Primer: Tamiya “Fine Surface Primer” spray can
Fuselage: A mixture of 80% Tamiya XF-11 “J.N. Green” and 20% Tamiya X-22 Clear in Tamiya X-20A thinner (ratio 2/3 paint mixture to 1/3 thinner).
Fuselage underside: A mixture of 80% Tamiya XF-12 “J.N. Grey” and 20% Tamiya X-22 Clear in Tamiya X-20A thinner (ratio 2/3 paint mixture to 1/3 thinner).
Details:
- Engine cowling (outside): Vallejo Model Air “Black” 71057.
- Engine cowling (inside): A mixture of 80% Tamiya acrylics (50% XF-8 “Flat Blue” and 50% Tamiya X-25 “Clear Green”) and 20% Tamiya X-22 Clear in Tamiya X-20A thinner (ratio 2/3 paint mixture to 1/3 thinner) [1].
- Engine: Vallejo Model Color “Oily Steel” 70865.
- Propeller: Vallejo Model Air “Silver metal” 71063
- Propeller (rear faces of blades): Vallejo Model Air “Black” 71057
- External fuel tank: Vallejo Model Air “Silver metal” 71063
- Canopy: A mixture of 80% Tamiya XF-11 “J.N. Green” and 20% Tamiya X-22 Clear in Tamiya X-20A thinner (ratio 2/3 paint mixture to 1/3 thinner). I used the Eduard canopy mask.
Finish:
- Coated with two layers of Humbrol Clear.
- Decals placed and covered with Humbrol Clear.
- Application of Citadel “Purity Seal” satin varnish spray.
References
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