dylan Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have 2 weeks off and nothing to do (yes dreams do come true) so I decided between naps I would build my 2 tamiya tomcats and listen to Led Zeppelin . one is an A and one is a D model both VF-2 I started the wings and vertical stabs last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Zeppelin and Tomcats. What else do you need! 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Ohhhh you lucky dog, you got to take a nap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, janman said: Zeppelin and Tomcats. What else do you need! 😄 I completely agree. Dylan, those pieces are looking extremely nice. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Noice! Which is the first one and the 2nd one? 🙂 just kiddin. They look shiny and awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 thanks fellas. here are some more from earlier in the week. you can paint most of the landing gear on the sprues and with a little creative pre painting you can save yourself a lot of masking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Seriously impressive work so far Dylan. What did you use on the landing gear bays to add the shadow/ depth contrast, just a black wash? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Can't be better that this! Two weeks for Tomcats baby! Love your finish! Is the weathering done only with airbrush? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Whiskey said: Seriously impressive work so far Dylan. What did you use on the landing gear bays to add the shadow/ depth contrast, just a black wash? its mostly paynes grey with a dab of lamp black. 22 minutes ago, EagleAviation said: Can't be better that this! Two weeks for Tomcats baby! Love your finish! Is the weathering done only with airbrush? so far only airbrush work, I will be doing a panel line wash after I get the decals all done and sealed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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A-10 LOADER Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 SWEET !! Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 All that in a week? And 2 kits? Gosh, I think I'd still be working on the first cockpit. Excellent speed. Paint looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 thanks Captain Obvious 😂 the wings and tails were done last week, so I got a bit of a head start. I could bore you all with in progress shots of the closscoat decals.. etc. but I wont. here is how they look after last night's marathon of the wash and mattcoat. then I couldn't help just assembling a few bits like the landing gear ,wings and tails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 looking mighty fine there what paints are you using for the greys? What process for the mottled effect if you dont mind sharing (again looks great) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, Petrov27 said: looking mighty fine there what paints are you using for the greys? What process for the mottled effect if you dont mind sharing (again looks great) thanks. I am using Mr.paint not to be confused with Mr.color. I prime everything black then mottle the insides of the panels with either the colour I am spraying or white like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) WOW, two beautiful looking Tomcat's there Dylan. Looking forward to more. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Edited September 22, 2018 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Kit decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDGE! while installing one of the landing gear doors it fell onto the floor. nbd I thought untill I turned it over and discovered that it bounced off the glove area, and of course the tiny area with glue and paint on it left a nice white smudge of the grey paint. I think someone is telling me that it is time to have a few cold ones and watch deadpool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Whiskey said: Kit decals? . afterburner for the low vis bird and a mix of 2bobs and kit decals for the high vis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, dylan said: I think someone is telling me that it is time to have a few cold ones and watch Deadpool Ugh! Most definitely step away for a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 53 minutes ago, CaptainObvious said: Ugh! Most definitely step away for a bit. it has also been pointed out that I put the D model wheels on the A model and vice versa. not my day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 These are turning out to be eye-poppers. For sure take a break and then fix, trust me on that. Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just watched Deadpool 2 last night, take the break lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 A little corrosion control painting to fix the glue mark 😉 curious why didn't just use the kit decals for VF-2 CAG? They got them correct, where as the ones on your model have the wrong flap numbers, wrong font and size for USS CONSTELLATION... great builds! Thank you for using the Fightertown Decals VF-2 ODS markings. It was interesting that VF-2 applied the Ranger titles in 36375. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 thanks Brian. I used as many of the 2 bobs decals as possible as the kit decals are not as user friendly. I think you and about 6 other people in the world would even notice. I am eagerly awaiting your new sheets. I want to build Bullet 06 next. well I fixed the glue mark and then tried to paint the red ang green lights. every other light except the glove lights turned out ok, I might have to rethink those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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