Honza K. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hello, I have finaly done some model... Tamiya kit CMK radar, engine, cockpit, flaps, wheel bays Gun bay and panel on fuselage was scratched... Decals Aeromaster, but 90% was airbrushed with masks... Royale resin wheels (special thanks to Doug Smith) Colors Gunze C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 AMAZING she a beauty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Spectacular. The best Skyray I've ever seen. You make a dull model into a stunning result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 wow Honza, really nice work all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Congratulations, it's beautiful!!!! /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Absolutely superb! It makes me want to start my Skyray kit. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Many thanks Guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How do you get those panellines so nicely done? Stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 panel lines was rescribed with this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) I've got some critiques. Before I list them let me say that clearly this is a fantastic build. The craftsmanship is top notch. But there are some artistic liberties here that are incorrect/inconsistent (to me, anyway): First, the panel lines (which look superb) are overdone. Before I posted this I searched through a bunch of Skyray pics and none of them really had visible panel lines (not like this). Again, your Skyray is great...its just not realistic (to me). Second, the panel lines are very dirty/visible (which indicates wear and tear) but the painted areas are very clean, especially the decals. The panel shading, which turned out great, looks like differently painted panels...not panels that are dirty, faded or weathered. What I mean to say is that it looks intentional. My mind is saying "Wow, that is supposed to be dirty but it looks really clean." To me it sort of has an "Anime" look to it. Third, to my eyes, the rivets look overdone. Again, I looked at several images before I posted and I'm just not seeing them on the real planes. I could be wrong, though. Maybe you have sources that are better than Google Images. These are my opinions, of course. And like I said earlier...the workmanship is fantastic! Edited February 21, 2013 by Fly-n-hi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alessio Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Absolutely wonderful. One of the best navy birds i've seen Regards Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've got some critiques. Before I list them let me say that clearly this is a fantastic build. The craftsmanship is top notch. But there are some artistic liberties here that are incorrect/inconsistent (to me, anyway): First, the panel lines (which look superb) are overdone. Before I posted this I searched through a bunch of Skyray pics and none of them really had visible panel lines (not like this). Again, your Skyray is great...its just not realistic (to me). Second, the panel lines are very dirty/visible (which indicates wear and tear) but the painted areas are very clean, especially the decals. The panel shading, which turned out great, looks like differently painted panels...not panels that are dirty, faded or weathered. What I mean to say is that it looks intentional. My mind is saying "Wow, that is supposed to be dirty but it looks really clean." To me it sort of has an "Anime" look to it. Third, to my eyes, the rivets look overdone. Again, I looked at several images before I posted and I'm just not seeing them on the real planes. I could be wrong, though. Maybe you have sources that are better than Google Images. These are my opinions, of course. And like I said earlier...the workmanship is fantastic! you are right! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi, Awesome build! Panels and rivets are a bit too dark ad dirty... But the build is one of the best I've seen about the Ford! Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Turbine Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I like the panel lines,but I would have rather seen the radome on as I feel you lose the feel of the aircraft shape. (Only my preferance) That being said it is a beautiful model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Superb! Love it! :thumbsup:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You have definitely found your personal style. I do however feel that your panel and rivet detailing is a bit over done in comparison to the real thing. Just my personal preference. A couple of critique items. 1. The slats on the folded wing section should be in the retracted position. 2. The external tank with the refueling probe is on the wrong side. It should be on the left wing. 3. You have the forward nose gear door and the forward main gear doors open which was never seen on a line bird. Just a personal pet peeve to have stuff open that shouldn't be unless it's in a maintenance check. Other than what I've noted, your build is flawless in terms of craftsmanship. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I totaly disagree with the fact that the panellines are too dark or even overdone. If you Google there are pictures which has the same finish concerning the panellines. And even worse at the underside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) I totaly disagree with the fact that the panellines are too dark or even overdone. If you Google there are pictures which has the same finish concerning the panellines. And even worse at the underside. Thanks for the critique of the critiques Photo of 134757 Cheers, John Edited February 28, 2013 by CF104 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the critique of the critiques :trolls:/> Photo of 134757 Cheers, John Don't feed the trolls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TommyP Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I completely agree about the panel lines - when you look at the pictures of the real aircraft they are somewhat over-done. The weathering/highlighting/shading/washing of panel-lines is becoming more and more common and many have the perception of it adding realism to a model by highlighting detail. I personally feel that it does the opposite - it's incredibly rare to see an aircraft with every panel line and rivet visible, and when you take in the scale effect of a model few, if any, would be visible. I feel it makes a model look like a CGI seen in many recent films! However, as has been said many times we each build our models in our own way and have very individual perceptions of what makes a great model. We could argue forever about the highlighting of panel lines and whether it should be done; some love it, others loath it. What we cannot argue about is the quality of the build here - it is stunning. Whether you like the panel lines or not, it cannot be argued that this is a 'top-notch' build and realistic or not, it's very pleasing on the eye. :) Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I love every bit of it. Honza, you are one of the very best- cheers! Art is subjective- you either like it or you don't. As for me- I am a great fan of your modeling art. chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loki Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I love every bit of it. Honza, you are one of the very best- cheers! Art is subjective- you either like it or you don't. As for me- I am a great fan of your modeling art. chuk Yep, gotta agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I love every bit of it. Honza, you are one of the very best- cheers! Art is subjective- you either like it or you don't. As for me- I am a great fan of your modeling art. chuk Count me also in. You got it right. Art is subjective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 .... .... ... ...yea, still #1 Ford! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I totaly disagree with the fact that the panellines are too dark or even overdone. If you Google there are pictures which has the same finish concerning the panellines. And even worse at the underside. Care to share a link to those pics for us? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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