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Bladerunner
PostPosted: 14 Feb 2012, 09:11 
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That is correct. Otherwise it will look odd having a weathered model, but the decals are factory fresh? Most of the time I seal it with a matt varnish, but sometimes, especially on a heavilly weathered model, I dont seal it... for better effect.

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Mistral
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I always seal the pastel with matt/satin varnish.

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Mistral
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Inside of canopy with some detail added :

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Mistral
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Cockpit detail before adding canopy in open position :

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Mistral
PostPosted: 18 Mar 2012, 19:17 
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Rear end detail :

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The Aires resin exhaust is just peachy. Note the gap around the exhaust nozzle and rear fuselage - the real aircraft is just like that ! :

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Mistral
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Underside :

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Mistral
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Mistral
PostPosted: 18 Mar 2012, 19:21 
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Another one consigned to the dark cupboard :shock:

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jeffreynic
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Mistral, that is a master piece. Your shading with pastels really brings it to life. =D>
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avgass
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=D> =D> =D>

Stunning !! And as Jeffreynic says, your pastel work is top notch.

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Kremlin
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Amazingly realistic ... Absolutely first class Mistral :smt023 \:D/

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ChopperPilot
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=D> :smt023

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Metallicus
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Fantastic work!! =D> =D> =D>
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Mistral
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Thanks guys ! :smt023
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HABU
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Amazing result there Mistral! - will be checking in on the MiG regularly...
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