AnthonyWan Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Dear...god? Very very nice build!! =Awan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 holy friggin $hit!!!!!! that's what i'm talkin about. except no ordi? looks just awsome! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
icekj Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Just........ speechless...... you sir have more patience then me. Please build more models and post them. Thanks again, Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks very much, guys! To answer a couple questions, here's how I did the paint job (and yes , Kev, the linked references were the only ones I had at the time): Step 1: lots of 'liquid courage', research, and head scratching... Step2: I enlarged the kit decal placement diagrams (roughly) to scale, and using the zoom function on my computer (to better see the paint job), drew the design, with HB (no.2) pencil, T-square, and 30/60 triangle (rudimentary drafting tools). Then I recopied the drawings at a darker setting, laminated them with clear contact paper, and, using an X-acto knife, cut the masks from the semi-transparent 40mm Tamiya tape, going from darkest (36118 dark gunship grey), to lightest (36375 Lt. ghost grey). Actually, after I removed the masks (of course), I realized that (it appears) this aircraft was painted in 2-tone TPS, then given the MARPAT treatment...an easy fix, 'till I took the three layers of masks off! ( I guess I'm not so patient, after all. Hem.) As for the ordinance, (or lack thereof ), I didn't want to cover up the paint job, and I've only seen one picture of this jet "fully loaded", and that was with what could be called a "demo" config., for it's debut at a flightshow. (Don't worry, Dan- I have more pylons/fuel tanks etc. primed and ready to go if I change my mind... ). Thanks again for the kind words, gentleman, especially in light of all the inaccuracies & "comprimises" I made on this one-you guys ROCK! -Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Oops...I misspelled "Ordnance". Sorry! It won't happen again, I swear... ! -Rob Oh yeah, Dk. Gunship gray=FS 36081-Doh! (must've been the afformentioned "liquid courage" doing the typing... ) Edited November 22, 2008 by Rraab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I just shat myself holy crap that is unbelievable painting!! Super job Erick No shiznit!!! Dude...you should get a "balls of the year" award for that paint job. Nice intro!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Truly inspirational !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSgtd6152 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 FU(*ing A RIGHT DOGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSgtd6152 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 One thing I see that you need to do is put the E.G.A on the nose!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobobs Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 THAT is the freakin' HEAT!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) * Edited November 18, 2008 by Rraab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Edited November 18, 2008 by Rraab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I counted 7 EGA's, SSgtd6152, and they are all (barely) visible in my photos...as my former Marine boss/drinking buddy used to say (usually after he bought the bar it's tenth round or so! "Improvise, adapt, and overcome"). Seriously, and with all due respect, thanks for taking the time to look at my attempt to do this thing some justice. :D Semper, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks guys, it means alot coming from people who's work I have admired so much!... and Bob, I know there's no such thing as a "transporter", so how did you guys get my $3 decal sheet frrom SoCal to me so fast? -Thanks! (now I can add those canopy frame stencils!) P.S. sorry for the (previous) empty posts, my mistake . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Holy Smokes ! Man, great work with, well, you know ... The Paint ! Actually, the whole deal looks great, the details like the pilot giving the "Hang Loose" ... Going with an "in-flight"display for such a project too, excellent choice ... And, Welcome to ARC Rob ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Can't say enough about this excellent model, what an incredible job! like everyone else has said here, it looks like it belongs with some of the best ever built. Even the Helmet cover's camouflage looks spot on! Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Oh MAN.......that is OUTSTANDING.!!! Rob, that is just simply superb.That is the best representation of that paintjob I've seen yet, and on a 32nd scale Hornet no less. Unbelievable work! :lol: .....and it looks fantastic in those pics Guy photoshopped, talk about looking like the real deal. Amazing. Cheers, Jeff. Edited November 18, 2008 by Gambler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I just shat myself holy crap that is unbelievable painting!! Super job Erick Yeah, that was my reaction too. Simply amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I agree with all of the above.......simply amazing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rraab Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 That is very kind of you guys! I thought Guy's photoshopping looked really cool too...I guess I got some more learnin' to do in that dept.! Gregg, thanks again for answering my question about "margins" in forum FAQ...part of my problem was just simply knowing how to use the "return" key! I guess I should try typing more than just a few quick emails, then I would know this stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 holy smokes! If it weren't for that pole sticking in that bug's belly, I would swear you were trying to pass on pics of a real plane! That looks amazing. Love the pilot figure....nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 That's where I seen your sign in name Rob ... :D Sorry I couldn't place it earlier ... Glad I could help in a small way and it looks like you have the "Posting pictures" thing down now ... Again, Beautiful Hornet ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Sorry my friend but i think you are not Human!!! this is awesome!!!! the best hornet paint job i have ever see!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dthank Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Great job!!! :lol: The driveway under your masterpiece looks like some desert test range. I cannot wait to see your next project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEH737 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Wow.... Seriously - having looked at untold thousands upon thousands of aviation photos over the years, I've gotta say that's one of the absolute best and most seamless display of model building / photography I've ever seen... The background is simply perfect... Wow.... :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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