Coming along very nicely Gregor 😉

I've prepared model for a paint work. Began with a primer (Surfacer 500). I want to paint fuselage and wings separately and assemble it after applying decals - I think that it will be easier.

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You work very fast. What brand paint are you going to use for the colors?

Today I've finished with the bottom "Sky" color. I've used a "salt method" to make paint coat irregular and create a base for the upcoming weathering. I've mixed a darker variant of the RAF Sky color (Gunze H74 + dark gray) and applied it as a first layer. Then (surface was moistened) I've sprinkled salt and left it to dry out. Then I've applied a coat of a clean H74 color and after that removed salt. After the second layer there is need in smoothing color borders, so I've applied a lightened version of a base Sky color. You can see all steps on the photos.

Also, I've painted an engine. It's not looks so good as it should, but after washes and applying pigments it should be ok.

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I think - yes, Gregor, I can't imagine how to do preshading without airbrush.

I've finished with painting camouflage - I've used blu-tack, mascol and the same salt method as I've used for the bottom surfaces. Also I've applied a gray filters (light gray for the bottom and dark gray on the top) and then applied decals. Techmod decals are thin but not play well with Microscale's Set and even with Sol.

Some WIP photos

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It's time to move on with this build. I've added wash - gray for the bottom surfaces and white stripes, brown for the upper surfaces and black for the control surfaces, wheels and engine. Wash colors is not contrast because I want only to slightly emphasize panel lines, because when you look on the old photos of the aircrafts - sometimes you see panel lines, sometimes you don't. I've applied a mat varnish after that.

Also I've assembled landing gears and glued together all parts except the engine cowling. That's all for now.

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Speedy progress on this one. I like the variation in the camouflage tones that goes beyond the simple pre-shading.

Very nice model, Dmitry! Looks very realistic. Congratulations with finish 🙂