The post shading of the control and flying surfaces is complete. I used chalk dry pastels in the standard method and toned down the shading with lots of wet cloth rubs. I may add a very light coat of a grey filter to tone it down further but will see how it "sits" with me after a day or two.
Here's the masking stage, always such a relaxing phase!
...... and the finished products:
I also completed a few of the miscellaneous bits, the "V" struts with tapes from Tamiya Masking Tape and the cowl with Bishops trademark blue colouring lightly "chipped" using the hairspray technique. I had decaled the rudder earlier but I wasn't happy with the results so it was stripped and masked/painted. Model Master enamels "Blue Angel Blue" and Insignia Red match the Roundel Colours perfectly.
Starting to fall together now, it's almost time to put the upper wing and landing gear on. Once the shading is sealed I'll start to throw a little oil and grime on her and she'll be ready for assembly.
Cheers,
Lance
