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I think you nailed the mottling most effectively. Well done! This is looking excellent man, I never would have known the solid colors weren't airbrushed.

portman wrote:



The mottling isn't the best, but not bad considering it was done with a brush and my first attempt.

Cheers

Stuart

Mottling with a brush is not easy to master. You are well on you’re way to mastering that technique yourself,

Heya Stuart!!! Dude you're screamin' through this one!!! Looks good from where I'm sitting.

I have kept a couple of times that new Airfix box in my hands, wondering should I or not...
Looks good, not only the kit but the build of course!

Looking at these pictures... it starts to feel more like "yes I should"...

- Kari

Kari:

"Yes you should!"

Kari, if I built 1/72, I’d snatch up one of the new 72nd Airfix kits in a New York minute... they are the best bang for your buck... especially in 1:72. Their new 1/48 stuff is impressive as well!

Duke Maddog wrote:Kari:

"Yes you should!"

- Kari

Thanks for the kind coments chaps - I certainly hope I'm getting there when it comes to brush painting... But alas I've ruined yet another build thanks to crap water based clear coating... I have realy hit a wall with this - what's the point in trying to get a decent paint finish only to have it ruined by sodding clears. I've tried 5 different types, I've tried rattle cans - thinning, flow enhancer - they are all bloody inconsistant and ruin everything

I really am sick of them...

My final verdict on this build....



I really am considering just giving this blooming hobby up.

portman wrote: I really am considering just giving this blooming hobby up.

Oh no Stuart ! Before giving up, give the air brush a chance! It might change your mind...

- Kari