Sunliner Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Just wondering if anyone has done the digital camo paint scheme successfully and has any tips. I've tried twice with fair results at best. My main problem is my lack of patience when doing the masking, but the compound curves around the nose area are driving me nuts too. I'm gonna get it though, one day....! -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel V Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Frank Steffens managed to do it : http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....c=91272&hl= http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....c=90396&hl= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Eek! That's good! I'm goin' nuts doing it in 1:48; can't imagine 1:72. -Mike (breaking out the gloves and EZ-Off for another paint stripping session.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sounds like you have a cool project. Got any pic to share of what you have so far? I'm thinking about doing the same jet....just getting collection all of the info/photos for reference for the moment. Hopefully I can tackle this project this year. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 ..... Got any pic to share of what you have so far? ......Mike I have a few from the first go-round, Mk II looks even more goofy so it's getting stripped as I type. The section forward of the canopy is what really drives me batty but I noticed even on the real jet, everything isn't perfectly lined up. I really need to get the size of the individual sections done better-I'm not gonna drive myself further into insanity by trying to match the exact pattern. Also I just learned yesterday that there's five colors instead of the three I thought (dang.) I may just stay with three. I have a life, after all ;) . Anyway, here's a few of the first disaster... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks Dave! I just ordered your VMFA-314 "We're Back" sheet. Looks like the markings should work for this but ss the new project you mentioned more appropriate for the digi camo? I've still got a long time before I'm ready to do decals... -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 There will also be the digital AH-1W.... Now that I would be interested in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The section forward of the canopy is what really drives me batty but I noticed even on the real jet, everything isn't perfectly lined up. Also I just learned yesterday that there's five colors instead of the three I thought (dang.) I may just stay with three. I have a life, after all :D It's coming along very nice. So, was the digi-camo on the real jet were painted by matching the panal lines? Wow, the real camo was painted with 5 colors...interesting. Can you tell me what colors you are using and do you know the other 3 colors? Thans Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 that looks great whit what you have done so far hoat ff to yo far a job well done. cant waite for that sheet to come out dva. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 It's coming along very nice. So, was the digi-camo on the real jet were painted by matching the panal lines? Wow, the real camo was painted with 5 colors...interesting. Can you tell me what colors you are using and do you know the other 3 colors? Thans Mike Dave's got another post somewhere on ARC listing the proper FS numbers for the 5 colors. Found that of course after I started Gonna search for that one when I get ready to repaint. What I used is Light Ghost grey, (lightest) Euro I grey (darkest), and a mix of dark ghost/Euro1 for the middle grey color. Also FYI: I found that blue painters tape does in fact leave residue...I've used it before on models but never in such quantities as on this project! -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Dave's got another post somewhere on ARC listing the proper FS numbers for the 5 colors. Found that of course after I started :blink: Gonna search for that one when I get ready to repaint. What I used is Light Ghost grey, (lightest) Euro I grey (darkest), and a mix of dark ghost/Euro1 for the middle grey color. Also FYI: I found that blue painters tape does in fact leave residue...I've used it before on models but never in such quantities as on this project! -Mike I guess I better start looking for that post by Dave....or Hey DAVE!! Yo buddy can brother get some help :D It would be hard to get away from the residue on the model when doing this camo. I'm sure it was pain masking all those squares, but the result is loookin' super Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Steffens Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) I have a few from the first go-round, Mk II looks even more goofy so it's getting stripped as I type. The section forward of the canopy is what really drives me batty but I noticed even on the real jet, everything isn't perfectly lined up. I really need to get the size of the individual sections done better-I'm not gonna drive myself further into insanity by trying to match the exact pattern. Also I just learned yesterday that there's five colors instead of the three I thought (dang.) I may just stay with three. I have a life, after all .Anyway, here's a few of the first disaster... Looks great, the colors you are using are correct, the dark gray I used (gunship gray) is too dark, I think should be Dark Gull Gray, which is what it looks like you are using. To speed things up, I placed masking paper on a cutting board, laid out different sized grids on the tape, and cut them out. They were applied perpendicular/parallel to the centerline of the plane, so that all of the "pixels" were at right angles. I painted the darkest color first, masked over it, and then applied the next lightest color. Try not to coat too heavy, or you'll have ridges in the paint by the time you get to Light Ghost Gray. Don't forget to paint the pylons and center drop tank also! Edited January 24, 2008 by Frank Steffens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aim9xray Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Dave's got another post somewhere on ARC listing the proper FS numbers for the 5 colors. Found that of course after I started :blink: Gonna search for that one when I get ready to repaint. Six colors actually. If hydraulic fluid counts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_Flory Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Here's my stab at it :blink: I know it a bit dark but it's going to have a dark wash to even things out. Never again, No I night do the cobra too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderhead7 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thats a cool paint job!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Dang Phil, that is dang gooood. Now, are you painting it will all 5 colors or what? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Can't believe the effort and good results you all have made on this pattern :) Would have made me :) just by trying to mask the darn thing! My hat's off to you all :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice, Phil! That is a heck of a lot better than mine. As for the leak picture, McDonell Douglas/Boeing must have some former General Motors engineers on staff...."if it ain't leaking, it ain't full!" _Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_Flory Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 NO way Mike, yours is just as good, anyone trying this deserves a medal. That photo was taken with 3 colours on it, I then added one more after that. Drives you :blink: after a while. Happy modeling :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Great models guys... I'd love to do it myself maybe in 1/32 but i value my sanity :blink: Seems everyone is getting in on the act nowdays.. Edited January 25, 2008 by mungo1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Anyone trying this should have a psych consult! But I'm already working on my next attempt so I reckon I'm over the edge. Bad thing is, I'm already looking at that MiG & thinking...."where can I get the decals for that one?" Of course, the patterns are larger so that should be easier to do. -Mike Edited January 25, 2008 by Sunliner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 looking at that paint scheme, now i remember why i love the Strike Eagle.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_Flory Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm already looking at that MiG & thinking...."where can I get the decals for that one?" -Mike Thank god it's not just me them, I think I need treatment for this as I thought that too. :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomastewart Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Six colors actually. If hydraulic fluid counts... Hi! just browsing on the topic of digital camo and the Hornet. Looking at this pic - do you have a walkaround of this aircraft with closer details of the camo scheme? Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Filak Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Did you guys happen to see this one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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