Matt308
Glock Perfection
It's been a while since I have made a model that was my own. I am rusty. I am steeped in 20yo modeling techology of yesterday. I have only embraced acrylics in the last year or so and I have zero putty skills. Basically, I suck.
So here is the beginning of a thread where I document my disaster of broadening my horizons. I hope to learn from all and expect that you will guide me with suggestions.
My intentions are to paint the SR-71 with Model Masters Flat Black Acryl. I have used the same for the D-21 drone to get a feel and have realized that acrylic is NOT the same as enamel when painting. The flat black was watered too thin and became spotty. I'm thinking of using distilled water to minimize spotting too. Once I detailed the drone with a lead pencil, I applied a spray coat of Model Masters Flat Clear Acryl to seal. The pencil detail and its graphite effect were muted too much in my opinion.
I attempted to sand the three pitot probes in a half-hearted fashion. In my past modeling I used a sewing needle where appropriate, but in this case that didn't seem suitable. I don't like the probes looks. Too bulky.
You will find different versions of the D-21 with respect to the color of the inlet spike. I chose to do mine similar to that of some of the earlier configurations that were not to far from the prototype.
I'm still uncertain as to what putty is advisable. I found some Testors at a local store and am not happy with the results. It does not dry fast, consistent, and sands poorly.
So here is the beginning of a thread where I document my disaster of broadening my horizons. I hope to learn from all and expect that you will guide me with suggestions.
My intentions are to paint the SR-71 with Model Masters Flat Black Acryl. I have used the same for the D-21 drone to get a feel and have realized that acrylic is NOT the same as enamel when painting. The flat black was watered too thin and became spotty. I'm thinking of using distilled water to minimize spotting too. Once I detailed the drone with a lead pencil, I applied a spray coat of Model Masters Flat Clear Acryl to seal. The pencil detail and its graphite effect were muted too much in my opinion.
I attempted to sand the three pitot probes in a half-hearted fashion. In my past modeling I used a sewing needle where appropriate, but in this case that didn't seem suitable. I don't like the probes looks. Too bulky.
You will find different versions of the D-21 with respect to the color of the inlet spike. I chose to do mine similar to that of some of the earlier configurations that were not to far from the prototype.
I'm still uncertain as to what putty is advisable. I found some Testors at a local store and am not happy with the results. It does not dry fast, consistent, and sands poorly.