Phantom 'vandy 1'

[Sid]

Not put much up these days although there has been work going on....

 

This is a 1/48 Phantom, one of 4 'Vandy' aircraft used for weapons testing. Liked the all-black colour scheme. This is 'Vandy 1'

 

 

Can't decide whether cockpit canopies are going in up or down position yet.......

All stencilling are individual decals. Kept me entertained for some hours

 

 

Weathering has got me a little perplexed as I haven't weathered anything black yet. Perhaps light grey wash in the sunken panel lines...need to experiment a little. Oh yes, tube on fin is bent....will give it some attention at some point

 

Cheerzen

[Painless]

Wow Skidders,

 

That looks truly awsome m8.  Lovely finish as it is and the decals look painted.

 

More pics soon ?

 

Cheers, P.

[BluBear]

Looking good matey! 

[Snacko]

Very beautiful m8!  Do you Pledge on your clear parts?

[Painless]

Very beautiful m8!  Do you Pledge on your clear parts?

I am looking forward to your reply to this question Skid !!

: ). P.

[Snacko]

That is "use Pledge" you filthy heathen!

[Sid]

 

Very beautiful m8!  Do you Pledge on your clear parts?

I am looking forward to your reply to this question Skid !!

: ). P.

 

 

I do use Pledge or equivalent, on clear and all over on some aircraft Snacko. Perhaps not what you were expecting Mr P....... 

[Jabo]

Pledge? Pourquoi?

[Sid]

Builds protective layer and shines it too.

[DD_Bongodriver]

Pledge?....is that an equivalent of Future floor polish?

[Snacko]

Yes.

[BadAim]

I've seen guys use jewelers rouge to spectacular effect. I particularly remember a 1/32 Storch that really had glass that looked like glass. I suspect that it was much more work than I'd be willing to do............