Darren Roberts Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Here are a few shots of Ripper 211. It's the Revell/Monogram F-14A converted to a B and is now on it's way to the former PAO of VF-11 Red Rippers. This is number 2 of 10 for the squadron. I was quite happy with the way it turned out. I know I've said it before, but I LOVE the R/M kit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-40Ace Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Very nice! :huh: Nice base, too! :) How did you do it??? :blink: :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 DR- Nice work .....the carrier deck also caught my eye....can you post some details about it? Thanks. Irv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bugfan Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Very nice base!!!! Post more details about it please. And I too agree, the RM tomcat isnt that bad at all. But damn you build FAST, 5 days!! Way to go!! And another thing, I really like that F11F you posted the other day, SWEEEET!!!! Jack aka BUGFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAntonio Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Darren, Another Brilliant masterpiece from the Revell kit. I am becoming a fan of your work. especially the Tomcats. Don't worry about the fact that it seems to be the only thing you build, because I'm not complaining and others would agree as well. By the way, is this one fully rescribed? And if so how difficult and time consuming is the process? Cheers, Guenther Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Hornet Fan Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Excellent work! How did you do the panel lines? If they are still raised I am very impressed with how well you did them! And I too love that base! That will be one lucky PAO! Cheers Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Thanks for the compliments, guys. The base is actually the 1/48 Verlinden card stock base. I believe it's under the Custom Dioramics name. It really looks good. I was fortunate enough to come across one and picked it up. I didn't scribe the panel lines on this one at all. I've found that I can get decent panel lines by running a Micron ink pen next to the raised lines. Before the ink dries, I wipe away some of the ink with a wet Q-Tip. Then, I use a small round brush that I've clipped almost to the base to add some burnt umber pastel chalk. I again go over it with a damp Q-Tip. It breaks up the monotone finish of the paint and also helps dirty up the finish. I do all this after it has been flat coated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Very nice base!!!! Post more details about it please. And I too agree, the RM tomcat isnt that bad at all. But damn you build FAST, 5 days!! Way to go!! And another thing, I really like that F11F you posted the other day, SWEEEET!!!!Jack aka BUGFAN 5 days? Naw, I cheated! I've actually been working on it for about a month or so. I've got an F-14D for their display case that I was working on along side this one. I've got 4 more on the assembly line being built mass production style. To tell the truth, I'm beginning to get tired of Tomcats....am I allowed to say that? :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Thats a sweet build Darren love the blotchy weathered look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The paint and weathering look great. I haven't gone looking yet but do you have an article here (or somewhere) that talks about your construction techniques for the R/M kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Nice one!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Nice job Darren! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Hornet Fan Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I didn't scribe the panel lines on this one at all. I've found that I can get decent panel lines by running a Micron ink pen next to the raised lines. Great idea and tip Darren! I will try that when I get my Monogram A-10 started. I was dreading trying to scribe all that detail... Cheers Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 what a beauty Darren. You certainly have the touch with those kits. Spot on paint and weathering. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 As if I needed more motivation to get my F-14 GB stuff started... :D Awesome work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Beautiful work, Darren! I could only hope to build as beautifully as you do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 No, Darren, you are NOT allowed to say that. Chris Ish, waiting for more of the Steel Beach stuff to be available Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRASCA Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Great looking bird Darren! I like the weathering / panel lines. Great Tomcat!!! Craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Looks terrific! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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