Randy Wise Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hey Karl, I have this kit. I have the same after-market stuff. What I don't have is the time right now. But I know of what it takes to accurize this kit. It requires a lot of hard work and tests the skill of any modeler willing to try it. You've done an outstanding job on your Prowler. Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I agree. Having to spend that much money on an out of production kit, and then having to do so much surgery on it would scare the crap out of me. Karl did a wonderful job, and has a great model now as a result. I also enjoyed his step-by-step commentary. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Having built this one, as well as the regular A-6 a few times,....Karl has indeed turned the sow's ear into the proverbial silk purse. Simply stunning! "First With Guns", Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks a lot for all the really nice comments, folks! And thanks for posting that great pic, Jeff! Sure didn't take long for ICAP III jets to look as dirty as the rest of the fleet! Aaron- not that long ago I wouldn't have had the guts to do it either, but I think the confidence comes the more you build. For me, the confidence came because the more I built, the more mistakes I'd have to figure out how to fix. So when the time comes to do a project like this, you ask yourself "what's the worse that can happen?" and the answer is - "nothing you can't fix!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HokieSNFO Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Awesome job Kolja. You have given me new motivation to start on one of mine.....then again, I can't even find time to finish the 1/72 Hasegawa offering I started back in April (it's close I just need to paint it). That, and I want to see where big brother is going to send me so I can build it like one of those birds. When are you coming back to The Rock again? I'll be done with the RAG around March or so (January El Centro Det, February Boat Det). Cheers, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I thought it sucked. :) Just kidding, of course. Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PDIXON316 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Awesome job Karl!!!! Got two of those kits in the stash and this is enough motivation to get one started. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Awesome job Kolja. You have given me new motivation to start on one of mine.....then again, I can't even find time to finish the 1/72 Hasegawa offering I started back in April (it's close I just need to paint it). That, and I want to see where big brother is going to send me so I can build it like one of those birds. When are you coming back to The Rock again? I'll be done with the RAG around March or so (January El Centro Det, February Boat Det). Cheers, Mike PRD is February, but no orders yet. Detailer said I wasn't going to Japan, so I've got a house lined up and approval for another mortgage, just don't know when to set closing and all that. Which is fun... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I thought it sucked. Just kidding, of course. Awesome. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 A first class build, and thanks for the build pics. Julien :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Having done the Intruder, straight out of the box, I know how much blood, sweat and tears must have gone into that kit (not to mention money! :blink: ). Karl, you did an absolutely amazing job on that kit, the realism is outstanding. Your article on the process of the build was an education as well! :D I have the Prowler in my stash, and one day I hope to build that kit to a standard half as nice as yours.... Preferably after the memory of the Intruder build fades somewhat! I salute you, sir. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nice job dude. With all that writing for your article, you might as well write a book on how to tackle the Prowler...... :D Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nice job dude.With all that writing for your article, you might as well write a book on how to tackle the Prowler...... :blink: Daniel It felt like I did (nah, not really, I had to do 30+ page monsters in college, and now I'm editing a 500+ page manual... which is more computer screen than any person should have to endure). Thanks again, everyone :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hell yeah! Damn fine job :o!!! Love the display with the open canopy and folded wings, and the display base rocks :wacko:! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Icehound Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Good job on the Prowler Karl,looks fantastic after all the work you put into her. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devil505 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Great write-up and in-progess photos Karl. I can only hope my Prowler will look this good. Great looking jet!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thank you very much for the kind words. You'll do fine - my construction process clearly wasn't flawless. Patience was the single most important ingredient in this build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Nice Prowler, Karl! :D <...> Patience was the single most important ingredient in this build :o Where can I get that stuff on the Internet? I could use a big bottle of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Excellent build Karl...she's a beaut! Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks, Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I've just spent the last while reading The Eleventh Plague...damn funny... Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I'm pondering the next update, and also scouring the web for holiday-themed biker chick pictures. It's as close as I get to an advent calendar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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