valcad Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hi guys! I will try to replicate the digital camo of the Super Hornet from VFA-122. I am using Hasegawa kit, and it will be straight OOB. I might add nozzles at the end, haven't decided yet. I am using Tamiya colors, and will print some decals for the markings and the NAVY badges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valcad Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 This is my progress so far and detail real model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 wow, that's stunning! the masking must have been killer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Man Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 B) No words Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valcad Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 The problems came with the print-out. With inkjet and laser printeres, decals are transparent. I used professional machine with UV inks, which has white color and applies it below every active pixel. The print-out was perfect but, too thick, and with those inks any decal solution is useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valcad Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I stripped down everything and fixed the colors, and made everything again with masks and airbrush /instead of decals/. And there was badges and letters on most amazing places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 valcad, Hello and Welcome to the forum.... You are SO brave for trying this scheme and it is IMPRESSIVE work so far.. AMAZING .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'm speechless. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wow! Looking great so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 SPEECHLESS!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 This build is a prime example of determination, patience, skill, and talent. My hat is off to you my friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Not that I can add to anything said before, I am amazed. Great job sir How did you make the masks for the eagle on the tail?? Arnaud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I could never have that level of patience. Amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 This build is a prime example of determination, patience, skill, and talent. My hat is off to you my friend! agreed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 <_< That is not a model build; that is an exercise in dogged determination, diligence, and attention to detail. ' Nuff said :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Holy ****...:unsure: That's awesome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valcad Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi! Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad that you like it. The model is almost finished. It left to pick a stand for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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graves_09 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 WOW! Amazing paint job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 man you nailed the finish on this one! VERY well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usn sti Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was waiting for someone Batty enough to try this! Nice work! I'm gonna show the guys at work this! You did an excellent job representing our jet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dude WHATEVER!!! You are just showing off! Showing off those serious mad skills. I have patience, but dang dude you trumped me by about 1000. I would try it, but you have set the bar off the scales and I couldn't even imagine mine 1/1000000th as good. Thanks for showing your awesome build! Jeremy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaktwist Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 this just boggles my fragile little mind!well done,its awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Amazing work on this digital Super Hornet! That digital scheme also looks very effective in masking the outlines of the plane. Hope you will post more pics of your great build when you are completely done with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Holy Crap ! :blink: I get dizzy just looking at it, I can only imagine how it affected you painting it ... :wacko: Awesome Work ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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