gb_madcat_sl Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 A rare "what-if" project from me. Tamiya 1/48 F-35A done up in markings of the 18th Aggressor Squadron based at Eielson AFB, Alaska. Scheme was inspired by profiles drawn up by Sean Hampton and Scott Brown of Afterburner Decals found in this article: https://theaviationist.com/2020/09/10/these-are-some-of-the-designs-submitted-for-the-new-aggressors-f-35-color-scheme/ Decals were self-drawn. Painted with Mr Hobby lacquers and weathered with oils and enamels. Seat was a 3D printed set from Mini Craft Collection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted April 10, 2024 Author Share Posted April 10, 2024 More photos And a little tribute to the original artists Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 Very cool! 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 That is gorgeous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 Very nice and believable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted April 11, 2024 Share Posted April 11, 2024 That is some spectacular work. Great job with the complex scheme, decals and weathering. Great idea. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted April 12, 2024 Share Posted April 12, 2024 Oh man what cool scheme for the F-35A! Very nicely done. I’m debating on weather or not to do the blue and greys scheme or the black and grey scheme. Nice ejection seat too. Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sodasorb Posted April 12, 2024 Share Posted April 12, 2024 Fantastic F-35! Cool concept marking it in that camouflage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 Awesome appearance! Would be a very nice livery for Dutch Airforce on their F-35s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 Love those "what if" paint schemes! Very god job...the weapons bays are just "wow"! I'm surprised nobody has done the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels in F-35's like the F-4E and F-4J days. Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted April 15, 2024 Author Share Posted April 15, 2024 Thanks everyone for your kind comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted April 15, 2024 Share Posted April 15, 2024 That is stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted April 19, 2024 Share Posted April 19, 2024 In a word... BEAUTIFUL... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted April 22, 2024 Share Posted April 22, 2024 Well done! Great looking build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted April 24, 2024 Author Share Posted April 24, 2024 Thank you all for the kind words! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted April 26, 2024 Share Posted April 26, 2024 Bad A$$ery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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