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Here are some
pictures of my 1:72 Zvezda Mig-23MLD.
I built this kit OOB
with no detailing and it's just an exercise for me to improve my
camoflague techniques / airbrushing skills. I didn't use any paint mask and
I wanted to paint the camo freehand. Since most people want to know how to
do camo
freehand and how to use Mr.Color paint, the following describes my techniques:
1.
First, I paint the model all black which will provide nice outline of the color
difference in the camo.
2. Mix
Mr. Color Paint, using 1 part of paint, 1 part of Mr.Color Thinner and 1/4
part of Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. The Mr. Leveling Thinner prevents the
paint from forming a co-web when spraying from the air-brush.
3. Use 1
psi or lower to paint the camo.
4. Paint
the fading in the inner area of the camo: Just repeat step 2-3
with 1/4 of white
5. Use
an enamel based wash to bring out the raised panel lines.
I use a badger
gravity feed 200 GF which is quite good for doing camoflague. The only
other thing noted is the canopy outline. I need to use an bigger and
smaller mask and airbrush to create the tiny canopy outline mostly found in
Russian aircraft such as the MiG-21 and MiG-23. This is a time consuming
process, and if anyone has a better technique, please let me know!
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It took me 2 weeks
to finish this kit and I hope you like it!
With Love from Hong
Kong,
Jeffrey
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