C-54D Thunderbirds
- Subject:
Douglas C-54D Skymaster
US Air Force (1947-now)
US Air Force Air Demonstration Sqn. - Thunderbirds D-272674
1959
White, Red, Blue- Schaal:
- 1:72
- Status:
- Voltooid
- Begonnen:
- February 7, 2023
- Voltooid:
- May 14, 2023
- Doorlooptijd:
- 78h
Second model. Very satisfied with the outcome and personal progress.
Improvements & lessons learned:
- using an airbrush makes the end product way better than using brush. However, with the revel airbrush starter kit, fine painting is not really possible.
- taking my time to improve imperfections pays off.
- airbrushing the entire product with varnish instead of using a brush makes the end product better.
- better quality brushes to allow for finer movements and details was an improvement
- need to work on my masking, as (especially around the cockpit window) lines are not perfectly sharp
- applying decals before adding props was way easier. However, I should have added the doors & panels after decaling.
- painting the outer parts before gluing them together is possible, but leaves a seam. Better to paint after glueing together.
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I'm learning all the same lessons Roy! The finished product looks excellent. Congrats on it. Top job.