Habu12 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) The biggest thing is, I've cured my AMS, or at least put it in remission😝 I build almost exclusively from the box. I made a few resin or PE bits here and there, but most OOB. Second, unless it's a cockpit or an intricate wheel well, I spend little to no effort on interior items. Like intakes. Don't care if there's a San Andreas fault down the middle. I might add a cover on it. And lastly, and perhaps this is a placebo effect, but I break down the sprues as I use them. I cut off the parts for whatever subassembly I'm doing, and cut off the parts not used and toss them in the spares bin. That way, sprues are easier to access and it gives you an indicator of how much work is left. Sounds crazy, but it works! Also, I just get in a groove, and will spend 2, 3, 5 hours at a time on the bench. Edited October 21, 2016 by Habu12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 great work! painting and weathering well done also a not so often scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Top notch Build - never really had a soft spot for the Tomcat but your model changes my mind. The painting and weathering is top notch. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Great build, it sure has turned out well, love the weathered paint finish, not too much, not too little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 fantastic looking Cat, very nicely done on the scheme and finish,,,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleAviation Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Fantastic work! great attention to detail and nice smooth finishing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Beautiful. VF-114 was the first squadron I ever visited and is also my plan for a Tomcat too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 On October 21, 2016 at 8:17 PM, Simon382 said: This really took just 11 days?!? Would have taken me 11 months to get anything looking that good! Very well done with an excellent model of my absolute favourite aircraft My thoughts exactly……a very impressive build over an equally impressive period of time…... We Done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Dont look now guys, but I got another kit on the way! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeto™ Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 That is simply stunning. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Brilliant model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 20 hours ago, Habu12 said: Dont look now guys, but I got another kit on the way! 😀 So are you saying this was a rush job?! *Heads back to drawing board* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Kinda sorta. I mean, I did want to find out how it builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 On 21/10/2016 at 9:11 PM, Habu12 said: The biggest thing is, I've cured my AMS, or at least put it in remission😝 I build almost exclusively from the box. I made a few resin or PE bits here and there, but most OOB. Second, unless it's a cockpit or an intricate wheel well, I spend little to no effort on interior items. Like intakes. Don't care if there's a San Andreas fault down the middle. I might add a cover on it. And lastly, and perhaps this is a placebo effect, but I break down the sprues as I use them. I cut off the parts for whatever subassembly I'm doing, and cut off the parts not used and toss them in the spares bin. That way, sprues are easier to access and it gives you an indicator of how much work is left. Sounds crazy, but it works! Also, I just get in a groove, and will spend 2, 3, 5 hours at a time on the bench. I can understand this approach as it is similar to the one I have developed when I was struck by my AMS. I pick and choose kits and genres carefully and have averaged one kit (1/72 scale) a month for two years now, and no I am not retired and yes I have a full time job. Better model making OOB has been the way for me. Excellent model by by the way. Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Love the painting and finishing; makes me really want one now. Cheers Gaz Edited October 25, 2016 by kiwitrogg Really Bad English ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Wow. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Like this, great build...Trying to avoid buying one but its looks great!! Shaun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR2800 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Just one word: stunning!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That is a really wonderful Tomcat! Impressive modelling and painting. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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