Roden SPAD VII 19 Sq. RFC 1/32nd scale:SPAD VII Lafayette:Nieuport 28 94th Aero

[RAGIII]

RAGIII,
Great contrast between the two colors on these Spads.

                                                         Kevin

Thanks Kevin I appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

 
RAGIII

There's always a risk of suspected double or tripple vision with your builds, but now one really needs to peel ones eyes in order to make sure it isn't a double posting!  Looks great though! Both of them!
/Fredrik

Thanks Fredrik. Once the Markings start it won't be as difficult to tell them apart 
RAGIII

Some stunning progress, Rick! Some beautiful variations in colour too - you are quite a master at that! Enjoying this immensely! Regards, Marc.

Thanks Marc. I appreciate your comments. I am far away from being a Master but I do like most of the concoctions I come p with 
RAGIII

HEY !!!!!


Alexis

 
RAGIII

Rick,
      Somewhere in this thread, or another SPAD thread, I've missed what paint you're using for the fabric portions and for the Ripolin section. What are you using sir, it looks great!

WD

I think so far in this thread I have just mentioned Tamiya Paints so you really haven't missed anything. Now for the answer to the best of MY ability. I have mentioned before that I am a "Seat of the Pants" Modeler. I rarely measure anything I mix! So I can tell you that the lighter color has Tamiya Buff, Desert Yellow, and white, mixed until I liked the color. The darker color is Tamiya Desert Yellow and white...lots of white. It may have had a bit of the lighter color mixed in also. I will try hard on My next build to take notes so I can answer questions a little better .

RAGIII

[Fvdm]

These are coming along real nice. Nice paintjob also.

[PrzemoL]

Lovely, I especially like the contrast between linen and metal parts colour.

[RAGIII]

These are coming along real nice. Nice paintjob also.

Thanks for the comments! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII

Lovely, I especially like the contrast between linen and metal parts colour.

Thanks Przemol! I am pleased with the outcome on the colors Myself 
RAGIII

[Bughunter]

Rick, you and your mojo are flying high - fantastic results!
 

I will try hard on My next build to take notes so I can answer questions a little better .

You yes please! +1 of the voters for it!
Your paint mixes and the paint jobs itself are a great contribution to you nice and realistic looking models.

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

Rick, you and your mojo are flying high - fantastic results!
 

I will try hard on My next build to take notes so I can answer questions a little better .

You yes please! +1 of the voters for it!
Your paint mixes and the paint jobs itself are a great contribution to you nice and realistic looking models.

Cheers,
Frank

I will Try 
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

I have begun to add the markings to both SPADS prior to weathering. I was able to use the lower wing roundel from the Hobby Craft SPAD XIII on the SPA 124 birds' upper wing. I had no roundels to match the size for the lower wing. I was forced to "Learn" a new skill. I have had the OLFA tool for about 25 years and never used it  It took about 5 attempts for each roundel but I am pleased with MY first effort. I also had to match the color as close as possible to the Upper wing roundels. Valejo red with a drop of Heavy red. Pretty close to MY eye. Of course I still need to add the blue center  As for the British SPAD I have begun to mask and paint the stripes on the rear fuselage.
RAGIII

[Alexis]

 

Well , you are far better at using the circle cutter , tried a few times and always came out egged shape ...and I hate eggs !


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Well , you are far better at using the circle cutter , tried a few times and always came out egged shape ...and I hate eggs !


Alexis

Thanks for looking in Alexis. Personally I Love Eggs....as long as they are an ingredient in something like Cake 
RAGIII

[Gisbod]

Looks perfect to me Rick!

Guy

[RAGIII]

Looks perfect to me Rick!

Guy

Thanks Guy! Not quite perfect but it works for Me 
RAGIII

[lone modeller]

I have frequently hand painted roundels on my models Rick - I use a pair of dividers to mark out the circles - and yours looks super good, the more so given the size of the model.

A skill well learned here.

Stephen.

[Bughunter]

Well done Rick, looks great!

That could also be a job for the electronic cutter!
BTW, there is also a "Stepless Adjustment Circular Cutter" by DSPIAE, but this tool is so high priced, that you get for a little more the electronic cutter. And this one can cut much more than only circles. And the knifes are the same

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

I have frequently hand painted roundels on my models Rick - I use a pair of dividers to mark out the circles - and yours looks super good, the more so given the size of the model.

A skill well learned here.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. I added the inner blue today and will take photos lateer. I will certainly try to perfect and use this method in the future!
RAGIII

Well done Rick, looks great!

That could also be a job for the electronic cutter!
BTW, there is also a "Stepless Adjustment Circular Cutter" by DSPIAE, but this tool is so high priced, that you get for a little more the electronic cutter. And this one can cut much more than only circles. And the knifes are the same

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank, I appreciate the comments! I am afraid that this simple tool will be the limit of My self made markings tools. The others are out of My budget 
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

Here are the latest photos of both SPADs'. I have added the blue centers to the roundels. I also painted the basics of the bands on the rear fuselage of the 19 squadron bird. I am sort of disappointed in the band in that I have FAR MORE touch up and re alignment to do than I had hoped. Oh well, one out of two ain't bad 
RAGIII