New FMS Zero

[retiredflyer]

I posted these photos in another thread, but I thought I would put them here too.  I tried my attempt at weathering my FMS Zero and I think (even though I was winging it) it came out rather well.  She has that war-torn look I was striving for. Didn't want the new plane look. A bit of freehand airbrushing, and a topcoat of Minwax Poly and it came out pretty dirty looking. Can't wait to fly her in the spring....too cold here in Maine now.....4 below zero this morning.

Keith

[tchap]

RE: New FMS Zero

I posted these photos in another thread, but I thought I would put them here too.  I tried my attempt at weathering my FMS Zero and I think (even though I was winging it) it came out rather well.  She has that war-torn look I was striving for. Didn't want the new plane look. A bit of freehand airbrushing, and a topcoat of Minwax Poly and it came out pretty dirty looking. Can't wait to fly her in the spring....too cold here in Maine now.....4 below zero this morning.

Keith

I like the look. Great job..

[SOB8604]

RE: New FMS Zero

Looks great!

[Capt. Crunch]

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I like it! Nice job


Jeff

[Grossman56]

RE: New FMS Zero

WOW, blows my mind Retired!!
Ordered an airbrush this weekend and am going to try this out!!

Grossman56

[FLY BOY]

RE: New FMS Zero

Dirty bird.  :D Looks good!

[hick20]

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looking great !

[rc-eflyer]

RE: New FMS Zero

Very nice job, you obviously have a knack for weathering. I'd like to do some of that on my FW P-51. I do have some airbrushing experience but am definitely NOT artistically enabled :( . Did you use acrylics? Any tips or techniques you could share would be great.

Thanks
Steve

[retiredflyer]

RE: New FMS Zero

Thanks for all the kudos everyone, but this actually was an "as crap" moment originally. I just airbrushed a basic, hobby craft black on the panel lines. I didn't even do that great of a job, I thought at first. After a few hours I applied, by brush, a topcoat of the Minwax Poly. Well, it immediately started to smear the black! As I brushed lightly it spread and filled in everywhere. The final look is actually pretty cool. My next bird in process is the Freewing P-51. I also will attempt some weathering, but not as much as she is silver and I don't think it would look as good.

Keith

[Grossman56]

RE: New FMS Zero

Yeah, you're right Keith, a little gunsmoke and exhaust stains and they look pretty good.  If you really want to get creative, paint the panels different shades of aluminum/chrome/silver to get a more realistic look.

Grossman56