PC10 UpdateHello!
I am almost finished with the CDL and PC10 Aviattic clear decals. It has been a bit challenging to get the shade I wanted because I'm trying to do most of the shading before I apply the decals so as not to lose the nice linen texture. I was looking for a medium dark greenish shade that was between the PC10 Light and Khaki Aviattic decals. Since the surface darkens after the decals are applied I used the PC10 Light. I underpainted with Tamiya Smoke, Clear Green, and Clear Orange making sure to vary the shade a bit from olive greens to true green, and also make the rib tapes a bit lighter. To show you what the the underpainting looks like, I haven't covered the ends of the upper wing yet. Now I need to gloss coat, add the roundels and other decals, then satin coat and finish weathering with oils and maybe some dry pigments and pastels. I'm still experimenting so who knows what it will take exactly. I'm still trying to find that subtle balance of values with the rib tapes showing too much or not enough.
Here's a pic showing the Aviattic decals and my wing with and without the decals. It was a bit hard to photograph because the gloss finish was causing too much glare, but the final finish will be more satin and matte.
And a few more pics.
Thanks,
George
