GWH 1/144 Avro Vulcan K.2 Tanker

So for the big painting session! Im a rookie when it comes to camo, especially hard edge camo. The instructions are the right scale, so supposedly, you should be able to photo copy and make paper-masks of it. However, I dont have a copier but I decided to try and use the instructions anyway. I started to get a feel for the camo by marking the masking tape:



It was soon clear that it wouldnt work since the aircraft has curves etc. I decided to use the markings as a guide and nothing more. Im not very good at masking and decided it would be best if I just tried to make it as close as possible instead of trying to make an exact copy of the camo:







I managed to spill paint twice (Must remember to use less paint), and unfortunatly, both times exactly on the masking tape edge. Capillary reaction, that's normally a good friend made sure it turned out bad.





On other places, i was really happy with the result:



Tried to remedy the mistakes:





The final results:





There is still some detail painting to do, but Im hoping to put down the first clear coat tonight. Until next time, cheers!

Yummy yummy paint job! Gillar det skarpt, bra fixat färgspill också. Ett lock till sprutan kanske? :-)

Snärtigt målat. Grått och grönt är en klassiker.

Den där plåttriangeln blev för go med färg på!

The final WIP update:

I noticed that the refuelling basket is already included but in an unfolded state. So to use a scratch built one, I would have to carve out this in some way. I decided to skip the frustration and just have it the way it is. I would have wanted GWH to include an option for it to be out since that would look so much more impressive.


Decalling:

Theres alot of decals for a 1/144 and thats nice! Had no problems with the decals except that they might be a little glossy.




Weathering:

Decided not to wash all of the panel lines since its so many and it might look overwhelming, I used an oil wash for the panel lines and streaking.






Attached the last of the aerials at the front



Reveal:

I decided to paint the stand with Mr Metal buffable(stainless). I did it quickly with a hairy stick and the finish is somewhat satisfying, I wouldve used an airbrush if I had the time.


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