Another 8th AF Heavy: Revell B-17F in 1/72nd scale.

[RAGIII]

Revell Germany B-17F built OOB. MRP and Tamiya Paints. Thanks to Warren for suggesting the Dryer sheet method to vary the paint layers. I am loving the Technique! Other weathering was done with Oils and pastels.
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[DaddyO]

Love the feel and look of this one 

Paul

[RAGIII]

Love the feel and look of this one 

Paul

Thanks Paul! I also like the Look!
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[NigelR]

Nice job, excellent weathering. Very effective and convincing!

[gedmundson]

Rick - that is really nice. I remember as a youngster watching the series Twelve O-clock High and always admired the look of a B-17. You've done an outstanding job on this one. Cheers!

[RAGIII]

Nice job, excellent weathering. Very effective and convincing!

Thanks Nigel! I really am fairly Happy with this one 
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Rick - that is really nice. I remember as a youngster watching the series Twelve O-clock High and always admired the look of a B-17. You've done an outstanding job on this one. Cheers!

Thanks Gary! I watched that show as a young kid also! I built the original 1/72nd Memphis Belle kit from Revell about the same time. I think it probably lacked a bit of finesse 
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[Allan31]

Nice "Heavy" Rick.
What is the "Dryer Sheet" technique?

[RAGIII]

Nice "Heavy" Rick.
What is the "Dryer Sheet" technique?

Thanks! The Dryer Sheet technique is basically a "Poor" mans way of using a mask for layering of colors. Not as difficult in large scales but in 1/72nd it is challenging. There are commercial products available but WD pointed out that used Dryer sheets work great! Also one can use a Scotch Brite Pad cut/pulled apart but this is easier. One basically airbrushes a lighter or complimentary color, or darker , and it creates a nice random pattern! I think Warren showed His results in His Nieuport thread!
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