mrvark Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Just thought you might like to see what it looks like built up. This is a test shot, built without instructions or decals (decals are from TwoBobs). The pilot figure does not come with the kit, I tinted the canopy with Tamiya Smoke and replaced the weapon door actuators with straight pins, otherwise it is OOB. I used the painting technique developed by Mark S. using metallic paints and FWIW I used light ghost gray for the light trim color and aggressor gray for the darker gray trim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 All I can say is WOW! Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 That F-22A Raptor looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Is kit available is US yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice looking build. The aircraft looks much better in flight than on the ground IMHO. On the ground it looks goofy Not sure it can carry JDAMS though, thought it was limited to GBU-39 SDB's for air to ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Storm Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 HOLY SWEETNESS!!!! I've GOT to finish mine now!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice looking build. The aircraft looks much better in flight than on the ground IMHO. On the ground it looks goofy :D Not sure it can carry JDAMS though, thought it was limited to GBU-39 SDB's for air to ground. It is being tested with GBU-39s. The only currently qualified air-to-ground weapon is the GBU-32. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f4h1phantom Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Un-frigging-believable!!! Congratulations and thanks for posting the pics. Jorge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 What I just said to my wife, thats freakin cool!!! Awesome build, where's the pilot from, looks great too! Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 ...where's the pilot from, looks great too!Jeff To tell you the truth, I don't remember. Since virtually none of the model companies do pilot figures in 1/72nd scale anymore, I scrounge them from wherever I can find them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 OH WOW!!!! Color looks REALLY GOOD!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Jim, That is one gorgeous Raptor build. I can't wait for the RoG kit to hit these shores. Excellent work. Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hey, Waco was right, it DOES look like a Raptor ! Very nice build, love the pose of it in-flight and the paint looks great ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Filak Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Jim,That is one gorgeous Raptor build. I can't wait for the RoG kit to hit these shores. Excellent work. Cheers, Alby I'll second that one. One of the most convincing representations of the F-22's finish that I've seen to date. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 yea i aggree. that is outstanding stuff mat. great paint job. lovely little model. Anyone know when the UK will see it? Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Fantastic build! And in-flight too! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Here's a few spru shots I took today. Curt http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=...6986&page=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TedTaylor Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hey Jim that looks pretty good. what is the metallic paints thing ? I have not seen that. Next time you are over I'll give you a bunch of 72nd pilots as I never use them. regards Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 what is the metallic paints thing ? I have not seen that. MarkS figured out a way for modelers to replicate the Raptor's distinctive finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Very nice model! I must say, i begin to like f-22 more and more...Maybe one day i will build one. But f-35, NEVER. Yf-23 is still cooler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TedTaylor Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 MarkS figured out a way for modelers to replicate the Raptor's distinctive finish. Thanks trigger most enlightning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) yea i aggree. that is outstanding stuff mat. great paint job. lovely little model.Anyone know when the UK will see it? Richard It's been on sale in the UK for almost 3 weeks,sitting on the Hannants list for most of that time. Nice build Jim. Stephen Edited April 13, 2008 by Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Jim: Lookin' Good! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Beautiful build. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Just thought you might like to see what it looks like built up. This is a test shot, built without instructions or decals (decals are from TwoBobs). The pilot figure does not come with the kit, I tinted the canopy with Tamiya Smoke and replaced the weapon door actuators with straight pins, otherwise it is OOB. I used the painting technique developed by Mark S. using metallic paints and FWIW I used light ghost gray for the light trim color and aggressor gray for the darker gray trim. Could you clarify what you mean by the trim? I assume LGG for the edges etc, but what did you use aggressor grey for (and what FS is this??) Also, what did you overcoat with to get the brown tint? Looks really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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