Decals, Clear Varnish, Panelline Wash - Dornier Do335 A-12 1/48 Tamiya Scale Model, Ak interactive

Welcome to the second Series of scalemodeling Aircrafts! This time featuring the Dornier Do335 A-12 Anteater with a double cockpit. WATCH IT IN 4K!
In this Episode we're going to add a clear varnish to set things up for the decals and a panelline wash. Finishing the model with a matt varnish to get ready for the subsequent weathering steps.
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[@FlyingSModels]

Excellent! Love the custom masks for the insignia!!

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Thanks Chad!!! I learned a lot to what I have to pay more attention to! But it‘s easier to make them yourself than to get upset about a bad decal 😄 thank you for supporting the channel!!!

[@MAN394631]

Ich finde deine Art der Lackierung und des Alterns sehr überzeugend, einfach Klasse

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Danke Dir!!! Es ist auch spannender die Bemalung zu so zu gestalten, als einfach eine Farbe über die Grundierung zu malen...

[@MAN394631]

@@AirandGroundinScale Sooooo isses, die Bemalung ist auch bei mir mit das Wichtigste. Ein Modell steht oder fällt mit der Lackierung. Da kannst du auch noch so viele Ätzteile einbauen, wenn die Lackierung mies ist, retten die Ätzteile auch nichts mehr.

[@joemiriani691]

Thanks so much for what you are doing! I have the Tamiya DO335A Pfeil model (which is somewhat different from your kit, but not that much differnt) and I will be using your videos to construct my model. I look forward to learning your techniques!

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Have fun with the model! I was surprised how big this aircraft was... Very nice, that you got something out of my videos!

[@markusv311]

Good looking progress of this awesome plane. keep on going👍 Cool to see your chanel grow

[@AirandGroundinScale]

It grows from video to video :D But it's so nice to have some viewers who always tune in and leave a nice comment like you do, Markus!!!

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Just found your channel, great vids!!! Bring on some more and love the Luftwaffe models

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Nice having you Kevin! Have you already subscribed? Because Luftwaffe Models are my favourite design :) Thank you for your Support!

Great video. Greetings Aleš 😎👍

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Thank you for the nice Comment!!!

@@AirandGroundinScale You're welcome. You have a really perfect channel and does a great job. I believe that your channel will only grow. Stay safe. Aleš😎✌️

[@AirandGroundinScale]

@ I hope there will be more such nice people like you, who will follow me :) Thx, you too!!

[@johnnichols9056]

You can thinly apply paint for the markings when they were either weathered or thinly applied originally.

[@AirandGroundinScale]

In my next episode on the Bf 109 I made again masks on my own and painted them on the aircraft. This time better results and much better tools!

[@barrywhitfield930]

Looks amazing so far! Great job with the masks especially since they were cut by hand. I really like the contrast between the greens, the light green I feel is a little lighter than it would have been on the real aircraft at the time(at least it looks that way in the video), but having said that I do prefer it like it is, I think the "normal" colours look too much alike, certainly the early war camo colours RLM70/71. Please continue with these great video's and builds, looking forward to the next one.

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Yes Barry, just saw a picture of the real aircraft in a museum and the lighter green is to saturated on my model, like you noticed correctly. But I think it makes it a little bit more interesting on a scalemodel, to have a little bit of contrast... The RLM 70/71 combination is much more on the duller side, but combined with a winter camo it could be very interesting! Always happy to share my WIP as videos... Thank you for tuning in and your support!!!

[@barrywhitfield930]

Totally agree

[@markusv311]

Hi Leon, hope you are doing well? Just went trough your splinter camo technique at the Do again. Will use it on my Ju 88 gettin primed in the next days. Still amazed about the presentations of your builds👍

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Markus, nice to read a comment from you!!! Became father and this little 1:1 model takes a lot of time :) I really love these splinter camos, especially on the Ju-87... I already got the model :) Good luck with your Ju-88 and have a great weekend!

[@markusv311]

Congratulations Leon, great to her that, wish you three all the best and health🙂. Enjoy it, I know with my three boys how much time it takes🤣. Oh yes, a 87 with the splinter camo is on my to do list too👍

[@AirandGroundinScale]

@@markusv311 Thanks a lot Markus!!! :) three boys... :O :)

[@travis_thompson]

Great stuff as always, if you enjoy using masks have a look at the silhouette range of cutters, I brought the portrait 2 as it's smaller and cheaper than the cameo 4 but does the same things.

[@AirandGroundinScale]

@Travis Thompson I'll absolutely have a look at your recommendations!!! Thanks for the comment and your support!!!

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Hey Travis, following your advice about cutters, I bought the cameo 4 (the bigger size is handy for other projects) and I'm really looking forward to make my own masks! Thanks again for your advice!!!

[@travis_thompson]

@@AirandGroundinScale you won't be disappointed, although my wife's made more use of mine making custom t-shirts and travel coffee mugs for gifts than I have so far for modelling🤣

[@AirandGroundinScale]

It wasn‘t very difficult to suggest buying the cutter to my wife. But rather more expensive, we had to get the cameo 4 instead of the portrait ;)

[@mattcollett2098]

Leon, the project is coming along great! Looking really good and I can't wait to check out the weathering (this time I will remember to wear clothes I don't mind getting dirty while watching). Indeed, 500 subs is just around the corner and I'm happy to be supporting your channel! I have a few questions: Do you know if the Gauzy is acrylic based? How long do you allow the clear to cure before you move to panel line washing?

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Matt, this time I'll just start with the weathering and look how much I'll apply :) So nice to have such interested Subscribers like You!!! The gauzy is acrylic based in my opinion: Doesn't smell very bad, and it cleans with water = acrylic / smells toxic = lacquer, enamels, etc. :D The Gauzy dried almost instantly, I think you could almost start right away, but I let it cure for several hours - at best, over night - before I'll start with the wash for my peace of mind... Thank you very much for your comment and your support!!!

[@mattcollett2098]

@@AirandGroundinScale You're welcome and thanks for answering my questions!

[@giorgosgr2]

Thanks for sharing, I am curious why you polish with stick after ak gauzy? And gauzy you use it directly from bottle?

[@AirandGroundinScale]

The first layer of gauzy wasn't very glossy, so I tried to even it out a little bit with the polisher. The second layer was already better. Next time I'll try some other method... Yes, I used the gauzy without thinning, directly from the bottle. Thank you for tuning in Giorgos!!!

[@markusv311]

Hi Leon, short question, is the ak gauzy your absolut first choice for a gloss finish? I struggle alot with geting silvered decals. I relly think that your step with the polishing and another coat is crucial. Will try this on my next build. Do you polish with the stick dry? Would be wet even better? Thanks for your help

[@AirandGroundinScale]

The Ak Gauzy worked best for a gloss finish. I have often the same Problem with decals. Your right, I could have polished it with a wet polishing stick for a better result, thank you for the advice!

[@marckjrnielsen7565]

First you say "wait a couple of minutes, and wipe the excess off" and right after u say "wait 30 minutes" 🤔

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Hey Marc! Thx for the comment. Sometimes the colors behave differently, depending on how much you thin them down or what brand they are. I recommend trying first on a surface on the model, which isn't very much exposed...