Guy Rump
Very nice build! 👍

CaptGPF
One word - perfect

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work and effects.

John
I am in awe of your metallic finishes. 👍

Mid Franconian
A pleasure to look at! I like the classic RCAF 104 loadout with 5 x BL755.

Michael Kohl
I love the canadian Starfighters. Great to see suchban excellent model of them.

Neuling
Impressive finish and paintwork!

Rob K. Author
Thank you for all your kind words. With the excellent paints like AK Xtreme, MRP Super Silver and Mr Color Metallic II (thinned with rapid thinner), it is easy to do. For me this is easier (and faster) than a convincing painted camouflage pattern. Appreciate all the feedback 👍

John
Thanks for the details on your finishes. I still use Alclad but it's finicky of course. I may try the rapid thinner trick, I have heard it works well and your build is proof. Do you still use Alclads for the heat stains (blue, etc.)?

Rob K. Author
It has been a while back but I am pretty sure on the CF-104 on the tail, just in front of the exhaust area there is a base of AK Pale burnt metal and the weathering was done with Tamiya Weathering master set B&D, which is easily wiped clean with water if overdone. (See attached stash)
For the Super Sabre exhaust area (see other album/project) I used Pale burnt metal as a base followed by light vertical airbrush passes of Tamiya Clear Red, Yellow and Blue (in that order -X27,24,23), although sparingly as in 1956 the airframes were rather new. Hope this helps.

John
Rob, thank you! That is very helpful. I haven't really tried much of the Weathering Master sets. I have the snow/soot/rust one but didn't really like it (there being better ways to do soot & snow, IMO). Haven't done any super rusty exhausts lately but I can see how it would work for that. I also see the utility for doing heat stains, being able to wipe it off and start over is a major bonus.