Jasonb13 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hi all... I've been working on this for the last few months and I'm calling it done. It was a kit I got for free a few years ago, and I planned to build it to partner an F-14 Tomcat as I had a decal sheet for both. I built the Tomcat 3 years ago, and finally got this one finished. I used it as a chance to experiment and try new things. It's my first time using an airbrush on an aircraft, and I tried pre-shading. I also used oils for a pin wash on the panels for the first time, though only on the upper surfaces (I used my Florys wash on the underside as a comparison). I used Vallejo Model Air for the main colours, and I liked them, apart from how easy they scratched after being applied. I tried some AK True Metal on some of the exhausts, and also scratch-built some Intake Covers using plastic card, foam and foil from a margarine tub. All in all, I'm happy enough with it. It won't win anything, but it's a nice scheme and some of the new things I tried worked out ok, while others didn't. I'm afraid the photos are a little over-exposed, I'm having a little competition with myself to see which improves first, my modelling or my photography! I added a couple of both aircraft together at the end to give a little comparison. All comments/advice welcome, it's the best way to learn. Thanks... Kit: Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet Scale: 1:48 Paint & Weathering: Airbrushed with Vallejo Model Air acrylics. Weathered with Flory Wash, Citadel Nuln Oil, Oils and AK True Metal Extras: Fightertown Tophatter Anniversary Decals, scratch-built Intake Covers. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very resplendent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks AngstROM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Love the Special Scheme - Striking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Looks very nice! Toohatters par excelance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hello,Jason - Both your 'Hornet' and 'Tomcat' builds are fine tributes to the aircraft types and their famous squadron. I love the quality and detail of the painting and finishing work and commend the very subtle but effective weathering.They both show great extra details,homemade intake covers are what I enjoy including in my builds where applicable. Splendid work indeed. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Is the first time that you use the airbrush?.... Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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