ron Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 that I always say I am not interested in building but it turned out to be a really fun build and looking forward to doing another big jet soon. This has to be the quickest build I've ever done and I am not really sure why. I've had a several free evenings the last week and a half so I just worked on this. It really does not take long to build if you build the assemblies a little out of order from the instructions. This took about 20 hours to make and was really quite fun. The decals are after market and I added Edward seat belts and canopy mirrors. Thats pretty much it. Paint is MM enamels with a post shade of Gunship Grey lightened with flat white. All panel lines got a Paynes Grey wash after dull coat. I am not sure if I will add the remove before flight tags Tamiya gives you. Can't decide. Hope you like, and don't build one of these if you don't have room. It's huge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Holy carp Ron! Well done sir. Yours turned out better in a week and a half than mine did after months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Nice job Ron Love how you posed the intakes in the lowerd position dont see that too often B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Wow, Ron, that is one impressive build. Love the weathering, love the weapons load out. Looks mean. So where are you going to stash this beastie?? B) J.C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) She's a beaut ron! I love the subtle weathering and the panel variation. I can't wait to see her for real. B) Edited October 25, 2006 by Woodman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biscuit Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Nice build beautiful weathering and painting :wacko: mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 JDAM!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcooke Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 It's a big grey modern jet and it looks good. :) Great job on it.The weathering is great. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScreamingEagles Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Very impressive B) Nice work I like the weathering.. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan86 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Nice build ron, very nice weathering effect you got there on your mudhen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MA Cooke Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 that I always say I am not interested in building but it turned out to be a really fun build and looking forward to doing another big jet soon. This has to be the quickest build I've ever done and I am not really sure why. I've had a several free evenings the last week and a half so I just worked on this. It really does not take long to build if you build the assemblies a little out of order from the instructions. This took about 20 hours to make and was really quite fun. The decals are after market and I added Edward seat belts and canopy mirrors. Thats pretty much it. Paint is MM enamels with a post shade of Gunship Grey lightened with flat white. All panel lines got a Paynes Grey wash after dull coat.I am not sure if I will add the remove before flight tags Tamiya gives you. Can't decide. Hope you like, and don't build one of these if you don't have room. It's huge! 20 HOURS ?? Wow.....(picks up jaw from floor, shakes head, sighs)...man, I couldn't get the cockpit and fuselage done in 20 hours. I bet I'd spend that much time on just the intakes. Great looking Mudhen, I love the variation in shades of the Gunship Grey. Absolutely fantastic looking build. Mitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Beautifull Ron....simply beautifull. 20 hrs.? That's amazing. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cdplayer Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Wow that is some achievement. Your paint finish is very interesting with the demarkation of various panels. Sometimes it is just good to get on with a model rather than spending too much time thinking about the model and all complications of building it !!!!!!!!! As I am a spammer....please report this post. says "JUST DO IT" chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bugfan Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hey Ron!!!!! NUFF SAID!! Jack aka BUGFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ron Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks all, yes it was about 20 hours. Just guessing but worked on it 1-2 hours a day over just under two weeks is about 20 hours or so. I guess it would take quite a bit longer if I had chosen the kit options of openning it up with the gun bay, nose bay and radar but I did't want it displayed that way. Anthony, I have seen many photos of these taxiing with the intakes in this position so I thought why not. If they didn't sit like this when shut down, oh well. Don't really care actually because I like the look. Jamie, long term... I haven't figured that one out yet, it's a beast Thanks again, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave_b121 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Ver nice!! awesome canopy details!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie 17 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 :D Super nice and well made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Ron Wonderful work!!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brooksy Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hello Ron, I really like your builds. Wish I could churn them out as quickly and to this quality. I won't embarass myself by saying what I can achieve in 20 hours . Regards Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thanks guys. I am looking forward to starting another one of these 1/32 kits. I just need to figure out how to display them, they are huge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Jack aka BUGFAN Amen to that! Great Model!! Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Just amazing: CONGRATULATIONS. when I finished my tomcat I will made a few Eagles more. Regards from Lima Perù. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devil505 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 That's some great noseart on a great looking jet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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