alex Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to present my newest model. It's the good old tamiya Skyray. It was generally fun to build, fitting and detailing is very good, but the decals are not. They are rather thick, and didn't react with the softeners I work with (micro sol). The building was OOB, I haven't even added the seat belts. Colours are Modelmaster enamel, Light Gull Grey and white, after a preshade. I kept weathering to a absolute minimum (actually just some washing), as the aircrafts looked always very clean. My daughter wanted the aircraft to fly, so she drew a nice cloudy landscape. Isn't she sweet? Thanks for watching! Alex 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaker Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 She's a beauty! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 That is an impressive looking model, and your daughter's sky scape is very sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Beautiful "ford" Alex,painting is superb and well photographed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have a soft spot for the Skyray and your's is a lovely looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavDoc Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Very nice job ! I think the Skyray is the best looking airplane the US Navy ever flew --------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wow that's lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 A very clean model, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 very nice work looks great. ive got his bigger brother(1/48) to make at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 A stunner. Very nice. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Great job, Very nice Skyray there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Great job on that Ford! It looks beautiful. I have done exactly the same decoration in the past and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Always wanted to build another one and your build has rekindled the desire! Great job JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raif Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Beautifully finished, I love the Skyray and I made the same kit in the same markings some time ago which I also posted on here, I loved the kit so easy to build but guess thats Tamiya for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Beautiful! Very neat paint job you have done there! As others have mentioned, I also did this scheme, many years ago using Airfix and Microscale decals - always had a soft spot for it so now also have the 1/48 version to do sometime. Thanks for showing. ATBRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Cracking Ford! Lovely finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 One of my favourite Navy planes. It's really got a character all of its own. Splendid finish! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Beautifully done Alex, one of the better jobs I've seen on using preshading, which typically disappears or is overdone. One thing to think about on the AIM-9Bs is the seeker, which was clear "glass" on that version. I typically drill out the front to a shallow depth, paint it silver, and then put in a blob of white glue, which dries into a clear "glass", and cover that when dry with clear acrylic. Regards, Murph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 This is a real beauty ! The Skyray is a great-looking craft and your fine model replicates it wonderfully here. Very nicely done ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks for all the nice comments! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhtmo Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Lovely build. I love the look of the Skyray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 don't see this one finished very often well done you did her proud Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I just received this (replacement) kit, and was wondering if I should build it OOB...looks like my mind is made up. Thanks!! Excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Lovely looking ray. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Lovely work on a great kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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