Spookytooth Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Sweet Oliver. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 One to be proud of! Really must get my backside in gear and make another Cat, especially as it's been 30 years since Top Gun was released!?! Blimey that makes me feel old! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank your Gentleman,now its time for the ordnance! Oliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislowe Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Wow. That really is a very good result. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thank you Chris, i gave (& give) my best! At the moment i fight with the PE for the canopy and the weapons. More pics tomorrow Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nice work Oliver looking good nearly there now. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Wonderful work Oliver, the weathering has highlighted all the details in the kit very well, look forward to all the weapons on it! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great work Oliver. Can you tell me which wash you used as it has bought the Tomcat to life. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 That wash certainly lifts the detail! She is looking very nice! I'm wondering about the crew ranks. The pilot is an Ensign? and the RIO a Commander. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I'm wondering about the crew ranks. The pilot is an Ensign? and the RIO a Commander. In this case, yep. Ranking has no bearing on which seat they fill, just quals. The CDR (likely squadron CO) in this instance is "only" a NFO (Naval Flight Officer), not a pilot. Sarcastic emphasis on "only" because both roles are equally important, the bird can't fulfill the mission without both of them. Though in practice, the name would typically be the 2nd highest ranking pilot on this aircraft instead of a junior pilot (the highest ranking would be on the "200" aircraft unless the CAG CO was a pilot). Then they typically moved down the pecking order (200-207, 210-215) until they run out of aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm wondering about the crew ranks. The pilot is an Ensign? and the RIO a Commander. About that Ensign Jack Ernie... http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/vfa103/Pages/ENSJackErnie.aspx Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 About that Ensign Jack Ernie... http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/vfa103/Pages/ENSJackErnie.aspx Mark Aha! Cheers for that. I knew about the differing ranks in the two seats, but not about the "ceremonial" name placement on the aircraft. "Fear the Bones". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thank you Gentleman! Now i know i made a tolerable job with the wash Robert, the wash i used is self-made! Only pastel-chalk (in my case black, dark brown and grey) mixed with thinner, a few drops dishsoap and water. 1 layer on the surface, let dry for about 15 minutes, the a second one. After this, you take a wet ktchen roll and remove the wash! Finito. Back to the build, i must say that the Resin weapons are first class, but not easy to handle! This will take a few days...... Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 About that Ensign Jack Ernie... http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/vfa103/Pages/ENSJackErnie.aspx Mark Nice bit of history there. And that would explain the "unusual" Ensign on a low modex number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Great result Oliver, the wash is doing it's job. A result to be pruod of. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thank you Jan! Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hi Oliver, The wash certainly has done the trick those details really stand out. Good work mate. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thank you Guy! A pic from the nearly finished cockpit, a Little drybrush is left, also the last PE (Frame restriction) Also, the wheels are ready The underside The upper side And finally, the last pics shown the aircraft on her own legs 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Very nice, it's looking the part now. Great photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thank you, Parabat! Now, the canopy is finished (well, nearly ) ​ This was really tricky.... lots of small parts.... Let me Show you some pics: Thanks for watching and critism! Oliver 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi Oliver, Your persistence with the canopy has paid off looks great, and the stance of the jet with the compressed nose oleo looks good but make sure the ladder is stowed before launch !!! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 That looks phenomenal Oliver. Makes me want to unbox mine and get started. I've got too many kits and too little time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thank you Gentleman, next will be the landing gear doors, arming, and the rest of the parts. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class377fcc12 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 That's a beauty! I still love a good VF-84 Tomcat. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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