freshnewstart Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 13 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Thank Aigore, I have to admit I'm really enjoying this part of the process. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" So am i, and all of us i dare to say.. It will be the Coolest Tomcatmodel ever!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, freshnewstart said: So am i, and all of us i dare to say.. It will be the Coolest Tomcatmodel ever!! Thanks freshnewstart, I appreciate your kind feedback. I'm not too sure about the "coolest Tomcat model ever" part but, I'm happy with how she is looking so far. There are A LOT of talented people here on this site that blow me away. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 The weathering is looking great! -co Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 On 10/21/2018 at 1:17 PM, A-10 LOADER said: ... Still much more to do but, progress is being made. ... Gee, Steve! Just when I thought you were just about finished, too. 😀 She's looking better & better. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, CaptainObvious said: The weathering is looking great! -co 1 hour ago, JohnS said: Gee, Steve! Just when I thought you were just about finished, too. 😀 She's looking better & better. John Thanks boys, John she's getting closer and closer. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshnewstart Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 8 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Thanks freshnewstart, I appreciate your kind feedback. I'm not too sure about the "coolest Tomcat model ever" part but, I'm happy with how she is looking so far. There are A LOT of talented people here on this site that blow me away. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" We have this very old saying.; sæt ikke dit lys under en skæppe .. Can be translated to : Dont sell your shine to cheap.. This big model you are about to finish, is a outstanding journey, with an amazing result..You earned every rose you get.. Jesper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 6:41 PM, freshnewstart said: We have this very old saying.; sæt ikke dit lys under en skæppe .. Can be translated to : Dont sell your shine to cheap.. This big model you are about to finish, is a outstanding journey, with an amazing result..You earned every rose you get.. Jesper Thanks very much. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Update for today, I went back over the top surfaces of the jet, with a thin coat of the Medium Gray, just to knock back the "sun bleached" effect and blend things together more. Thanks for staying interested in this build and enjoy the pics. Steve"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshnewstart Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 17 hours ago, freshnewstart said: Awesome! Thanks very much. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Totally cool. Wow! Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 21 hours ago, chuck540z3 said: Totally cool. Wow! Chuck Thanks very much Chuck, I appreciate that. As I've said in the past many times, your opinion, which I highly regard, means a lot to me. I'm currently working on the top surfaces of the jet, weathering her up and adding the dirt and grime. I'm also working on an idea for the wing sweep wear marks and I'm hoping to have something worth posting soon. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Greetings everyone, I'm thinking this will be my last update until the jet is completed. I want my final reveal to be a surprise for everyone and, because she's so close, I don't want to give anything away until she's completed. I was able to get the entire jet weathered and gloss coated again, to lock in all the weathering and to also help darken up the colors so that when I flat coat her, the colors won't fade away. I need to fix one slime light decal, flat coat her, do the metal colored areas and then I can unmask her ( I'm really looking forward to that part, hopefully no over-spray found it's way inside the cockpit ) and get all the pieces added to her. I'm hoping with in the next two weeks, at the very latest, to have a finished product to show all of you. Thanks to everyone who stayed on this ride until the end, I appreciate it very much. Steve"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 2:26 PM, A-10 LOADER said: I need to fix one slime light decal, flat coat her, do the metal colored areas and then I can unmask her ( I'm really looking forward to that part, hopefully no over-spray found it's way inside the cockpit ) and get all the pieces added to her. Steve"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Always the fear of every modeler, because the fix is just about impossible to do. Good luck Steve! I'm really looking forward to the final reveal. Cheers, Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 7:00 PM, chuck540z3 said: Always the fear of every modeler, because the fix is just about impossible to do. Good luck Steve! I'm really looking forward to the final reveal. Cheers, Chuck Thanks Chuck, the good news is there was no over spray in side the cockpit, thank God. I've been busy adding all the small details to the jet, all the fuselage probes along with a scratch-built Temperature probe, an old sewing needle was used for the port side "pointy" Angle of Attack Sensor, yaw string, blade antenna to the bottom of the TCS pod ( for the third and, hopefully LAST time ). Unmasked all the glass, cleaned it all up and, polished it and, also unmasked the wingtip lights, glove vane lights, walkways and, the TCS pod. She's getting closer everyday, hopefully not too much longer. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 For Chuck, Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Greetings all, Just a quick note to let you all know that my Tomcat was completed on Tuesday the 14th, how ironic eh and, pics will follow shortly. Thanks to all who followed along. Steve"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 9:04 AM, A-10 LOADER said: For Chuck, Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Just noticed this. Fanfrickingtastic! Cheers, Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 59 minutes ago, A-10 LOADER said: Greetings all, Just a quick note to let you all know that my Tomcat was completed on Tuesday the 14th, how ironic eh and, pics will follow shortly. Thanks to all who followed along. Steve"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Wow, I don't think my old bod can handle the shock! Congrats Steve on keeping focused on completing this project over the years. It's been a great trip. Can't wait to see photos of the finished big 'cat. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, chuck540z3 said: Just noticed this. Fanfrickingtastic! Cheers, Chuck Yes sir, very happy to find no over spray inside the cockpit or canopy. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 26 minutes ago, JohnS said: Wow, I don't think my old bod can handle the shock! Congrats Steve on keeping focused on completing this project over the years. It's been a great trip. Can't wait to see photos of the finished big 'cat. John Thanks John, hopefully you'll approve of the final product. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Brief update, I'm still trying to get pics of the Big Cat outside. I've tried taking some of her inside but, the lighting just dosen't do her justice. As soon as the weather cooperates, I 'll post them. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt Shultz II Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) If you want to do the slime lights up get some of this tape https://www.ebay.com/itm/10M-Luminous-Tape-Self-adhesive-Glow-In-The-Dark-Safety-Stage-Sticker-Home-Decor/263176880908?hash=item3d4690830c:m:mi8TYcWPzcbNNdA63pGJQfw:rk:21:pf:0&var=562173480271 It is .006" thick (has backing paper) and is white colored when viewed during daylight but glows green in the dark after exposure to bright light. It stays illuminated for quite a while in the dark too. It will also stay stuck, good adhesive, so should work well on the wing tips too! I paid $1 for 10 meters (1/2" wide)with free shipping and it took a couple of weeks to get here on the left coast so it may take longer to get to you on the right side of the US. Awesome work by the way, wish I could say something that hasn't been said by others..😉 Edited November 21, 2018 by Sgt Shultz II Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Still waiting on the weather folks, sorry. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and remember our troops deployed who can't be home. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Greetings all, Some "detail" shots to share with you and the final pics will be in The Display Case later on today. Thanks everyone for sticking around. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Yaw string added using a piece of 34 gauge wire painted Insignia White. The "pointy" Angle of Attack Sensor Probe replaced with the tip of an old sewing needle. Probes added to the port side of the jet. Probes added to the starboard side of the jet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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