8-1 Aerobatics Team Chengdu J-10S
Feels like I spent most of the weekend masking. Oh.. but surely worth the wait
It just took a bit of careful effort to measure and scale the paint scheme and make some patterns for masking.
I used 5 patterns, and just masked the fuselage stripes by eye.
I used 5 patterns, and just masked the fuselage stripes by eye.
"Three dayz laitur.." masking challenge complete! Now on to finishing this striking display team livery (八一飞行表演队)
Ready for the aircrew...
On the bench.. pretty much ready for first mounting test...
Happy campers..
A helping hand..
Finally mounted and first shots of my Chengdu J-10S all dressed up to rock with the Bayi (August 1st) Aerobatics Team 八一飞行表演队.
Trying again in daylight and after losing the acrylic protective sheet over the background - looking better now!
Comments
37 15 January 2022, 16:23
Paul GallagherThanks Mark. Now I discovered it poses a whole new lighting challenge to get a good photo!! Might need to wait for some daylight..
15 January 2022, 18:40
Robert PodkońskiWow! Fantastic model and innovative way of presentation! I am truly impressed with your creativity here, Paul!
15 January 2022, 18:42
Paul GallagherThanks Robert. It's a nice scheme, isn't it? Usual Trumpeter though.. unnamed scheme and no decals for it. But my masking skills have improved😉
15 January 2022, 18:55
Robert PodkońskiIndeed, it is, Paul 🙂 Masking must have been a tedious process here - but the effect is worth your perseverance and skill.
15 January 2022, 19:02
Łukasz GlińskiThat is such a great build, love the scheme and the display concept 👍 How did you manage to make these nicely curved wing masks?
15 January 2022, 21:44
AlexGood idea to counter the notorious modelers problem: lack of shelf space! 👍
16 January 2022, 05:14
Paul GallagherThank you everyone for the compliments, I'm glad you are enjoying it😉
Łukasz - I ended up making 5 patterns for masks; a tedious afternoon of measuring and scaling from the paint scheme diagram!
16 January 2022, 08:46
Tom B.Realy cool presentation 👍 Really suits the dynamic look of the plane and the paintjob!
16 January 2022, 14:23
Danielgreat way to display a great model 👍
Wonder if they used the same seats as the F-14D or a "not-so-licensed" home production, those really look familiar despite the armrests
17 January 2022, 18:24
Paul GallagherThanks again to all! Daniel - yes, the seats do look very similar but I don't know the design lineage.
18 January 2022, 15:14
