Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) I started this a few months ago. Definately the biggest project I have ever gotten into, the number of after-market add-ons is crazy: Cutting Edge (CE) intakes, CE update set, CE AIM-120s and AIM-9s, CE WRM tanks, CE exhausts, Verlinden seats, Pete's Hangar GBU-12s, Eduard color PE, Eduard formation light strips and of coure the Two Bobs sheet. Marcel Edited June 27, 2009 by Marcel111 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 You've made a terrific start Marcel the HUD looks splendid. Did you use irridescent film? I'm looking forward to more. (Oh, I took the liberty of adding your pics, I hope you don't mind?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) You've made a terrific start Marcel the HUD looks splendid. Did you use irridescent film? I'm looking forward to more. (Oh, I took the liberty of adding your pics, I hope you don't mind?) Thx... and thx very much for uploading the pics, photobucket was being blocked for some reason. Yes, I used irridescent film for the HUD... I managed to find one where the effect was only very slight and only visible from some angles, didn't want things to get too gaudy. I also used the film for the HUD projector and built a little "tub" underneath it to simulate the projector underneath the lens. CRTs are from photographic film. Also worth mentioning is that I ended up adding switches and knobs made from stretched sprue and plasticard onto the Eduard color PE to give the whole thing more depth. Edited December 28, 2008 by Marcel111 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedFlag Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 That's a great looking HUD How did u get it to look green? Is it a paint or decal? Great job so far Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 That's a great looking HUD How did u get it to look green? Is it a paint or decal?Great job so far Chris Thx Chris... I came across a green-irridescent present bow at a drug store around the corner (CVS). I ended up getting lucky, I had ordered all kinds of irredescent confetti online but it never looked the part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yes, I used irridescent film for the HUD... I managed to find one where the effect was only very slight and only visible from some angles, didn't want things to get too gaudy. Thx Chris... I came across a green-irridescent present bow at a drug store around the corner (CVS). I ended up getting lucky, I had ordered all kinds of irredescent confetti online but it never looked the part. Ah, thanks for the answer Marcel I know what you mean about the different types of film. It looks as though you replaced the kit HUD glass with a piece cut to shape from the bow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yes, I used irridescent film for the HUD... I managed to find one where the effect was only very slight and only visible from some angles, didn't want things to get too gaudy. Thx Chris... I came across a green-irridescent present bow at a drug store around the corner (CVS). I ended up getting lucky, I had ordered all kinds of irredescent confetti online but it never looked the part. Ah, thanks for the answer Marcel I know what you mean about the different types of film. It looks as though you replaced the kit HUD glass with a piece cut to shape from the bow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Ah, thanks for the answer Marcel I know what you mean about the different types of film. It looks as though you replaced the kit HUD glass with a piece cut to shape from the bow? Yep, that's what I did . Edited December 28, 2008 by Marcel111 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Some more progress, thought I'd show these before they get masked up. Still no luck uploading. Help!! Titanium Area Titanium Area2 Titanium Area3 The area was finished with SNJ (Al and gold mix), then buffed some areas with various SNJ powders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Looking good Marcel. To post the pics here, click on the IMG code (the fourth one down I think) and it will automatically copy it to your computer's clipboard. Then, right click on your mouse and paste the link into your post, and it'll show up here. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Looking good Marcel. To post the pics here, click on the IMG code (the fourth one down I think) and it will automatically copy it to your computer's clipboard. Then, right click on your mouse and paste the link into your post, and it'll show up here. Aaron Thx Aaron... and there I was trying to use the insert image function B) Well, here then is some more progress... Definately still need to work on the exhausts a bit, not yet there with the black streaks inside the exhaust, and need to introduce some more bluish metal hues on the outside. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 It looks great. Just one thing, some of the area between the nacelles like the tailhook fairing and a couple of the other small panels should be gray. I think the augmenter looks awesome!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 It looks great. Just one thing, some of the area between the nacelles like the tailhook fairing and a couple of the other small panels should be gray. I think the augmenter looks awesome!!!! Thx! Just masked up area accordingly. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Marcel that is one very good looking F-15E, you've got there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Guys, I finally have some progress to show on my big Beagle. Critique is very welcome, I'm in an in-between, experimantal painting phase i.e. the part of the project when things start to get really really fun :huh: I used various pics of in-action 4th FW F-15E's as reference. The blotchy look right now is probably slightly exaggerated, but clear coats and washes tend to make things darkers and more uniform, so I tried to compensate for those effects. Also, some panels needs to still be toned down or touched up. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Marcel, This latest update is very exciting. The paint looks great. I'm very impressed by your forthought. Painting the leading edges in that manner should give very convincing effects. As well as sanding you could try a liquid masking agent applied randomly in one or two areas before you overcoat the primer with grey. That way, by peeling it away you'll get the occasional blotchy effect seen on some full sized birds on their leading edges. I like the panels and lines picked out in the different shades of grey. That gives a subtle but very convincing result. keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That is a very nice paintjob!!!! I like it very much! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 One HELLUVA BEAUTY you have there Marcel 111..... HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thx Holmes, Jack and Guy for the kind words! Guy, thx for the paint-chipping tip, I'll give that a go when the time comes. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's a quick update... the E now features some paint-chipped leading edges, I have tried to keep the efect fairly subtle. This leading edge has only very minor chipping, having been repainted at some time. More significant wear here. The most wear seems to usually occur on the vertical tails. Dispensers... some loaded with flares, some with chaff, some empty. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Awesome attention to detail Marcel! One of the first Strike's I've seen with the paint chipping done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Marcel, great work on your Strike Eagle. I like the paint-wear on the leading edges of the tails - nicely done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi fellow Charlottean! Beautiful work sir, and to echo what Ken said, I like the weathering on the tails. It certainly adds to the realism. Nice work on the paint as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Great progress, Marcel! Very nice pain job! Nice chipping on the tails and wings. Eager to see her compleated. Keep it up! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nesher Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Great build!!! Even if it's not finished, it's a real beauty Looking forward to see more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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