theseeker Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I just returned to modeling about 3 years back after a 15+ year hiatus. I mainly did figures but I started with aircraft and now I have a big stash to get through. Let the journey begin. Continued... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Two Bobs Decals for "Chico." OK, I guess I better get to work. Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imatt88 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 OK, I have the exact same kit with the photoetch goodies. I will be following this build...... Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 This should be interesting to watch! Not only "Chico", but a cool presentation as well! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 The Phantom is my phavorite phighter...especially those with a gun in the nose!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks guys. Moritz, I appreciate the comment, we need a little more humor in life. A small update from the land of resin dust! Time to get out the cutting tools, but first a safety warning from Sparky! Silly cat. OK guys, I know what Tamiya calls for regarding the cockpit color, but their color does not seem to match up well with my reference book. ( That is a run-on sentence and my wife would kill me!) I could really use some help with the office colors. Now it's Johnnie Walker time! TIA, Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm following this very closely--this exact subject will be one of my next builds! Chico rules! ;) Good luck with the build, it looks like you are off to a good start and you certainly have all the goodies. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Excellent, excellent! I highly approve, Rocky! My bud and former neighbor flew F-4's for the Marines- U-Rah! What a great mass of goodies you've collected- lots and LOTS of fun ahead for you. The fact that it's so well-cast and well-detailed will make the painting a lot easier than you think- it's the soft and muddly stuff that's a bear. And no worries about that Cintiq- it's plug 'n' play all the way- you'll love it. Drawing with a pen beat drawing with a bar of soap any day. Plus, it's a 1200x1600 pixel high-def monitor- fear no big pics! Carry on, Bold Seeker! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 What a great begining, and in 1/32 as well... This is going to be BIG! Hope you have a place to store this beast. Looking forward to your build with great interest. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm following this very closely--this exact subject will be one of my next builds! Chico rules! Good luck with the build, it looks like you are off to a good start and you certainly have all the goodies. Marcel Thanks Marcel and more goodies are on the way! Excellent, excellent! I highly approve, Rocky! My bud and former neighbor flew F-4's for the Marines- U-Rah! What a great mass of goodies you've collected- lots and LOTS of fun ahead for you. The fact that it's so well-cast and well-detailed will make the painting a lot easier than you think- it's the soft and muddly stuff that's a bear. And no worries about that Cintiq- it's plug 'n' play all the way- you'll love it. Drawing with a pen beat drawing with a bar of soap any day. :D Plus, it's a 1200x1600 pixel high-def monitor- fear no big pics! Carry on, Bold Seeker! Thanks Chuk! You were the inspiration and you are correct about the kit. It is a beauty. Rocky What a great begining, and in 1/32 as well... This is going to be BIG! Hope you have a place to store this beast.Looking forward to your build with great interest. -Al Thanks Al, yep I have room. I only build in large scales 1/32-1/6th. Rocky A very small update. I will shoot some more paint tomorrow! Unfortunately, there is a boatload of planning in this build. Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wow - for a first project after your hiatus... you picked an ambitious one. However, you have the right equipment and attitude so I am sure this will be completed and will look amazing. Keep it up and keep posting pictures of your progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 nice job!! keep it up!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srj98362 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Where did you find the jig for the wings (Nautilus)? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wow - for a first project after your hiatus... you picked an ambitious one. However, you have the right equipment and attitude so I am sure this will be completed and will look amazing. Keep it up and keep posting pictures of your progress! nice job!! keep it up!! Where did you find the jig for the wings (Nautilus)?Thanks Ja, go here! MVR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smart Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hey there... That's a big project for a restart in modeling (and what a restart! I can't wait to see the painting of the tub!). I wish you good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 WOW... off to a tremendous start. If this jet turns out anywhere close to the quality of those busts... WOOHOOO... it'll be a cracker!!! Can't wait for more progress photos. -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Seeker, now that is a one heck of a project. I'm collection all of the goodies to build a similar build next year. I first read about this Chico Gunfighter in the Smoke Trails magazine. What a story and what a jet. Nice looking jig to fix the wings to the kit. I think I will have to pick one up for myself. Keep up the good work! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 WOW, very much looking forward to seeing more of this. I might one day pick this kit up! We will see! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hey there...That's a big project for a restart in modeling (and what a restart! I can't wait to see the painting of the tub!). I wish you good luck! WOW... off to a tremendous start. If this jet turns out anywhere close to the quality of those busts... WOOHOOO... it'll be a cracker!!! Can't wait for more progress photos.-Greg Seeker, now that is a one heck of a project. I'm collection all of the goodies to build a similar build next year. I first read about this Chico Gunfighter in the Smoke Trails magazine. What a story and what a jet. Nice looking jig to fix the wings to the kit. I think I will have to pick one up for myself. Keep up the good work!Mike WOW, very much looking forward to seeing more of this. I might one day pick this kit up! We will see! Many Thanks for the comments! I have been spending a great amount of time on the ejection seats and the tubs. The BB tubs are a kit by themselves not to mention the seats. Being an idiot, I decided to build the Tam tubs, Tam seats along with the BB tubs and seats. I was tempted to do this because of the Eduard PE gear. Foolish I am! The BB seats are difficult to paint, but well worth it. The Tam seats with the PE look like toys in comparison. I will post some shots of the tubs and seats by Wednesday, thats a promise. They are all currently dying. With many coats of paint, at least the BB gear. Now on with the new stuff, and remember I was just released from captivity in the....... To be kontinued... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Unt zome more for you Amerikaners! Pleze vorgive my speling, Von Rock has given me many bottles of zomezinthing called Scotch? On vith de show! Burp, es tut mir lite, auf english, excuse me.......thanks Von Rock! Now I get a chance to speak! My new toys.... The pics of the cockpit and e-seats will be posted by Thursday. Sorry for the delay but these German pilots are a handfull and they drink a lot! Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Cool, looking foward to more! Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Seeker, Are those the exhaust nozzles from CAM? I think P. Stoner mastered them several years ago. BTW, very nice set. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Cool, looking foward to more! <_< Curt Thanks Curt! Seeker, Are those the exhaust nozzles from CAM? I think P. Stoner mastered them several years ago. BTW, very nice set. Mike Mike, These are not made by CAM. They were cast by an individual who is an artist! Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Not much of an update. The first coats of paint are on the tubs and the e-seats.......... Continued Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theseeker Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 I tend to agree with him. I am an old dog and this is a new trick, however I like the challenge. All comments, positive or negative are welcome. Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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