Model Airplane International - June 2018

Although this aircraft was kept clean by

its aircrew I wanted to add some subtle

weathering effects. I used Oil Brushers Grey

oil paint to dab along the inside of the wing

and fuselage panels, which I blended using a

wide brush. This added a nice gentle fade to

the leading edge of each panel. I added some

exhaust streaks to the various vents using

Streaking grime and gently blended it. I also

added a few hydraulic leaks and dirty marks to

the ailerons and fl aps.

I worked on a few of the other areas in the

meantime. I built up the resin exhaust section

and painted the metal areas using Ammo by

Mig Metal Colours. This was a marked change

from using Alclad as I normally do but I was

sent a set by Ammo to sample. I have to admit

the paint is shiny but not as fi ne or vibrant as

the Alclads I normally use.

Once the paint was dried I added a wash

around the reliefs and drybrushed some

highlights over the raised areas using the

Although this aircraft was kept clean by

its aircrew I wanted to add some subtle

weathering effects. I used Oil Brushers Grey

oil paint to dab along the inside of the wing

I worked on a few of the other areas in the

meantime. I built up the resin exhaust section

and painted the metal areas using Ammo by

Mig Metal Colours. This was a marked change

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and fuselage panels, which I blended using a

wide brush. This added a nice gentle fade to

the leading edge of each panel. I added some

exhaust streaks to the various vents using

Streaking grime and gently blended it. I also Streaking grime and gently blended it. I also

added a few hydraulic leaks and dirty marks to

the ailerons and fl aps.

Ready for decals

The underside

Decals added to the forward

fuselage

Painting the resin engine area- I used

the Mig Ammo Engine Set for this

Adding the dirt and

a dark wash to the

exhaust

Using Oil Brushers to add the grime

associated with the exhaust

Fuel tankd painted

XF-19, and a pencil

used to simulate any

chips and dirt

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