Revell 1/48 P-61 Black Widow, "Midnight Mickey"

[DRUMS01]

Nikola, I really like the colors you have given her and the wear marks and exhaust stains are perfect.

When I make tarps with tissue my general mix is to parts water for one part white glue. As for the number of tissues, that may be a personal choice, but normally I begin with 2-3 as one normally becomes far too fragile. When using more than one tissue, make sure to clean up and unify the edges (uniformed thickness). Next I determine what kind of tarps they will be (small or large, thin or thick, canvas or cloth, etc.), where they are located (meaning what are they covering and why); all of this to make them part of the modeling story. Once they are dry I look at the detailing of the tarps for instance, hems or seams, eyelets both with and without rope for tie downs, then the painting and shading begins.

I really like your build and am looking forward in seeing the final reveal. GREAT JOB!

Ben

[Nikola]

Nikola, I really like the colors you have given her and the wear marks and exhaust stains are perfect.

When I make tarps with tissue my general mix is to parts water for one part white glue. As for the number of tissues, that may be a personal choice, but normally I begin with 2-3 as one normally becomes far too fragile. When using more than one tissue, make sure to clean up and unify the edges (uniformed thickness). Next I determine what kind of tarps they will be (small or large, thin or thick, canvas or cloth, etc.), where they are located (meaning what are they covering and why); all of this to make them part of the modeling story. Once they are dry I look at the detailing of the tarps for instance, hems or seams, eyelets both with and without rope for tie downs, then the painting and shading begins.

I really like your build and am looking forward in seeing the final reveal. GREAT JOB!

Ben

Hi Ben,

Thank you, I am glad you like it so far.

Also, thank you very much for the tips! Much appreciated!
Didn't think of the details, but now I will have a more thorough look at them definitely, especially the eyelets.

I primed the tarps in black and the next step is painting and weathering.

Will update soon I hope.

Best,
Nikola

[Nikola]

Nice! I was just given one of these models so I'm watching with interest.

Hi BigWall,

Thank you! Appreciated.

Definitely arm yourself with patience, but it is worth it no doubt. Very fun project, at least for me it was because I just love this plane.

Looking forward to seeing your build!

Best,
Nikola

[Nikola]

Hi gents,

This seems to work so far - tarps primed and painted with Tamiya Buff base coat.

Next, dry brushing and weathering.


Best,
Nikola

[Nikola]

A few more photos without the cling film protection...
It needs some edge cleaning and making it conform tightly to the shape which should't be a problem.
I am planning to fix them with a liquid mask so it is not cemented to the fuselage forever.

Thanks for looking!

Best,
Nikola

[Nikola]

Almost there...

[Nikola]

Hi gents,

She is finally RFI:

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=28992&p=360434#p360434

Thanks for looking.

Best,
Nikola