Goodman Models Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Here is my build up of the VF-4. I have several projects on the go, I will start some build topics for them. The plan is to do a tan version in Sundowners livery with an asymmetric loadout. I will add some updates fast and furiously slowly, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Cool! Like the paint, with that preshade showing. Nice display too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Thanks! I finally figured out the perfect stand for flying posed subjects after forever having them dangling around. I'm now using a ball joint with some interlocking brass rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Looks good. I like the color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Looks good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Here' a Little update on the Lightning build. I've done some pre/post shading and it's coming along. You can see some of the weapons loadout that will be added to this bird. I also got some red down for the Sundowners markings and I've been working on making some of my own masks for painting it. More to follow ~ Anth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Nice job on the shading. It’s more subtle than most people go with and gives more of a weathered look. Can’t wait to see the finished pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Really liking the weathering and shading. Real nice balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Thanks you for your interest. I've got the Sundowners "rising sun" painted on the vertical stabs. I had a 1/48 scale decal set of Sundowners for the F5 Freedom fighter aggressor squadron - I scanned it at a 66% reduction and printed it out. I then rough cut it out and glued it down (gluestick) to the top of some 40mm Tamiya tape and then cut out the white sections (the negative). I painted the stabs red and then used the mask over the red, then painted on the white (Mr. Color 1). One of my specialities is cracking canopies. No build is complete without one stress fracture and this one has the rear section cracked. Will vac form another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Here's the finished shading for the airframe and the "rising sun" logos painted on the vertical stabs! It turned out fairly well and I'm happy with them. Wave provides 2 different vernier options for the leg - I painted up both, but will choose the shallow version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 That splash of color works well against the tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coronadlux Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I have my Wave kit in the mail. I can't wait to get it. It's been a while since I really built a model kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 3/25/2022 at 5:21 PM, Goodman Models said: Here's the finished shading for the airframe and the "rising sun" logos painted on the vertical stabs! It turned out fairly well and I'm happy with them. Wave provides 2 different vernier options for the leg - I painted up both, but will choose the shallow version. Spectacular!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 Thanks guys, just working on attaching the Gu-11 and going to decal all the missiles, then probably a coat of AquaGloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 anybody have any idea as to tail markings for fictional squadrons aboard the Mega Road 2? I will use N for Pacific, not sure what the other letter would be. I have a serial number cooked up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 CVW-2 is NE, which seems like it would fit. The traditional tailcode, however, for the Sundowners is NL. Either way, that is a hot looking VF-4 so far @Goodman Models!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 4/19/2022 at 2:52 PM, Goodman Models said: anybody have any idea as to tail markings for fictional squadrons aboard the Mega Road 2? I will use N for Pacific, not sure what the other letter would be. I have a serial number cooked up as well. Good question ! I only got as far as SDF-2 markings on my models. So you're able to print your own letters and numbers or are you stenciling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Here's a few update shots (phone camera). I learned that there are 2 noted squadrons aboard the SDF-2; skull and iron chiefs, so that leaves room for a sundowner squad. Still working on the markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 (edited) On 4/21/2022 at 10:55 PM, slide said: CVW-2 is NE, which seems like it would fit. The traditional tailcode, however, for the Sundowners is NL. Either way, that is a hot looking VF-4 so far @Goodman Models!! I would like to use the NL, but in my mind I don't think it makes sense anymore. I think it has to be a made up one for "fleet defense" or something like that instead of a Homebase. I'm not %100 yet tho. And thank you Slide! Edited April 27 by Goodman Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 On 4/22/2022 at 12:29 AM, Bolt said: Good question ! I only got as far as SDF-2 markings on my models. So you're able to print your own letters and numbers or are you stenciling? So the SDF-2 is MegaRoad-01, one being the class and one the ship of the line. I'm using the Megaroad-01 decal from the kit. The test of the codes I'm looking through my stash, maybe I'll be able to cobble it together. I have luck printing decal as, I may try that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Really liking the look of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mintox Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Great shading on this. Love the colours. One of my fav Valkyries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 Here's an update on the VF-4; started decals on the nacelles. Waiting on a buddy to recreate the rear canopy in clear 3D printed resin and a buck for vacuum forming a replacement for the donor kit. Meanwhile I have been working on a RGM-79 sniper II prototype. thanks for checking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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