Rodders154 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 How did I miss this build? Excellent work just love the engine. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks chaps! I'd like to think I'm on the home stretch now, but there's still so much left to do! All the control surfaces, the underwing racks, possibly some stores too, the drop tank... Also the method of finishing I decided to run with is far from quick.. Gonna hit it tomorrow morning full steam.. Then the next project: 3x 1:72 Harrier.. Airfix GR.1 (very nice!), Sword T.4 (looks 'challenging') and Airfix GR.9 (also nice..)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireson Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Awsome, Wish I held off with mine and followed your build first. Great work, Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Liking the sound of the Harrier project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebradog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 You model is BEAUTIFUL. Outstanding work. I've always been a fan of the 1950's US Navy blue paint scheme. I wish I had your talent to give models a true look of use. Just an aside: Don't forget to flatten tires for weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I like the wear on the wing root. It actually looks like wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks guys! You model is BEAUTIFUL. Outstanding work. I've always been a fan of the 1950's US Navy blue paint scheme. I wish I had your talent to give models a true look of use. Just an aside: Don't forget to flatten tires for weight! I'd love to! ...but they're vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'd love to! ...but they're vinyl. I've got 8 Phantoms with vinyl tyres... Nice works by the way. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Right! I managed to get about 3/4 the way through painting the rudder when I had to start preparing for our visitor this week.. I.e. tidy up the living room of all the modelling stuff because that's where she has to sleep.. Anyway, I of course didn't take any pics, but I do have a nice wide shot for now.. I do solemnly swear to use the D600 to take proper pictures when it's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 What ever you do, do not switch on the cooker. Looks great though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 WOW, great stuff. That good you are going to cook it and eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Awesome....more photos please oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 That's coming along very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Wonderful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidf66 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 That's beautiful! I want one. Kudos on a fantastic build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz973 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Superb build. Looking forward to seeing the next batch of photos! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 As am I.. Thanks chaps.. I haven't so much as looked at any kits for the last few weeks. This weekend I've been suckered into working so no progress this week either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well, it's been a while, but I got my backside into gear and got some work done on the control surfaces. It had been so long since I had sprayed anything with the regular Vallejo paints that I mixed the paint with gloss varnish instead of thinning medium and then wondered why it wasn't going on as nice as usual.. Anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Looks fantastic. I like it. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Just caught up with this, great stuff! I think this goes to show me that painting/finishing is much more than a quick blast through the airbrush, varnish, decal, varnish, done!! Thanks for showing, looking to forward to seeing it finished. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Missed this thread until now for some reason. Wow! I have a biased opinion towards the Korean War era Blue Skyraiders anyway but this is fantastic work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks chaps... Col, I would've preferred a Nam era one (which is round about now available from Trumpeter, mind..) too, but hey, affordable Skyraider! Woohoo! And the solid blue offers some interesting weathering challenges. I may revisit the whole thing as soon as all the components are painted up properly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm particularly looking forward to seeing how you represent the exhaust dirt/burn marks down the fuselage so typical of this machine. Many years ago I finished the ancient Monogram 48th scale kit in a very similar scheme and the weathering was the most enjoyable part of what was a nice kit at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Looking good Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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