Tomcatlover11 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Hey guys, just wanted to post some pics of my newly completed models from the begining of 2016. First is the Hasegawa 1/48TH scale SH-3H Seaking Model kit converted to a D model. I took First place for it at the 2016 Jaxcon Model show and was very proud of the accomplishment. I used Model Masters Engin Grey paint and did some weather and panel line washes with arylic water based paint. Next is the Tamiya 1/48th scale F-16C Model kit done in the Florida Makos Livery from Homestead Air Force Base using Two Bobs Decals. I used Valejo Model air acrylic paint's for the first time on this model and have fallen in love with them. I also used some acrylic water based washes for the panel line accent's. Enjoy. Chris. Edited March 26, 2016 by Tomcatlover11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the Thumbs up Phantom. Edited March 26, 2016 by Tomcatlover11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Great Pair Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks for the comments Martin. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 no bout adout it, it's easy to see why the Sea King came out on top, the Viper should have scored to, looks like a winner to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr7driver Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I was at the show and I saw your build. Well deserved first place sir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks Greywolf and cr7driver for looking and glad you liked the builds. Was a total surprise for my first place on the helo, very humbling. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Chris...Did you find an actual picture of 152696 in this scheme as I thought at this time it would have a short horizontal tail without the brace. I found a shot of 152694 on line in the same basic scheme as yours and it certainly has a short unbraced tail at that time. I found of a shot of your helicopter (152696) in 1985 in the white over gray scheme where it clearly has the longer braced horizontal tail but have seen "Ds" with both and haven't found out when the change was made. Did you research this point? This is not meant as any sort of criticism of your build as your model is beautiful but I am curious as D's seem to have both tails in pictures and it seems to be an update thing but I don't know when it was done and was wondering if you (or anyone else here) had more info on the point. Again I stress very nice model regardless. Cheers Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Thanks rcaffan for the advice and critiques, I am an average model builder so I do not strive for perfection on my builds to much but feel it looks as best as I can create it to be and that's fine with me. I did do some research and used photos that helped me come to these two builds. Thanks for looking anyway. Chris Edited March 29, 2016 by Tomcatlover11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Chris... The only picture of your Sea King I found had the tail as you built it so I certainly wasn't saying yours was wrong, just that I have noticed both types of tails on "Ds"and the tail could have changed but I can't say for sure and just wondered if you had more info on the point. That's all and was not meant as any sort of knock against your build and if you took it that way I'm sorry. I'm just looking for more info on the point and your build brought the issue to mind and I was wondering if you (or anyone else here) had looked into the area. If not no sweat and while I haven't seen the competition, your build certainly looks worthy of the first place it got. I build 1/72 and some kits (Fujimi/Cyberhobby) provide both tails but if the Hasegawa H only gives the one, then you would not even know of the question. I know they did one RAF issue which would have had the short tail different wheel pod fairings and a six bladed tail rotor but suspect that was a special sprue for that kit as I'm not familiar with the 1/48 kit. Cheers Bruce Edited March 30, 2016 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks Bruce, No Worries and will post some new stuff up in the near future. Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hey guys, just wanted to post some pics of my newly completed models from the begining of 2016. First is the Hasegawa 1/48TH scale SH-3H Seaking Model kit converted to a D model. I took First place for it at the 2016 Jaxcon Model show and was very proud of the accomplishment. I used Model Masters Engin Grey paint and did some weather and panel line washes with arylic water based paint. Next is the Tamiya 1/48th scale F-16C Model kit done in the Florida Makos Livery from Homestead Air Force Base using Two Bobs Decals. I used Valejo Model air acrylic paint's for the first time on this model and have fallen in love with them. I also used some acrylic water based washes for the panel line accent's. Enjoy. Chris. Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for posting! Edited March 31, 2016 by pminer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Thanks Pminor. Edited March 31, 2016 by Tomcatlover11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Certainly two outstanding builds. Congratulations on your 1st place award. it certainly was well deserved. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatlover11 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks Joel, Appreciate the kind comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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