Fly-n-hi Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi everybody. I just finished this Academy 1/48 F-22A Raptor. I've actually started this kit back in November or October but I got bored with it and put it in the closet. Well, I decided to go ahead and get 'er done. This build is OOB except for the metal foil seat belts that I scratched for it. The kit is very simple and the fit was mostly excellent. The intakes are a PITA but oh well. Hope you enjoy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Here's a few more pics: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Looks mean . . . with a sheen! Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks Warthog. Here's a couple more pics in the daylight: ...and my glowing slimelights: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plano Guy Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice job! Great looking bird. Your painting and detailing definately impress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimis Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 It;s a great looking model! Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 WOW !!!!1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What paints did you use on this build to achieve that nice Raptor sheen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 That sure turned out great! Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA2019 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Love the paint job. Looks really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Man Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Nice clean build. Crisp lines and a great paint job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Neat paint job. Just look like a real thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for the compliments guys. I appreciate them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 That looks very very sweet....I'm still warming up to the look of the Raptor...it's capabilities are another matter, the things it can do are just awe inspiring!!!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 That looks very very sweet....I'm still warming up to the look of the Raptor...it's capabilities are another matter, the things it can do are just awe inspiring!!!. Thanks.I'll be the first to admit that I find the F-22 kinda boring looking. It just seems like the 70's and 80's generation of aircraft were so much more interesting. I'd say that the F-15 is way more eye catching than the F-22, but that's just my opinion. The planes coming out today look way too computer generated and geometric. Although, the last air show I went to had an F-22 demo and I enjoyed watching that more than I enjoyed the Thunderbirds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frankhenrylee Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Your Raptor "Sheen" looks perfect, some go way over the top with the shiny stuff. Do you care to enlighten us on your method? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Very nice and clean Raptor! Quite excellent work ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikejapan Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) I want it...... haha What kind of paints or material did you use? I'm really thinking about getting a Raptor! Michael Edited June 26, 2011 by mikejapan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks again for the nice comments. I can't take full credit for the paint colors. I saw another F-22 build (maybe here on ARC...I can't remember for sure) where the builder used a paint brand called Citadel paint. Its a paint marketed to the gamers that use the little metal figures. I bought some and mixed it the way he recommended but his mixing for the dark part of the camo was way too dark. So I tweaked it a little and made my own mix. The light part was 70% "Chainmail" and 30% "Codex Grey." The dark part was 70% "Boltgun" and 30% "Codex Grey." Basically, its just a lighter colored steel and a darker colored steel mixed with Dark Ghost Grey. I wondered if Tamiya Gun Metal mixed with Tamiya Sky Grey would work as well. The trim around the plane is Aqueous Hobby Color Light Ghost Grey (H308). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 This has got to be the best Academy Raptor build I have seen so far. The colors and scheme looks right on and clean finish gets a big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I can't take full credit for the paint colors. I saw another F-22 build (maybe here on ARC...I can't remember for sure) where the builder used a paint brand called Citadel paint. Its a paint marketed to the gamers that use the little metal figures. I bought some and mixed it the way he recommended but his mixing for the dark part of the camo was way too dark. So I tweaked it a little and made my own mix. The light part was 70% "Chainmail" and 30% "Codex Grey." The dark part was 70% "Boltgun" and 30% "Codex Grey." Basically, its just a lighter colored steel and a darker colored steel mixed with Dark Ghost Grey. I wondered if Tamiya Gun Metal mixed with Tamiya Sky Grey would work as well. The trim around the plane is Aqueous Hobby Color Light Ghost Grey (H308). I know which one you were talking about. It was a build by OriginalMonty: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=214334&st=0&p=2035777entry2035777, which I then "validated"/tested in my thread in Tools 'n Tips HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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