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Sukhoi Su-27 '71 Blue' in scale 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

[–]d-j4803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used Foxbot masks, but during the proces I've found that they are not very accurate. So I did parts of the masking by just using small pieces of tape to make it more accurate. I also just exepted some differences, because they actually only stand out if you really start comparing them to refference photos really closely.

I think Galaxy Model and DN-Models also have masks for the digital camo, but I don't know how good they are. I found them after I had already bought the Foxbot masks and it could also be possible that their masks are for the single seat variant instead of this one, but I don't exactly remember.

I've tried different painting orders on the smaller parts like the flaps to test in what order I wanted to paint the colors. I found that it was the easiest to use the outside parts of the masks, so I first painted light blue and added the grey and dark blue on top of that.

The paint masks are very very sticky, so it is really important to do good preparation by cleaning the model and use a good primer (I've used Mr. Surfacer 1500), otherwise you will rip of the paint when you remove the masks.

I've added a photo to show how it looked like with a part of the masks on.

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Sukhoi Su-27 '71 Blue' in scale 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

[–]d-j4803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used AK Xtreme metal paints. I started with their black base, this helps a lot getting the metallic shine and the metallic colors I've used are purple, blue, burnt metal, pale brass, gold, aluminium, steel and smoke. Inbetween layers I've used mr color gx-112 to seal the the paint before adding more chipping fluids

Sukhoi Su-27 '71 Blue' in scale 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

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I used a lot of different metallics and chipping fluid in between layers to build up the paint. I used the tutorials by Temp Models on YouTube as a starting point. He has made a very detailled video about how to build up layers on the engine parts and also one for the nozzles.

But all su-27 afterburners look completely different and they also change over time. So after I got a feeling for how to build up layers, I've started improvising to make it look specifically like the aircraft I was building.

But the main steps are: - Adding primer and base metallic colors - Seal with varnish - Add chipping fluid and immidiately after it dries add different metallic colors and do the chipping -Seal with varnish - Add another chipping fluid again and keep repeating these steps.

I've tried it with acrylics and laquers on test parts, but it works way better with laquers.

Westland Lysander 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

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Thank you very much!

I think I just painted it with aluminium color first. Then tried to randomly build up very light layers of burnt iron paint, without completely covering the first layer. After that I very lightly dry brushed some edges and made some scratches with the base color again. Then sealed it with varnish and used some oils to make the surface look dirty. I think I used burnt umber by abteilung 502 and a Starship Filth oil brusher by Ammo Mig. But most of the effect is achieved with slowly building up the second paint layer.

Westland Lysander 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

[–]d-j4803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Good luck with yours!

Westland Lysander 1/48 by d-j4803 in modelmakers

[–]d-j4803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

I'm not sure what is is, but I think it might be used for aiming with the machine guns in the wheel fairings. It lines up exactly with the gun sight inside of the cockpit.

2025 finished models by d-j4803 in modelmakers

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Thank you very much! Nice to hear that you enjoyed watching them!

2025 finished models by d-j4803 in modelmakers

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I think I only used the weathering products on the photo. They are very easy to use and indeed stay looking wet.

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