Trying to complete a Albatros DVa from WnW

[pepperman42]

Very nice work. The shading is very subtle and works perfectly.

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Really lovely, Larsa.  So close to being finished.
Cheers,
Bud

[Ernie]

Gorgeous Albatros, Larsa!  I really like the shading on the wings.
Is that the post shading you mentioned? One other question...did
you use diluted black paint, or something else?  Thanks for sharing
your work.

Best Regards,
Ernie

[GAJouette]

   Lars,
Excellent Albatros my old friend. Those decals are outstanding and beautifully applied. Keep up the outstanding work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Repainted]

Gorgeous Albatros, Larsa!  I really like the shading on the wings.
Is that the post shading you mentioned? One other question...did
you use diluted black paint, or something else?  Thanks for sharing
your work.

Best Regards,
Ernie

Hi Ernie
No the postshading is yet to come. From the start in painting the wings to what you see here are this.

First a coat off primer Humbrol 64 all over.

All ribs and internal are masked with  thin strips of masking tapes. A mix off Hu 33 black and 62 leather was used as preshading all mask.
There after the camouflage was airbrushed Green/moauve, mixed with clear varnish so the preshades still be visible.

Clear varnish was used over the areas where there the decals should go.

Last was the valleys carefully shaded with Tamyia´s smoke, and here we are now In this pics.

So from here I´ll use a semi gloss varnish to cover up any gluemarks, so I´ll mix in some tiny black/brown into the varnish just to give the model a softer look.

I just hope this will get you an idea what I did or........

LarsaQ

[Repainted]

Hi Folks
All figures are now painted up and ready to be installed on the vignette. They are painted in Humbrols and oils(still don´t like the acrylics).






and with the Albatross added to the scene.






Next update it will appear in inspection thread, just some tiny bits to add the  Albie.

Regards
LarsaQ

[Chris Johnson]

Superb figures! I'm always interested in hearing about figure painting techniques should you be willing to share yours with us.

Cheers,

Chris

[michael]

that looks simply awesome 

michael

[Repainted]

Superb figures! I'm always interested in hearing about figure painting techniques should you be willing to share yours with us.

Cheers,

Chris

Hi Chris
I´m glad that you liked the figures, I´ll be back in the diorama section with a paint tutorial on Stormtroopers Josef Mai Bust

So stay tuned

LarsaQ

[Repainted]

that looks simply awesome 

michael

Thanks Mikael

[coyotemagic]

Stunning work, Larsa!  Congratulations on the completion of another magnificent project.
Cheers,
Bud

[pepperman42]

Excellent work and a great presentation. My only thought is you might want to dull down the gloss - just a bit - on the blue and white section of the fuselage. I know there was probably a sheen to the real machine but just to fit in with the rest of the display it might want to be a bit more matte.

Steve 

[-Sören-]

Excellent work as usual. Another masterpiece from You, Larsa.

[Repainted]

Excellent work and a great presentation. My only thought is you might want to dull down the gloss - just a bit - on the blue and white section of the fuselage. I know there was probably a sheen to the real machine but just to fit in with the rest of the display it might want to be a bit more matte.

Steve

Thanks guys
Hi Steve
You have good eyes my friend, the Albatross is still to have some wires drawn and there´s still some decals to go on.When that is sorted out I will give the whole albie an coat of semi gloss varnish tinted with some dirt just get rid off that glare you see.

LarsaQ 

[IvotB]

Very beautiful display. I like your grass, the figures, dog and of course the Albatros. Looks like it is going to be a winner.

regards,
Ivo