butlers

Thank you! Someone on this very forum (forgive me; I forget who) explained how to use silly putty for masking, and it set me on the right path!

Haha, yes! @nimrod54 already did a great job on the inverted scene; why try to improve on it?

All, After a ~30 year hiatus from model-making, this suburban dad is getting back into the hobby (the last time I tried building something was a cheap AH-64 Apache snap-kit that I mangled back in the early 1990s). Alas, I don't have the space to safely display 1:48 or 1:72 scale models away from my son's clumsy little hands, so it's 1:144 for me (for now). I saw this post by nimrod54 and got inspired: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234958011-the-data-on-the-mig-is-inaccurate-scene-from-top-gun-in-1144th-finished/ Here is my A-4F Skyhawk in modified "Top Gun" livery, Maverick and Goose's F-14A Tomcat from the beginning of the movie, and the dreaded "Mig-28" (F-5E Tiger II): A-4F Skyhawk - Manufacturer: Eduard - Product: EDU04466 - Scale: 1:144 - Paints: Krylon Spray Paint Espresso (SCS-035), Krylon Spray Paint Cinnamon (SCS-097), and Model Master Spray Paint Medium Green (FS34102) - Decals: from the kit F-14A Tomcat - Manufacturer: Revell - Product: 04021 - Scale: 1:144 - Paints: Tamiya Spray Paint Light Ghost Gray (AS-26) and Tamiya Spray Paint Insignia White (AS-20) - Decals: custom from eBay.com username "globaltoy" "Mig 28"/F-5E Tiger II - Manufacturer: Revell - Product: 03947 - Scale: 1:144 - Paint: Krylon Spray Paint Flat Back (SCS-056) - Decals: custom from BritModeller.com username "nimrod54" Thank you again nimrod54! I know it's cliché to blame the internet for all of society's ills as of late (and I admit, it has enabled those with hate in their hearts to organize/find one another, e.g. neo-Nazis), but every now and then the world wide web surprises you. A total stranger (nimrod54) ended up being totally gracious, magnanimous, and generous with his time (and resources). I appreciate it, nimrod54. Respectfully, butler P.S. I still have a few decals left over. I will "pay it forward" and mail them to anyone who needs them! There's enough to decal at least two more "Mig-28s".

All, Greetings from the United States of America! I am utterly amazed at the level of craftmanship and precision on this forum. ...and generosity. I became a member solely so I could sing the praises of member nimrod54. He generously sent me decals (across the Atlantic Ocean, no less) to help me complete my 1:144 scale "Top Gun" lineup. I plan to post here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/87-ready-for-inspection-aircraft/ Alas, I never became a pilot myself, but I did end up serving in uniform (US Marine Corps), so I suppose the US Navy's marketing strategy worked! Now just another suburban dad, getting back into modeling after a ~30 year hiatus (when my grubby 10 year old hands tried putting together a snap-kit AH-64 Apache and failed spectacularly). Respectfully, butler