Kylwell Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I've got a Falke on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 I've got a Falke on the bench. I don't know what a Falke(Mmm...Hawk?!?) is, but it sure looks good and very detailed. Where's it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 It's from MaK http://www.theRPF.com/index.php?showtopic=119245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Made it a few months ago Bandai 1/144 VF-19F custom : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skull_leader_v1 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) the local comic shop got in a huge box of the 1/100 ARII 15th aniversary kits. only the fighers were worth the powder it would take to blow them up so i grabed one. its sence been shelved and now i f inaly got the money for the paint and such like. sadly i forgot to grab the red paint and clear coat i'll be needing Edited January 7, 2007 by skull_leader_v1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I shelved the M.C. 202 for now, as my airbrushing skills are rather lacking to do the fine paintwork needed on the camo. I picked up a Revell/Zveda (sp?) T-72 with reactive armour. Needless to say, those little bricks are a total pain in the butt (and very time consuming). Looks pretty neat so far. It's an older kit (duh), so it'll be built with all hatches closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 better pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Nice Falke. I never saw/read the series but accidentally came across the build up, borrowed P-38 booms and all! Nice detailing too Kylwell! - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Nice Falke. I never saw/read the series but accidentally came across the build up, borrowed P-38 booms and all! Nice detailing too Kylwell! - MT Thanks. I've got to hit the local train store for more Grantline bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'm still considering(since 2 days) which wing type to attach on the Lightning. I made 4 differant type of wings. Type C can also be used in forward swept position(my favorite...at the moment)what would make it look like the ADF-01Falken or FFR-41/FRX-00Mave. For A & B type I have to change the flaps in the middle section or else it just look a low-budget SR-71 clone. . Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 OOoooh noo! Keep it canon I'd say. I'm just a perfectionist, so ignore me . - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I'm still considering(since 2 days) which wing type to attach on the Lightning. I made 4 differant type of wings. Type C can also be used in forward swept position(my favorite...at the moment)what would make it look like the ADF-01Falken or FFR-41/FRX-00Mave. For A & B type I have to change the flaps in the middle section or else it just look a low-budget SR-71 clone. . Any suggestions? Hey, that looks pretty cool! Are those VF-11 tailfins? Also, don't rule out the posibility of making your own wings from scratch. It'd just take some sheet styrene and some sanding and scribing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 OOoooh noo! Keep it canon I'd say. I'm just a perfectionist, so ignore me . - MT I'll try to reconsider that........mmmh. No way! Hey, that looks pretty cool! Are those VF-11 tailfins? Nope, not from ThunderboldIII. Those were left over from a Flanker kitbash few years ago. Also, don't rule out the posibility of making your own wings from scratch. It'd just take some sheet styrene and some sanding and scribing. That would be the alternative. I still can't get a clear picture of the right wing form. Same also on the Gunpod design which now looks like the hybrid of GU-15 and the one for the VF-1AR/JR/SR. I'll make some pics of it as soon I glued the parts together. By the way. How is your VF-1SR going? Any progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-1 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) The primer opn my VF-11 is drying as we speak. Also on the bench are 2 studio sclae kits. Man are these things massive. The little one is a CC X-wing. Edited January 13, 2007 by Sweet-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 By the way. How is your VF-1SR going? Any progress? Man, I haven't thought about that thing in a while... Sadly, it's sitting in a drawer along with the Macross Plus missile drone. I still have every intention of finishing both projects, but I have no idea when. But the 1/72 ground equipment will be finished before them. The tow tractor is pretty much done, except for the driver figure (a huge pain in my ass), and the tow bar. But I think pretty much everything is going to be on hold for a couple weeks soon, cause I'm probably going to be doing some contract casting work for Starship Modeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 The primer opn my VF-11 is drying as we speak. Also on the bench are 2 studio sclae kits. Man are these things massive. The little one is a CC X-wing. I hope we'll see more progress pics of the Thunder Fighter in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokefiend Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hey Lonnie, didnt know you posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Sorta OT, but not deserving of its own thread, posted here because many will see it: 1:1 masking! F-16 Thunderbirds: http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5898152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bromgrev Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Also on the bench are 2 studio sclae kits. Man are these things massive. Go Buck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 RARE shot of one of the Thunderbirds, glad I'm not painting it; my compressor's not strong enough . The model from Buck Rogers is bringing me flashbacks. Is that Abba I hear playing in the backround ? - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Interesting too see that people know Buck Rogers here. The Thunder Fighter is one of the hottest starship designs ever. I should complete my Monogram kit one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) Working on the 1/32 scale A-10 N/AW from trumpeter. Also picked up the new DML P-51D. It is packed with detail and only has 2 faults. FAULT 1= The kit comes with FULL gun bays in both wings, BUT BOTH WINGS ACCESS COVERS ARE MOLDED CLOSED! This is small since on the underside of the wing you can see where the area for the access covers is thinner to allow you to cut them over. FAULT 2= Although you CAN cut these covers open THERE IS NO PROVIDED DETAIL FOR THE COVERS THEMSELVES. No PE parts or anything to replicate the detailing on the insides of these covers. The kit is good and will allow some really nice detailing possibilities. Im just a little disappointed in DML, after their new 1/35 tank kits that are PACKED with all the little details you can think of. this just seems like a smack to the face. You would think if they knew they were putting a full gunbay in each wing they would have made the covers as seperate pieces and detailed on both sides. This reminds me of something TRUMPETER would do. Trumpeter is well known for ALL the gimmicks that this kit has. Clear engine cover panels. Full detailed parts that get hidden once the kit is completed, and many other little things. The kit also has a weird texture to the skin of the acft which looks like it will make it very difficult to get a good polished aliminum shine out of it. Heres some pics of the gunbay parts i have already cut open and the instructions for the steps involved. NOWHERE does it say or even point out that the gunbays can be cut open. Again this is very unexpected from DML. I wouldnt be suprised if this were actually a project that trumpeter dropped. Edited January 15, 2007 by HWR MKII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-1 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hey Lonnie, didnt know you posted here. Shh, I had to change my name so as not to be recognized. My Macross knowledge is WAAAY behind my Star Wars repertoire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Well the BIG Leopard is finally finished and ready to be sent to me. Here are some teasre pics. I will definitely take more closeup ones when it gets to me in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 We just need some good scale pics now that it's complete.... looks amazing tho, and I'm sure it will be even better once tou get your hands on it. Are you planning on painting the tracks at all tho? It looks odd right now with the basecoat for the NATO camo on but obvious clean metal tracks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 HWR MKII Looks like you only deal with the bigger (HUGH!) toys and models. Which bank are you and your fake 1/6 german friends attemptimg to pay a visit ? I want to join. This is how the Wolfpack CAG will look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-1 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Cool looking variant TSP. What kind of ordinance will it have? Those wings would look cool with wingtip missiles. Whatever you do it looks mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Cool looking variant TSP. What kind of ordinance will it have? Those wings would look cool with wingtip missiles. Whatever you do it looks mean. U.N.SPACY Megaroad . I don't remember reading anything about the Jolly Rogers being the only squadron joining the Megaroad 1. Either no one knows if the VF-1 Wolfpack Squadron could have joined an other Fleet as well. The VF-1 were one of the first squads recieving the F-14A and flying it in combat zones. So why not the first traveling into deep space. I hope Big West don't change it with upcoming shows or graphic novels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-1 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I did not know this..... Still looks very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 We just need some good scale pics now that it's complete.... looks amazing tho, and I'm sure it will be even better once tou get your hands on it. Are you planning on painting the tracks at all tho? It looks odd right now with the basecoat for the NATO camo on but obvious clean metal tracks... The tracks wont be clean for long after i get it. If anything i may get some blueing fluid like what gunsmiths use and treat the ends to get them looking more like the real thing. BUT this all depends on if dirt sticks to them like it does on the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 HWR MKII Looks like you only deal with the bigger (HUGH!) toys and models. Which bank are you and your fake 1/6 german friends attemptimg to pay a visit ? I want to join. This is how the Wolfpack CAG will look like. Nice little VF you have there. I dont prefer to work on the large scale stuff all the time but it does make room for more variety and detail. Also if i can get the pics right i can play a game of "real or model" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 'real or model' is my favorite game.... you know you've got a talented artist when it's really a toss up tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneamise Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Working on the 1/32 scale A-10 N/AW from trumpeter. Also picked up the new DML P-51D. It is packed with detail and only has 2 faults. FAULT 1= The kit comes with FULL gun bays in both wings, BUT BOTH WINGS ACCESS COVERS ARE MOLDED CLOSED! This is small since on the underside of the wing you can see where the area for the access covers is thinner to allow you to cut them over. FAULT 2= Although you CAN cut these covers open THERE IS NO PROVIDED DETAIL FOR THE COVERS THEMSELVES. No PE parts or anything to replicate the detailing on the insides of these covers. The kit is good and will allow some really nice detailing possibilities. Im just a little disappointed in DML, after their new 1/35 tank kits that are PACKED with all the little details you can think of. this just seems like a smack to the face. You would think if they knew they were putting a full gunbay in each wing they would have made the covers as seperate pieces and detailed on both sides. This reminds me of something TRUMPETER would do. Trumpeter is well known for ALL the gimmicks that this kit has. Clear engine cover panels. Full detailed parts that get hidden once the kit is completed, and many other little things. The kit also has a weird texture to the skin of the acft which looks like it will make it very difficult to get a good polished aliminum shine out of it. Heres some pics of the gunbay parts i have already cut open and the instructions for the steps involved. NOWHERE does it say or even point out that the gunbays can be cut open. Again this is very unexpected from DML. I wouldnt be suprised if this were actually a project that trumpeter dropped. Some manufactureres seem a little clueless these days... I´ve heard that the DML Mustang has some issues. That gun cover thing seems to be not worked out properly. Moreover, people complain about the "skin texture" with too deep and wide trenches and overdone riveting that does not look like the real thing. But it looks like a Mustang to me and that is more than can be said about some (not all) Trumpeter kits - I have the feeling they either copy other kits to get the proportions right or they try to skip research and get it all wrong (Wildcat, 1/24 Mustang, many of their ships etc.). Then they add thousands of panel lines and little parts to hide the fact that the main parts are all wrong... I´ll stick to Tamigawa kits for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 HWR, you're gonna be real pissed about that Mustang kit from DML in a second... according to all my real smart modeling sources, a whole ton of that Mustang kit is inaccurate.... all the rivets on the wing should be smooth (they were puttied over apparently on the lamelar wings) and there's some wonky issues with the cockpit, especially with the seat I believe.... it's like DML wanted to make a totally sweet kit but forgot to look at an actual aircraft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Im not concerned about rivet patterns or line depth. More about the sharkskin texture on the plastic and the unopened gun bays. I have the kit. Overall it is quite good. Dragon/DML hasnt done aircraft in a while so it is actually understandable that there are issues. Good news is that with some 800 and 1000 grit sand paper you can eliminate the texture and this in turn also lightens the depth of the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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