1/72 VF-1 Bushmaster Build Up

[Gabe Q]

Lookin great! I'm amazed those decals are still viable after 20+ plus years since their release. Bravo!

[Bolt]

1 hour ago, Goodman Models said:

Awesome 

[Goodman Models]

Here’s some more progress on attaching the ordnance.

[Gabe Q]

Looks like it's almost ready to go. 

Love it! Keep up the good work! 

[Goodman Models]

Still have a lot of flat coating to do, panel line pin wash, pilot figure and then on to the fight deck.

[Bolt]

Flight deck 

[Goodman Models]

Quick update, had to put this on hold while I get some Reno’s down in my basement - my old shop space is totally gone and I’m setting up a temp space. Just a few little touches to wrap it up!  

[Goodman Models]

I got a little more done. I did manage to drop it when I was setting up my new space - breaking a wing, 1 mirror and knocking off one 500lb bomb. Repaired most of it and got the pilot assembled. 

[Bolt]

Looking forward to seeing more , when you're ready. 

[Goodman Models]

I’ve got the pilot and canopy ready to go. Will get new pics up soon!

[Goodman Models]

Most of the fall damage has been repaired, figure are underway. 

[Bolt]

Looking good. Where did you source the CDR Woody Owens?

[Goodman Models]

Out of the decal stash which I add to whenever I can. He may have been a real pilot, not sure! 
 

here’s another update: the carrier deck is underway. 

[VF-1A Grunt]

On 4/24/2025 at 4:09 PM, Goodman Models said:

Out of the decal stash which I add to whenever I can. He may have been a real pilot, not sure! 

I’ve noticed that it’s hard to find pilot names in white font. Most real U.S. aircraft have black lettering on grey fuselages. I noticed recently while watching a modeling video that the F-117 had white names since the aircraft was black. I’m going to pick up a decal sheet to supply some names for VF-1s.

The model is looking great!

Edited May 8 by VF-1A Grunt

[Goodman Models]

On 5/7/2025 at 8:10 PM, VF-1A Grunt said:

I’ve noticed that it’s hard to find pilot names in white font. Most real U.S. aircraft have black lettering on grey fuselages. I noticed recently while watching a modeling video that the F-117 had white names since the aircraft was black. I’m going to pick up a decal sheet to supply some names for VF-1s.

The model is looking great!

Iirc I do have a an F-117 sheet in my stash; that’s probably where the white name came from!

[Goodman Models]

Not great photos as my set up is packed up but almost complete. Still refining the panel lining and maybe add some fine weathering.

[Bolt]

Looking awesome!

[Goodman Models]

Catapult deck under construction. I used the Italeri deck kit and elements of the Macross deck kit as reference to make this one up out of sheet stock. The italeri had certain parts doubled that won’t be needed in that build and I’m still debating using BDs from the resin kit or scratch building them.

 

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[Goodman Models]

Deck construction.

[Bolt]

Looking great!

[Goodman Models]

Here’s some early pre-shading and making the lift arm assemblies.

[Bolt]

Nice job ! The wooden base is cool.

[Goodman Models]

22 hours ago, Bolt said:

Nice job ! The wooden base is cool.

Thanks Bolt, I usually make them up out of cut off trim pieces and stain them. I find a good base or plinth really enhances a piece.

[Bolt]

It really does !

[JNordgren42]

This looks fantastic! Great work on both the Valkyrie and the base. I love the paint scheme, it's very unique.

I plan on doing a catapult launch diorama with the Fine Molds F-4B I recently picked up and this gives me some great ideas on ways to construct the deck and blast deflectors.

[Goodman Models]

Thanks for the kind words! Here’s an update: just a few things left to do, weathering the JBDs, paint the crew, etc.

[Bolt]

That looks really great! 

[Goodman Models]

Working on the crewmen.

[JNordgren42]

Nice work on the flight deck crew so far!

Is this 1/72 scale? If so where did you get your crew? I'm looking at options for when I get around to building my Phantom launch diorama and these look pretty nicely detailed.

[Goodman Models]

22 hours ago, JNordgren42 said:

Nice work on the flight deck crew so far!

Is this 1/72 scale? If so where did you get your crew? I'm looking at options for when I get around to building my Phantom launch diorama and these look pretty nicely detailed.

Thanks JN,

Yes these are 72nd scale. They’re from an old Fujimi kit - there’s two kits: one with a fire truck and another with a tractor. You can get them from Hlj.com occasionally.

[Big s]

On 7/12/2025 at 6:50 PM, Goodman Models said:

Working on the crewmen.

I love the smirk on the green vest dude

[Goodman Models]

Ok, this build is done! Stay tuned for photos in the other forum. Thanks for following along!

[tekering]

That's a unique and eye-catching color scheme, and your paint work is flawless...

...but somehow the canopy frame just looks wrong in green. 🤔

[Goodman Models]

14 hours ago, tekering said:

That's a unique and eye-catching color scheme, and your paint work is flawless...

...but somehow the canopy frame just looks wrong in green. 🤔

Looks right to me…and is accurate to the design source. I suppose as long as the anti-glare panel is black or flat, the outside canopy colour should not impede the pilot's vision. Just wait till you see the next one, lol!

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[Thom]

That is looking so good! And I just noticed the graffiti on the bomb!