Airfix Beaufighter TFX.10 1/72 SEAC

[Bigkev]

Okay, time to reveal the effects of the 'wash'. I can breathe again.
Using a damp soft cloth, I gently removed the excess of wash in the direction of airflow for the wings, and vertically on the fuselage sides.
A pleasing result was achieved, with only a few small areas where I think another application might be necessary, this i will do before the next process of adding Oil paint 'dots' system, to act as a filter to fade the paintwork to represent a hard worked airframe.
Some pictures follow:-   
Bigkev

[zak]

That brings out the panel lines nicely.

[chriswil42]

Nicely done Kevin.

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
Well, a little further on.
Have painted the brake lines, and tidied up the wheel wells in readiness for installing the undercarriage.
The props and engine cowls have been given a weathering, applied with some silver paint and some sponge, a gentle dabbing process left just the right amount randomly.
Then it was onto the undersides, and the oil paint dotting.
Oil paint of different colours was laid onto some card, to absorb some of the oil medium. Then the dots were applied over the undersides in a random fashion, but allowing some to fall on the ends of the gun muzzles, and certain panel lines.
Then using a dry flat brush the oil paint dots were drawn in the direction of the airflow, creating stains, marks on the paintwork. Any overdone could be removed with a moist thinner coated paintbrush. then re applied as needed.     
Bottom now done, upper surfaces next.
Some pictures follow:-
Bigkev

[Bigkev]

More pictures.

[MSea]

Looking good Kevin

[cph64]

Looks great Kev and thaks for the tip.

[zak]

Some nice effects there.

[Bob C]

Very nice.

Bob c

[chriswil42]

It's certainly looking well worn Kevin.

[Bigkev]

Thanks Chaps,
Now got the upper surfaces done. Also did the wheel well covers that I had forgot to do.
Note the door nearest the engine exhausts is weathered slightly more to take note of the effect of the engine.
Once dry, final assembly will start. May even finish it for Christmas.........?
Some pictures follow:-
Bigkev

[zak]

A masterclass in weathering and other techniques.

[chriswil42]

A masterclass in weathering and other techniques.

Definitely!

[Bob C]

Cracking job.

Bob c

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Thanks for your comments.
Well now finished. Masks removed, undercarriage fitted, rockets in place, and a final mix of Satin/Matt Vallejo Varnish. Final item the aerial wire from mast to tail. A satisfying end to this project.
Some pictures of the model.
Thanks,
Bigkev