SPAD VII RFC 19 Squadron Revisited: Plus Roden SPAD XIII

[RAGIII]

Shaping up nicely. I'm with you. I have used an H forever. I added the chromed brass back end, replacing the red plastic one, and it has a nice balance. I was convinced to get a Micron B and have fiddled with it for a few months to ok results but for basic painting I resort to the H. Simple to use and clean. Thinning, air pressure and masking lets me accomplish finer work with only things like Luftwaffe mottling and tight feathered edges calling for the Iwata.

Steve

Thanks Steve. The H is a nice gun. That being said I just need to get used to the New one, but still can use the H in a Crisis 
RAGIII

Great, Rick!

If you are having trouble with your airbrush perhaps I could persuade you to come over to the dark side and brush paint .......!?

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave. I have actually done more Hairy Stick work than usual on this one...even if it mostly working with Oils 
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Absolutely gorgeous Rick! I do love the colors, BUT the change between your pics on the 29th compared to those from the 31st . . . WOW!  What did you do?  What method did you employ to get that variegated/modulated colo/finish?

WD

Thanks Warren. I have used raw sienna, and a lot of Gold Ochre oils just worked into the acrylic original paint.
RAGIII

Really excellent job on laying the paint Rick , same with the weathering as well .


Alexis

Thanks Alexis! I am still working on blending in the oils:




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[lone modeller]

I am catching up Rick and have to write that the paintwork is very impressive indeed.

Just a small point: I am with Dave - all those words about pressure and parts leaves me very confused. Clearly I am a relic of the past - spray guns were never part of my toolbox. Hairy sticks rule here!!!

Stephen.

[FAf]

I really like that colour! I'm still not really happy with the yellowish tones on my Caudron. This looks closer to what I want.
/Fredrik

[RAGIII]

Fredrik, You are dealing with a slightly different color. This one is a "Yellow" period scheme vs a CDL scheme. I think your colors are perfect! So here is the progress. Rigging started on the SPAD VII and continuing to work oils into the XIII finish!
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[Rookie]

It's great to see you approching the finish line with this pair Rick. I really like the colour schemes and the weathering. Things must be getting cramped  in your display cabinets!

Thumbs up and hats off!

Willem

[Alexis]

At this rate you will be finished both before I even complete the DH-2

Fantastic work on both builds Rick , your skills have really improved 



Alexis

[RAGIII]

It's great to see you approching the finish line with this pair Rick. I really like the colour schemes and the weathering. Things must be getting cramped  in your display cabinets!

Thumbs up and hats off!

Willem

Thanks Willem! I have made a bit of progress on the XIII since your post.
RAGIII

At this rate you will be finished both before I even complete the DH-2

Fantastic work on both builds Rick , your skills have really improved 



Alexis

Thanks Alexis. Funny thing is I feel I am losing My skills at a rapid pace 
RAGIII

So the upper wing has been mounted . Next is touching up the struts and starting to rig.

[kensar]

That is really looking good, Rick.

[RAGIII]

That is really looking good, Rick.

Thanks Ken. One More photo:



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[Allan31]

Coming out nicely Rick.
I wanted to do the olde Glenco issue of the SPAD XIII in Rickenbacker's colors but now that I see yours, a french plane should be in french colors.
I can do Rickenbacker's another time.
Really looking forward to seeing this one finished !!

[FAf]

It's looking really good! Nice variations in colour on the wings and fuselage. 
/Fredrik

[DaveB]

It's looking really good! Nice variations in colour on the wings and fuselage. 
/Fredrik

Agreed!

Excellent work thus far, Rick

Regards

Dave

[RAGIII]

Coming out nicely Rick.
I wanted to do the olde Glenco issue of the SPAD XIII in Rickenbacker's colors but now that I see yours, a french plane should be in french colors.
I can do Rickenbacker's another time.
Really looking forward to seeing this one finished !!

Thanks for the comments! I don't remember if the Old Glencoe kit had the square or rounded tips? If square then it will be finished in 5 color camo 
RAGIII

It's looking really good! Nice variations in colour on the wings and fuselage. 
/Fredrik

Thanks Fredrik! I will send info on the masks soon 
RAGIII

It's looking really good! Nice variations in colour on the wings and fuselage. 
/Fredrik

Agreed!

Excellent work thus far, Rick

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave!
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[Umlaufmotor]

SPAD's are always a sight to behold, especially when they are as beautifully built as this bird.
The color combination in conjunction with the weathering I like really well.

Servus
Bertl

[RAGIII]

SPAD's are always a sight to behold, especially when they are as beautifully built as this bird.
The color combination in conjunction with the weathering I like really well.

Servus
Bertl

Thanks for the VERY Generous comment Bertl! So slow progress...painted and attached the rudder.
RAGIII