Ken Middleton Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 the 433rd WPS F-15C has finally been paired up with the F-22. Italeri 1:48th kit with spare decals from the Academy F-22 kit and some other decals to make the billboard tail markings. The Italeri kit gives me some challenges every time, including that nasty seam across the top of the front-to-rear fuselage connection. I can never get it to disappear completely the F-15C can be also seen here: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=259116 thanks for looking, cheers Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scapilot Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 nice work on both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 nice work on both. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very creative Ken! Looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Sweeeeet! Love the sheen in the Raptor's paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very creative Ken! Looks great! Sweeeeet! Love the sheen in the Raptor's paint. thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bugfan Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 VERY, VERY, VERY, nice looking pair Ken. Whats your formula for the finish of the Raptor?? Inquiring minds wanna know!! WELL DONE SIR!!! Jack aka bugfan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) VERY, VERY, VERY, nice looking pair Ken. Whats your formula for the finish of the Raptor?? Inquiring minds wanna know!! WELL DONE SIR!!! Jack aka bugfan thanks a lot Jack! The Raptor has dark ghost grey for the flat grey parts, Krylon Matte Nickel spray for the main color (I stink at airbrushing metallics) and dark grey for the camo pattern. It represents the look of a new F-22, a well-weathered one is really hard to do! Edited February 2, 2013 by Ken Middleton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Great job, Ken. Wish I stunk at airbrushing metallics like you do! One question: What casing are you using to mount the model to the base? It looks too small for a 20mm casing. I've considered using a 20mm for a 1/32 scale model, but it just looks to big for a 1/48 fighter. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Back at ya, Ken. I must be losing my eyesight! After a closer look, I now see that it's your usual method using brass and acrylic rod. But, if you do look at it, the way the wood reflects onto the brass and acrylic rod, it does look similar to a brass shell casing. Maybe I'd better stop while I'm ahead. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 thanks Tim, I used 9/16th brass tubing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Awesome work bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Awesome work bud :cheers:/> thank you Wayne! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ken,, Impressive build. Looks FANTASTIC. Splendid finish .. :jaw-dropping: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ken,, Impressive build. Looks FANTASTIC. Splendid finish .. :jaw-dropping:/> :jaw-dropping:/> thank you HOLMES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ken, both are incredible builds! The colors and sheen on the Raptor particularly looks right on like the real thing. You also know I like them in flight so that is another reason for a big Also, check your PM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very good, especially on the Raptor, that is hard to get looking right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ken, both are incredible builds! The colors and sheen on the Raptor particularly looks right on like the real thing. You also know I like them in flight so that is another reason for a big :thumbsup:/> Also, check your PM. thanks Richard! Very good, especially on the Raptor, that is hard to get looking right. thanks Shawn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Combat Zero Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Your models are so distinct! When ever you see an F-15 like that, you know right away: That's Ken Middleton's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Great work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Dynamic they are! Love your in-flight displays! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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