butlers Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) All, After a ~30 year hiatus from model-making, this suburban dad is getting back into the hobby (the last time I tried building something was a cheap AH-64 Apache snap-kit that I mangled back in the early 1990s). Alas, I don't have the space to safely display 1:48 or 1:72 scale models away from my son's clumsy little hands, so it's 1:144 for me (for now). I saw this post by nimrod54 and got inspired: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234958011-the-data-on-the-mig-is-inaccurate-scene-from-top-gun-in-1144th-finished/ Here is my A-4F Skyhawk in modified "Top Gun" livery, Maverick and Goose's F-14A Tomcat from the beginning of the movie, and the dreaded "Mig-28" (F-5E Tiger II): A-4F Skyhawk - Manufacturer: Eduard - Product: EDU04466 - Scale: 1:144 - Paints: Krylon Spray Paint Espresso (SCS-035), Krylon Spray Paint Cinnamon (SCS-097), and Model Master Spray Paint Medium Green (FS34102) - Decals: from the kit F-14A Tomcat - Manufacturer: Revell - Product: 04021 - Scale: 1:144 - Paints: Tamiya Spray Paint Light Ghost Gray (AS-26) and Tamiya Spray Paint Insignia White (AS-20) - Decals: custom from eBay.com username "globaltoy" "Mig 28"/F-5E Tiger II - Manufacturer: Revell - Product: 03947 - Scale: 1:144 - Paint: Krylon Spray Paint Flat Back (SCS-056) - Decals: custom from BritModeller.com username "nimrod54" Thank you again nimrod54! I know it's cliché to blame the internet for all of society's ills as of late (and I admit, it has enabled those with hate in their hearts to organize/find one another, e.g. neo-Nazis), but every now and then the world wide web surprises you. A total stranger (nimrod54) ended up being totally gracious, magnanimous, and generous with his time (and resources). I appreciate it, nimrod54. Respectfully, butler P.S. I still have a few decals left over. I will "pay it forward" and mail them to anyone who needs them! There's enough to decal at least two more "Mig-28s". Edited September 11, 2020 by butlers Corrected typos 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quid100 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Quality little builds, love it. Cheers Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That's quality! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 They don't look 144, nicely made. Have to mount the F-14 above the F-5 inverted . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Very nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Three fabulous looking models @butlers, and welcome back to the hobby. I am more than happy to be able to contribute in some small way to the line up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlers Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, busnproplinerfan said: They don't look 144, nicely made. Have to mount the F-14 above the F-5 inverted . Haha, yes! @nimrod54 already did a great job on the inverted scene; why try to improve on it? Edited September 10, 2020 by butlers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Nicely done, sir! I especially like the camo job on the Skyhawk--done with spray cans, no less, and in 1/144! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlers Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Nicely done, sir! I especially like the camo job on the Skyhawk--done with spray cans, no less, and in 1/144! Thank you! Someone on this very forum (forgive me; I forget who) explained how to use silly putty for masking, and it set me on the right path! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Lovely work, I second that the use of multiple rattle cans is impressive on such a small subject. Edited September 11, 2020 by Tim R-T-C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariado Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Brilliant! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredrikc Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I feel the need, the need for speed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very nice! Any more photos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Love them, Great set there and nicely done too. Is there a set of decals available for the Top Gun F-14, A-4 and "MiG-28" in 1/72 does anyone know? Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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