Tuesday 23 August 2016

Hogging the limelight - part 2

Remember the Warthog build from earlier this month?  Well here it is finished at last.
I went for a green/green/grey camo finish and used the kit decals.  This last turned out to be a problem which eventually required three coats of varnish on the affected areas to make the decals adhere properly.
Still, for an old kit it looks OK.


14 comments:

Ken H said...

I'm a bit of a fan of Phacochoerus Anti-Armouros, and I'm liking this came scheme. But here's a question for you Tim, how do you stop decals looking sort of separate to the rest of the scheme, they always appeR a bit shiny and, well , recently applied, whenever I've used them ( the water slide transfer type). On another note, where on earth will you fight when the weather turns? Or iare Moscow campaigns already in your sights!

Don M said...

I love that ugly bird but then two of them saved my butt once so I'm some what biased...)

Ken try Tamiya Decal Set....really works.

Mr Grant said...

Lubbly jubbly. Do like me a bit of A-10 action. Well done Tim!

Conrad Kinch said...

Looking sharp squire!

Tim Gow said...

Ken H
I give everything a coat of varnish. And Don's decal set suggestion helps too.
As to General Winter, most of my games are played indoors and the Sheffield club meets in a massive hall....

Tim Gow said...

Don M
It's certainly ugly but given that one of the bombs fell off while I was taking the photos it may not be very militarily efficient...

Tim Gow said...

Nick Grant
Happy to oblige Nick.

Tim Gow said...

Conrad Kinch
I wonder it it'll ever hit a target...

Ken H said...

Tim, many thanks for the decal suggestion, and thanks to Don also. The Skipton model shop will be visited today! Much appreciated gents.

Paul Foster said...

Nice platform Tim. The scheme looks top notch!

Tim Gow said...

Ken H
I'm sure it will be a very targeted shopping trip and that you'll remain immune to impulse purchasing....

Tim Gow said...

Paul Foster
Thanks - I'll soon need a bigger box for all these aircraft...

Pete. said...

Certainly looks the part Tim.

Cheers,

Pete.

Ken H said...

Absolutely Tim, no collateral damage is intended,many I will also be chanting my perpetual mantra " you do NOT need a new period, you do NOT need a new period". It never works but saying it makes me fee sol much happier.