Artoor_K Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hello! I'd like to start first WIP here. Few years ago (2007 as far as I'm concerned) I build 1:32 YF-22 by Testors. It was one of my first 1:32 models. I modified it as I could but result wasn't so good. Lack of skill was visible. This time I try to do it better. As far as I love F-22 I could not force myself to convert Testors YF-22 into F-22. I know that's possible, I've seen converted models but amount of job was scaring me. Few weeks ago while reading G.I. Joe forum I stumbled on interesting info, that True Heroes F-22 is almost parfect 1:32. I quickly scanned website, if it's available in Cracow's Toys'r'Us. Of course, it was. I checked lenght and span and surprise! It's really 1:32. Because it was Christmas Sale the price was really low. And now it's time to convert a toy into model! Mine F-22 is basically the same but desert yellow/gren camo instead of gray/dark gray First of all - canopy. It was too big. According to scale drawings I cut it in proper places. Canopy now has right shape. Cut-off parts were glued to fuselage as a cockpit sidewalls Cockpit (not finished yet) was scratchbuild using paper F-22 model as a basic pattern Instrument panel was done using same method as cockpit 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Brilliant idea,looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 What a great idea! I'll watch with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Wow! what a project!! What do you plan for the engraved lines? Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 This'll be great.. Especially based on some of your other works. I had no idea there was even a toy of the F22 this size. I'm interested to see how you go with the rear of the canopy where the toy hinge was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 A very brave project . Look forward to your wonderful build. Good start... Good Luck. A MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and everyone here. May you enjoy the festivities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Wow! what a project!! What do you plan for the engraved lines? Have fun! I think I will But seriously, I have such a tool: I will scribe them to make them more thin. This'll be great.. Especially based on some of your other works. I had no idea there was even a toy of the F22 this size. I'm interested to see how you go with the rear of the canopy where the toy hinge was. I will seal this hole from below. The canopy probably will be movable. I don't decided yet. Maybe I'll make new, more proper hinge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hello! It's finally snow in Cracow. Temperature around -2o C and almost no clouds. Nice day at least. Today I've destr...errrr... disassembled F-22 so now I can begin detailing of internal areas. I've scartchbuild weapon bays... ...and sealed unnessesary holes in gear wells. I've found photo of Aires front gear well for Academy F-22 and realized that it's very simple. I've detailed front well using cooper wire and styrene: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Very interesting subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Brave man! This is what I did with the Testors monster. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931921-replacement-for-f-35/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Brave man! This is what I did with the Testors monster. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234931921-replacement-for-f-35/ I've just seen it. As I said - nice one This is my Testors YF-22... Edited December 29, 2014 by Artoor_K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 NIce job, you certainly nailed that one. I ran out of patience, not something I normally do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks a lot Yesterday I've started detailing wells and bays. This was a nightmare, because after finishing I realized that I made huge mistake. There are only about 13 of these "stripes" in F-22 bay. I made much more, TOO MUCH! In wheel bays there are only basic details by now: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 This is an interesting way to get an F-22! Mind you I wish some kits were as nice as your "toy" one. The detailing and corrections are looking really good (I'm not a rib-counter!). Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hello, I forgot how weak I am whet it comes to wiring. I always have problems with glueing wires etc. I'm not a detail/rivet counter but I see that bays below are somehow...empty. Maybe I'll try to make more wires in different sizes. Additional details are parts of some computer plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 A very interesting project ! Is the plastic used for the original "toy" compatible with standard glue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 A very interesting project ! Is the plastic used for the original "toy" compatible with standard glue ? I'm using CA gel by now but I've just made a quick test with Tamiya Extra Thin. It definitely works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 This is really cool, I'm sure it will turn out really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks a lot I've finally get Quickboost ejection seat. I tried to make the cockpit as good as I can but I think it's not good at all. Well...It's my first scratchbuilt cockpit... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 My boy got the C-130 Herc for christmas that the same true hero line. 3ft wing span! dont know if its 1/32 but dam near Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hello, Only a question today. I couldn't find any clear photo of main gear. I wonder if this below is correct? It looks like a gear of a YF-22 not F-22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hello, Today I've painted cockpit and I like it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 That looks very good! Is it completely scratchbuilt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 That looks very good! Is it completely scratchbuilt ? Thanks Only a seat is resin - ACES from Quickboost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Folks,I have a problem so I have a question. Do you know a company where I can order 1/32 decals for F-22? I wrote an email to Twobobs but they answered that they don't do such custom decal sheets. Maybe you know any company that can do it? I have no chance to design it by myself and I don't have a printer so "do-it-yourself" option is unavailable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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