nimrod54 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I have been pondering what to do for this GB and most of the ideas I have had seem to have been picked up by other modellers. So wanting to do something different, today I hit on the idea of trying recreate the inverted scene from Top Gun using this and for the fictitious MiG-28 this Well as I have never tried anything like this it's either going to be a complete b***s up or will look pretty good when and if I get it finished. It may turn out to be a bit too complex to complete in time but we will see how it goes. I still need to search for aircrew, suitable decals and then figure out how I am going to recreate the scene. :mental: All suggestions are welcome. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This is brilliant in conception alone! Looking forward to seeing you do this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Now that is a novel idea, hope that it comes off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I've got a PDF with decal art work for the Top Gun F-14's and A-4's. It's scaled for 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 but you should be able to reduce it to suit 1/144. You are welcome to a copy of the file if it is any help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Great idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 That's a great idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Now that is a cool idea, also it's got an F-5 in it, so it's even better! I'm really looking forward to watching this one progress. As for pilots, good luck I've heard of people using the figures you get in the Dragon kits. Worth a shot I guess... Looking forward to this one. Kind Regards Dazz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1980 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 That is an awesome idea! Pity its such a small scale, but I wonder if you could model the RIO "keeping up international relations"! Regards Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Now that is a cool idea, also it's got an F-5 in it, so it's even better! I'm really looking forward to watching this one progress. As for pilots, good luck I've heard of people using the figures you get in the Dragon kits. Worth a shot I guess... Looking forward to this one. Kind Regards Dazz The only 1:144 scale seated pilots I've ever come across are from Ozmods; there's an eBay shop I've used that will ship from Australia the p&p isn't horrendous as they're so light. They look ok but I've yet to put any paint on so difficult to give definitive comment. The other option would be to get some standing figures in the right scale and give them a chop at the waist. I think there are some Prieser ones with their arm aloft if you wanted the right rio pose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks to everyone for their comments and support. It's a bit outside my comfort zone but whatever happens it should be fun and I am just going to enjoy trying to do this. I've got a PDF with decal art work for the Top Gun F-14's and A-4's. It's scaled for 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 but you should be able to reduce it to suit 1/144. You are welcome to a copy of the file if it is any help. Scarlet, thanks for the offer this could be a good starting point. PM sent with contact details. The only 1:144 scale seated pilots I've ever come across are from Ozmods; there's an eBay shop I've used that will ship from Australia the p&p isn't horrendous as they're so light. They look ok but I've yet to put any paint on so difficult to give definitive comment. The other option would be to get some standing figures in the right scale and give them a chop at the waist. I think there are some Prieser ones with their arm aloft if you wanted the right rio pose. Great info Neal, thanks for that bud. I have sent for a set of the Prieser figures and also managed to find the Ozmods supplier on ebay so have a set of generic pilots and a couple of Russian pilots on there way too. I should be able to cobble something together out of that lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 This is a great idea ! I'll be watching with interest, certainly should make for a spectacular set when completed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espantallo Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Great idea. Mythical movie. I will follow with attention this progress. The locations in the desert and on the clouds... they are pure adrenaline. Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Looking forward to this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 But, but, but... surely that MiG is a Northrop? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ah, yes, but - that's Soviet-style Stealth technology for you, just like the 'space pen vs pencil' argument: the USA spends $ billions on developing radar-invisible, reduced-IR aircraft to fool the enemy, whereas the Soviets just used cheap-as-chips old American aeroplanes. Clever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I've always wondered what happened to their respective tail fins in that scene...hope you don't have the same problem. Good idea, I'll look forward to watching, Dean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 "Greetings!" Should be awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Can't wait. I've always wondered what happened to their respective tail fins in that scene...hope you don't have the same problem. Good idea, I'll look forward to watching, Dean "Greetings!" Should be awesome! Thanks guys, hope I can pull it together. I need to wrap things up in the MiG-21 STGB and I am also waiting for delivery of some other items, then I can make a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Perhaps it will look something like this. I was browsing the FSM galleries not long ago and saw this 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks for sharing that Ray, we can only hope that it ends up looking that good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Should be a little gem this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 So you're the one.................. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 So you're the one.................. yes ma'am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Should be a little gem this! I hope so Dave. I received the Preiser 1/144 figures a couple of days ago and the Ozmod sets are on the way. I just need to source some acrylic rod for displaying them and then figure out how I am going to bend it to shape. I'm sure there will be some info on here or failing that on'tinternet I have to complete my MiG-21's (one in paint and one still to prime and paint), then I should be able to start after Easter - all being well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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