rom Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) Hello there! Here is my last build: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=172921 It was almost an OOB build. I just added CrossDelta PE for walkways and stiffeners and Superscale decals. Some scratch on the GBU, chinpod,gears, bays and cockpit. The part wich needed it were rescribed. But the most interesting thing is the Salt weathering... Lets look at the pictures! Edited December 7, 2013 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rom Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) And at model shows of Besançon and Colmar, France. Cheers!!! Edited December 7, 2013 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) . Edited December 7, 2013 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soybetio Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 WOW!!!!!! This is inspiration to start working in my Tomcat!!! Question, what is salt wheathering? it looks very nice and realistic! Great Tomcat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Nice Tomcat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Congratulations on a splendid build Rom This has to be one of the best renderings of a heavily weathered Tomcat that I've had the pleasure to see. Some elements of the build are exceptional and I'll be applying a technique or two of yours to my own big 'Cat when the time comes. ;) The photos in the natural sunlight give your model a very realistic look. I'm a big fan of this type of photography so I'm well impressed by the images. Placed in front of a suitable backdrop and she'd be very convincing. Any plans to shave a flat spot onto the rubber tyres to make the model appear weighted? What I think you have accomplished above all else is to demonstrate that this big Tamiya bird can be built into a beautiful model with minimal scratch-building. Bravo! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScreamingEagles Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Wow!! What a weathering effect!! Superb finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Great job rom...Is awesome to see it now,there perfectly completed, after taken a journey with you on the in-progress section!!!! FANTASTIC WORK!!!!! Congrats dude,you deserve it! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Great overall effect. It really comes together. There's nothing like a really dirty Navy plane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks !!! Soybetio, thank you!! the salt method is explained in my WIP topic : http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=172921 You can find more infos here: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....p;#entry1595503 Guy, f12aaa, Jack, screaming eagles, darren: thanks for your kind comments and for following my build! It's a pleasure to share it with you! bye Edited March 15, 2009 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Nice Build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Beautiful Big Cat, Rom ! VF-211 has always been a favorite of mine and you've done them Justice ! Excellent weathering and finish ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Great Job Rom. Very nicely done. That salt idea was so cool to see in the progress photos. Thanks for the inspiration and for God sakes what's next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Splendid job, the weathering is very convincing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Nicely done Tomcat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) Hello Guys! I slightly refurbished my Tomcat. I added latest release exhaust from Tamiya, Academy GBUs and master model pitot. I took new pictures and wanted to share it with you. (in the top of this topic) Hope you like it!! cheers Romain Edited December 7, 2013 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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