F-32 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 While the primer is drying on the A model I've started to crack on with the D model. Probably going to be in VF-101 colours from Sept 2004. Parts are glued together and green stuff will have been applied by the time this is read. photo9 by tony_inkster, on Flickr Untitled by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (3) by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (2) by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (5) by tony_inkster, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm defo getting interested in these (and other 1/144 kits of this type) dont want to rush you but I can't wait to see these done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm defo getting interested in these (and other 1/144 kits of this type)dont want to rush you but I can't wait to see these done Me to! I think they look great. Are they to small to pre-shade? They look about 5" long, but without seeing one I wouldn't know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyAl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm defo getting interested in these (and other 1/144 kits of this type)dont want to rush you but I can't wait to see these done Me to! I think they look great. Are they to small to pre-shade? They look about 5" long, but without seeing one I wouldn't know! In looking about on the web I found this youtube video: Click me Some serious talent going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Nice job so far Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 In looking about on the web I found this youtube video:Click me Some serious talent going on there. Holy Tomcats Batman! Ridiculous skills going on there... Apologies for thread hijacking. Having seen these being built, they are probably the only Revell planes I would touch, they are seriously well detailed for their size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 In looking about on the web I found this youtube video:Click me Some serious talent going on there. All good, however you wouldn't have power on while landing so them lights are a bit pointless, good though! Have you done any more Tony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 A strange concept I know, but it's normal practice to go full power, even into reheat as soon as the aircraft is on the deck, just in case the wires are missed. You have to be ready for this, too late and the jet plops off the end. There are some great pictures of hornets doing this, the arrestor system can even fight the power of the engines! Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 A strange concept I know, but it's normal practice to go full power, even into reheat as soon as the aircraft is on the deck, just in case the wires are missed. You have to be ready for this, too late and the jet plops off the end. There are some great pictures of hornets doing this, the arrestor system can even fight the power of the engines!Joel No I know that, but the model is on the wire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 All good, however you wouldn't have power on while landing so them lights are a bit pointless, good though! When military aircraft land on a carrier deck, as soon as they snag the wire they go to full afterburner until they come to a complete standstill. This is in case the arrestor cable snaps, because they will require full afterburner to get back off the deck in one piece when the cable lets go (if they are lucky that is). This is standard practice in carrier operations. Armitage Oh, ok, I see it was covered between the time I opened that thread this morning and answered it this afternoon! Armitage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I knew that ! ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 It'll be be getting some more attention tonight, I need to fill and rub down around the vertical fins and then it'll be in the spray booth for the first coat of primer Whilst it's in the booth I'll crack on with the A model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mullen Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Great work so far Just one thing - this is an F-14D and they didn't have the two bumps under the wing glove (the two circled on the right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Andy, I'll hack 'em off this afternoon She's all in one piece now, just got to rub down around the floor and then she'll be primed. Engine bays on the A model needed another coat but hopefully the first paint will be on the airframe this afternoon. photo (3) by tony_inkster, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Coming on nicely, didn't realise the u/c bays were detailed as well, must pick one of these up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 likewise ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Finally managed to pull my finger out on this one! New brushes were purchased on Saturday and all panel lines were pre-shaded, I'm now searching for replacement eye balls photo (3) by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (1) by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (2) by tony_inkster, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Preshading at this scale, brilliant, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Now that's some impressive skills in following all those tiny panel lines ! I can see why you need new eyeballs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I agree with him ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Right, seeing all the great models at Cosford has kicked me up the a$$ to finish my two Cats! Paint now added to the D, the photo's don't show it but the pre-shaded panel lines worked nicely, I thought I'd put too much paint on at one point (rattle can) but when it dried it was just what I was after. Vertical tails have had their first coat and the cockpit will be finished tonight. All going well I reckon this one will be finished by Wednesday! photo (1) by tony_inkster, on Flickr photo (2) by tony_inkster, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I love that feeling when arriving back home from a model show and the urge to build has the best of me... I see I'm not the only one ! Looking good, you can sure complete this before the end of the STGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I love that feeling when arriving back home from a model show and the urge to build has the best of me... I see I'm not the only one !Looking good, you can sure complete this before the end of the STGB my thoughts exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Two coats on all the black bits, the external fuel tanks are on and the AIM-54's will be added tonight. Getting closer! photo[1] by tony_inkster, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 That is coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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