Joel_W Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Falcon20Driver, Just got a similar email from my brother as his 1/32 scale Meteor Fisher Conversion is wearing him down, and he's in the final stages of the build. Decaling sounds like a great solution to stabilize your mojo and get refocused. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER32 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to seeing them flying side by side. Edited February 25, 2016 by HAMMER32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've been using your builds as inspiration hammer, they're stunning! On a positive note, an ARC member has graciously offered the needed tail art. Once again ARC proves to be full of awesome people. I noticed Aerobonus now has seated F-14 pilots. I'm thinking of getting the Aires pit and putting them in it. I'll have to check my budget but hopefully that'll solve the horrible Has cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER32 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I've been using your builds as inspiration hammer, they're stunning! On a positive note, an ARC member has graciously offered the needed tail art. Once again ARC proves to be full of awesome people. I noticed Aerobonus now has seated F-14 pilots. I'm thinking of getting the Aires pit and putting them in it. I'll have to check my budget but hopefully that'll solve the horrible Has cockpit. The Aerobonus presents the new F-14 pilots with lots of mistakes，the pilots' bodies are the same with their F-4 pilots ，wrong suits and helmets and the right seats，I suggest you ignore them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great looking Hoover! Keep up the project! There are a few cheats that make the Hasegawa cockpit go together and fit better. It's molded ok but the instructions are where it's screwed up. I don't have that exact S-3 sheet but I do have VS-33 CAG and 701 sheets from the end of the squadron... Damn, was so looking forward to the Aerobonus F-14 pilots set. They screwed that up completely. Looks good but if accuracy matters, it's not worth it. Those helmets I'm guessing are supposed to be HGU-33 (they look like older Air Force helmets tho). For the B, the fleet had already switched to the HGU-55 so this set can't be used for an F-14B. The survival gear isn't representative of anything post Vietnam so that's out. And they molded the O2 mask in the pouch on the chest. That has to be cut away and re-sculpted so you can scratchbuild a face 02 mask. Or ditch the head and use a Hasegawa Super Hornet head. Better yet, skip this set entirely - and just use a Hasegawa SuperHornet pilot on the Quickboost seat. I really hope Aerobonus starts doing NAVY/AF pilots standing and seated that are 'modern'. Or at least post 1970s... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks for the information Hammer and Brian. It is a shame they screwed up those pilots, they look cool. I'll probably hammer away at the provided cockpit and pilots. I have accomplished a few items on the Viking. I applied the walkway and painted the area around the cockpit. For the walkway I dabbed some Mr Surfacer 500 on before painting to provide a little texture. I think it'll really pop when I apply some pastels to weather some more. I also went ahead and applied the formation light decals and the tail number decals. I think the Aeromaster decals are really reactant to water more than others I normally use. I dipped the tail numbers in water for a very brief couple of seconds and they went down much better. I'm gonna chalk the tail snafu up as a learning lesson. I should have used Fighter Town decals! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Falcon20Driver, Your weathered paint scheme really looks quite good. it should really pop once your through the weathering process. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 That is excellent paint right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Very nice, the Viking's looking great. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Love your work. Did you ever post a "How to build your bases?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks Lenny. I did post a tutorial about a year ago in the tools and tips section. I've got a neat display base idea for this combo build. I won't be able to get it going until the Tomcat is built up and on a rod due to measuring issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 If anyone in the Dallas metroplex heard a loud string of curse words this morning I apologize. I tried applying the new decals for the tail and they came apart before they were even off the backing paper!! Now I know it's not me. The other decals I've applied have gone down fine, but the tail ones keep coming apart. #$@!^ So, before I throw this Viking into a wall I'm switching plans for the tail. I found a picture of what appears to be the same aircraft with a big lowviz screwbird painted on the tail. I'm attempting to cut a tape pattern to paint the darn thing on. Past that I'm outa ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Falcon20Driver, Not sure if that was you I heard this morning here on Long Island, NY, but it was sure nasty. Were these Kit decals, or AM ones? Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Aftermarket, Aeromaster sheet. What's weird is none of the other ones from that sheet have had issues. I'm cutting the patterns for painting now and hopefully I can airbrush it on Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Aftermarket, Aeromaster sheet. What's weird is none of the other ones from that sheet have had issues. I'm cutting the patterns for painting now and hopefully I can airbrush it on Monday. F20D, You should email or PM Aeromaster about the issues you had with their decals. I'm willing to bet that they would replace the sheet for you. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Joel, a very kind member here sent my replacement tail markings. Those also crumbled, so for some reason those specific tail markings come apart. Two separate sheets did it, which is quite strange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Joel, a very kind member here sent my replacement tail markings. Those also crumbled, so for some reason those specific tail markings come apart. Two separate sheets did it, which is quite strange. F20D, Very strange. Even more of a reason to get in touch with Aeromaster and let them know about that issue. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 If anyone in the Dallas metroplex heard a loud string of curse words this morning I apologize. I tried applying the new decals for the tail and they came apart before they were even off the backing paper!! Now I know it's not me. The other decals I've applied have gone down fine, but the tail ones keep coming apart. #$@!^ So, before I throw this Viking into a wall I'm switching plans for the tail. I found a picture of what appears to be the same aircraft with a big lowviz screwbird painted on the tail. I'm attempting to cut a tape pattern to paint the darn thing on. Past that I'm outa ideas. Man I thought I had bad luck, WTF ??!! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 I guess I should not have built the "Screwbirds" plane, because it's been trying to screw me over constantly. However, I have finally won this battle! Now I'll let it dry, and over the week try getting down more of the other decals and hope they don't cause even more issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam1818 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Well I think u can never go wrong with paint over decals and it turned out great! Nice work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Agreed, paint is way better than decals anyday. I wish we could have seen it masked up prior to paint. How'd you do that ?? It looks awseome F20D !! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks guys. I was angry and just wanted it painted so I didn't take any masked pictures. I printed out the squadron emblem. Then I cut out the screwbird. After that, I put down some Tamiya masking tape on the cutting board, set the cutout on that tape, then taped it down with a second layer. I cut around them emblem with an exacto and presto, a paint mask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 F20D, The mask came out perfectly. Impressive to say the least. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 That is a lesson to be learned, the results are nothing short of spectacular ;) B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks guys! I'm happy to post a completed Viking. There are some stupid mistakes and building boo boos, but all things considered I'm very happy. It is my first attempt at an inflight build, which means first attempt at open intakes as well. I gained a little knowledge that will hopefully help the Bombcat come out looking good. I think I'm going to finish my two starfighters before really digging into the Cat, but who knows!? Thanks for the support from everyone, hopefully you'll stick around for the Bombcat build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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