1/32 Trumpeter P-40B.. Going Dark

[fightnjoe]

Paul many many thanks.



Joe

[fightnjoe]

The fun begins.

The process to bring the showroom aircraft to a well used aircraft has started. Using artist oils the process begins with a simple dot filter. Once the filter was blended I used mineral spirits to show some staining. This was in a very random pattern. I added some additional oils in places where I felt and had seen photos of the staining being heavier.









Phase one finished. Next will be phase two, chipping and additional weathering and staining.


All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

[fightnjoe]

Phase two.

For this part of the process I went back through with some oils and also with an Acrylic pin wash to pic out specific spots. I did this after shooting a Flat Clear over the aircraft. I also dry brushed Flat Aluminium in areas that I had seen in photos were subject to wear and tear. I used several brushes from a fine point to a rather large soft brush.







The next stage will be the small detail work in the landing gear and such.



All comments,critiques, and criticism are encouraged.




Joe

[ambientdan]

That's just awesome stuff

[fightnjoe]

Very kind. Many thanks.




Joe

[Safir]

looks amazing.

[demarcation]

Fantastic work!!

[kruno59]

Wonderful mate

[fightnjoe]

Many many thanks all.



Joe

[fightnjoe]

Well folks the time has come to make the decision.

I am going to submit this to a magazine. With that in mind this will be the last update until I am told no or it is in print.

Now the update...


Continuing with the weathering pastels were added to show exhaust staining. I also added some on the exhaust pipes. I added some black pastels to the wing roots to try to tone down the look.

Pictures..........




Thank you all for following along.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

[Twokidsnosleep]

Wow, she really looks like she has spent some time in battle
Good luck with the magazine submission...let us know what happens

[Richp1969]

Looks great mate. Top notch work.

Sincerely,

Richard

[fightnjoe]

Many many thanks. Really appreciate you looking in.




Joe

[jep1210]

So wait, how did you paint the fuselage halves before putting the fuselage together? What about the seam, didn't you have to fill the seam? I'm only on page 5 so if you covered this I apologize.

[fightnjoe]

No worries. Yes I did have a seam to fill, sand, and paint. It is covered as the build moves on. Many thanks for looking in.



Joe