Skull-1 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Still in progress... First test fitting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAVAKAISER Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 yea..... very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 niCe! cant wait to see the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Great start I like it!!! How did you do that camo pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks everyone. I have an IAF (Israeli Air Force) in build also. Will be finishing all of the previously posted models (exception: Luftwaffe) with luck next week. I just have some decals to do and that's really all. Now, to answer the question on the paint.... This is a technique I used with ME-262 models back as a kid. I usually use two greens and two grays... I also use three or four grays... It is a blot technique and works very well. On this plane I am using only two grays so far--will test on a boot and decide if I should do more. It is stunningly simple (I messed up some on this one and will have to probably go back and fix it but no worries). 1) Paint your model with one solid base coat. 2) Take a wide bristle brush and dip in a bottle of your second color. 3) Blot the brush very harshly onto a piece of paper until it stops leaving a solid circle of paint (it will get "wiry" for lack of a better term). 4) Dab the model at random. 5) Repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 1) Paint your model with one solid base coat. 2) Take a wide bristle brush and dip in a bottle of your second color. 3) Blot the brush very harshly onto a piece of paper until it stops leaving a solid circle of paint (it will get "wiry" for lack of a better term). 4) Dab the model at random. 5) Repeat. Awesome!!! Very simple but the final result is amazing Hope to see your finished mdels/toys soon. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) This was my first stab at it since 1995 so I will have to fix this one some (I think I will redo the right wing for example). However, I did want to at least show you guys what was coming. Still debating if a second gray or green will go over the top of this. I actually like the two-tone on the Valk--didn't think I would. Edited May 23, 2007 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Nice work Skull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Changed my mind on this one. It's going to be a VF-1F Wild Weasel. Two Seater. Short nose. Need to find a 1/48 or 1/72 Shrike/Harm Weapon Set. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. LOL Edited May 27, 2007 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Extended nose and paint added... Nose blisters to be moved. Swing bars and other improvements to come. Edited June 6, 2007 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Weasel-rific man. Hasegawa should still make the weapons in 1/48th. I'm guessing it's not a "canon" design? - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yeah, not canon. It will be a VF-1F (which is basically a VF-1D with electronics and other good stuff). I plan to put HARM, HARPOON, SHRIKE, etc. (modified) under the wings and German Air Force markings on it. Hopefully it will turn out. I guess I am fresh out of ideas! LOL IAF Valkyrie coming up next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Looking really nice so far!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Here is the latest. The pods on the wings are 55mm GU-11 gunpods without the grips. Going to add rotary barrels to them. This is now VF-1F (VF-1D) as opposed to a VF-1J. More to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Different angles... More paint to come and decals...yadda yadda yadda... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Trying to upload a new photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) I have decided to make this a VF-1D (VF-1F) Wild Weasel instead of a J. Got one of the swivel thighs and the other arm installed. I am building this one for Kanata since he has been so kind to donate tons of parts to me over the years... My camera is just not getting it done. It looks clear when I shoot but comes up blurry when I download. Driving me *NUTS*. The overhead really shows off the aggressive swingbar taper. It makes a ton of difference in the way the Valk looks. They almost appear like they belong there. Edited March 13, 2012 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Threw on a half completed canopy to make it look better. It is coming along. Also redid the intake blisters to drop the shoulders in GERWALK mode... Really need to get that other thigh finished. I had two complete sets done that got thrown in the trash. Talk about a pain. Edited March 13, 2012 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwfalcon Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow, the reliving work is truly awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nice paint job! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. The right arm doesn't match the left in the photos because I was experimenting with a different color scheme. I will fix that. Much left to do on it. - Canopy - Nose Blisters - Swivel Thigh - Various Filling of Joints and Screw Holes - Foot Thruster Mod - Arm Slider Filling But it is getting there... The wing mounted magnets are working great. I learned a thing or two doing those. Edited March 19, 2012 by Skull-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garou Kuroryuu Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Nice looking VF! Just a minor nitpicking... Should repaint the upper intakes to black. I think it would bring out more the VF profile. It seems you already did it for the right side one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 You are right about the upper intakes. But that is one of the last things to be done. I am trying to decide if I go with a decal, paint, or pencil shading there. I put the decal on to see how it looks. I am leaning that direction for sure... Thanks for the compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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