Mil Mi-24 Hind-A
Here are a few pics of my 1:72 Hasegawa Mil Mi-24 Hind-A. Aside from the engine particle separators (which came a snap together Monogram Mi-24 Hind-D), the model was built out of box. The Ethiopian Air Force roundels came from an ARC member, while the other markings came from the spare decal bin.
The finish is a combination of Humbrol and Model Master enamels (the sand color is a Humbrol mix of Hu103 and Hu94, the drab color is Model Master Russian Earth Gray, and the bottom is Russian Underside Blue). After applying the base colors, white was added to each color and then reapplied to define the camouflage pattern and to also fade the finish a bit.
After applying a Future gloss coat, the panel lines were accentuated with a thinner wash. The Dot Filter technique was used to weather the finish a bit further. Everything was sealed up with Acryl Dull Coat. Stretched sprue antennas complete the build.
Comments
Marvelous work in the one true scale :)
Great subtle tones on the camouflage, Alby. I love these out-of-the-ordinary models.
<Thanks Joseph!
I see I forgot to add "Underside Blue" to the text I sent (for the bottom color. It just says Russian- :-p).
Thanks again!
Cheers,
Alby
Something kinda sad about the way that things have come to be. Desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?
Great build Alby...Without
Great build Alby...Without appearing stupid can i ask.what is this ''Dot Filter Technique'' and how is it used? Regards. Ross.
Dot filter technique
Thank you for the kind comment on my Mi-24. The dot filter technique is basically taking small dots of contrasting colors or weathering colors (oil paints work best, but enamels will work too) and applying them to a Future or other acrylic coated model. After applying the dots, use a low odor paint thinner to dilute the dots until just a trace remains (it is a forgiving technique- apply more paint if you remove too much). FSM just had a feature in their May '08 issue which explains how to use this technique more in-depth.
Cheers,
Alby
Something kinda sad about the way that things have come to be. Desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?
Text has been corrected
Hi Alby,
I corrected your text and added "Underside Blue"
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks Tim!
I appreciate you fixing my fubar.
Cheers,
Alby
Something kinda sad about the way that things have come to be. Desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?