First Attempt at a NMF and First P-51 (WIP)
Hey everyone.
If you've read my "Why I Hate Building Airplanes" post (below), you know I have a love hate relationship with modeling aircraft. However, in an attempt to keep my challenge going after the FW190 and Corsair, I have decided to try the Eduard P-51 MkIV and one up it with trying my first metal finish, hopefully natural.
https://imodeler.com/2024/03/why-i-hate-building-airplanes-tamiya-focke-wulf-190a8-1-48/
I had some serious fit issues with this kit for the fuselage. I test fitted over and over. Made sure everything was to snuff, but the fit was beyond tight. I had to force this s****r together. It's got to be my error somewhere, but I have no idea where. In any case, I did the best I could with what I had to work with.
I started the base with Ueno Black. Man, just a fabulous black for metal finish if you ask me. It's not flat or satin, it's "oily" in appearance. Hard to describe.
Then the metal finish. Several paints. Not a clue. Newbie on all levels. Had several paints to choose from. Decided on Mr Hobby. What colors. Not yet my friend. Can't reveal my secrets till beer is offered. 🍻❤️
Anyway, pretty happy with the start. No pre-shading. Rare for me. Foreign. But I made it work. Pics don't do the justice of how much differentiation there is in the silvers. I just learned I need to photo shoot silver at 45 degrees, not 90. Will rectify that on the finish. Anyway. Some pics to get the ball rolling.
I know many of you are mUCH BETTER and experienced at this than I, so any suggestions welcomed. I have a P-47D I've got on the desk next.
-G
