, you're welcome!
I use water based paints only, i'm done with using thinners.
So yes, I thin the FolkArt acrylics with water, and sometimes the Vallejo paints as well to prevent brush marks.
Albatros update…
Wings and struts are on, and it’s time for the rigging cables. I never look forward to it, but it sure does look good when it’s done.
This particular kit reminds me of the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” It has been a total lemon!
No locating pins on fuselage, upper fuselage bad fit, excessive flash, excessive size sprue joints to remove from parts, some in very bad locations.
The decals were horrible! They didn’t want to come off the backing paper regardless of how long you soaked them and they became fragile and broke into multiple pieces that had to be salvaged and even touch up painted! And there was silvering despite the fact I used decal set and clear coat prior to and after application.
The struts for the wings were way too thin and fragile and broke. I had to make replacements out of wood. Anyway, I hope to make some decent lemonade out of this this in the end!
I suspect if I survive the rigging cables, she will look good.
See ya next time…
Wings and struts are on, and it’s time for the rigging cables. I never look forward to it, but it sure does look good when it’s done.
This particular kit reminds me of the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” It has been a total lemon!
No locating pins on fuselage, upper fuselage bad fit, excessive flash, excessive size sprue joints to remove from parts, some in very bad locations.
The decals were horrible! They didn’t want to come off the backing paper regardless of how long you soaked them and they became fragile and broke into multiple pieces that had to be salvaged and even touch up painted! And there was silvering despite the fact I used decal set and clear coat prior to and after application.
The struts for the wings were way too thin and fragile and broke. I had to make replacements out of wood. Anyway, I hope to make some decent lemonade out of this this in the end!
I suspect if I survive the rigging cables, she will look good.
See ya next time…
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Update on the spreadsheet...still 48 aircraft in boxes to build...and more to buy...
Wow, that is an ambitious project.