Booty003 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1/72 Airfix Zero Here is the lovely little Zero kit from Airfix. A very quick build as I was building wheels up for display alongside an F-14. This is a gentlemanly nod towards the movie The Final Countdown which had such an impact on me as a young lad. The F-14 is actually die-cast metal by Century Wings. Airbrushed using Tamiya white as a base and then Tamiya deck tan as the main colour. Up until I built this I thought that early Zero's were actually white all over....!! I also used the Eduard canopy mask due to the very complex framing on the kit. A panel line wash with Flory grey and sealed using flat varnish. Oops, as I was editing the photos I've noticed that I forgot to paint the gun barrels.... It is in our living room alongside a few other precious items that mean a lot to me. Cheers all, Phil 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Very nice job on the Zero, well done ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) You an ex LC ? Oh nice Zero btw 😁 Edited August 31, 2020 by junglierating 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 This is awesome! love the detail! Final countdown was one of my favorite movies growing up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, junglierating said: You an ex LC ? Oh nice Zero btw 😁 Not LC mate, GD Marine. I've heard far too many strange tales about LC Ratings.....!!! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Booty003 said: Not LC mate, GD Marine. I've heard far too many strange tales about LC Ratings.....!!! 🤣 😁😁😁nah they just drive up and down in their little boat in frigate alley.....just wondered with the matelot in the phot ....could have been sigs or a maotly being nosey 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 24 minutes ago, Booty003 said: Not LC mate, GD Marine. I've heard far too many strange tales about LC Ratings.....!!! 🤣 Semper Fidelis! from one marine to another. got to work with some of you lads in Iraq! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Nice one I have fond memories of that film 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Excellent build on the Airfix Zero! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Yep- you did a great job! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 That's a delightful rendition of the Zero - one of the best I've seen! The neatness and precision of your masking & finishing are much to be admired. Brilliantly done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 13 hours ago, junglierating said: 😁😁😁nah they just drive up and down in their little boat in frigate alley.....just wondered with the matelot in the phot ....could have been sigs or a maotly being nosey 😀 That was my best mates (1st) wedding many, many years ago. There is REME, Booty, Sigs and Matelot in the phot. 13 hours ago, reggie78usmc said: Semper Fidelis! from one marine to another. got to work with some of you lads in Iraq! Cheers Brother! I have many happy memories of working with lots of different US Forces. We did a tour to the US, working out of Fort Irwin and also the USMC Mountain Warfare Centre (the heads were an unpleasant surprise!!) Climbed Sonora Peak whilst we were there. Getting drunk in Vegas and then over to LA on R&R...!! Great times. Also when on exercise in Sardinia we got a lift in some USMC CH-46s, flying along with the rear ramp down was so cool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I like this a lot!! Splash the Zeros! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertTheBear Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Very cool! Also love the display, I used to love the movie as a kid. Haven't seen it in years, maybe time to change that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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