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Post by mexmarine on Aug 6, 2011 11:39:44 GMT -5
No mystery about this pair, the rules of the contest are simple: To build one F-18 and one V-22 in 1/48 and paint them in any scheme from pre-WWII to Vietnam, and have them ready by SEP 31 The F-18 was easy to find: this is the "E" model from Revell, not bad, but not a Tamigawa either  I have already started with the basics, since is an OOB  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe V-22, well, I had to hunt a bit for it, but I finally got it for a fair price. It will also be an OOB model but as you can see, the sheer size of it will keep me busy  Uploaded with ImageShack.usAs far as what schemes I have chosen... I'll try to keep you guessing as much as I can  |
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Post by mexmarine on Sept 4, 2011 14:23:08 GMT -5
So here is some progress on the F-18: This is the instrument panel and the tub, hand painted, with some decals  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe fitting is poor in some parts...  Uploaded with ImageShack.usAnd the engieering has some weird conections  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usBut after lots of sanding and filling, the model is ready for painting  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usUnfortunately, this will be the last photos until the model is finished, just to keep you guessing what scheme will have... I will now continue with the V-22... |
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Post by Daniel C on Sept 4, 2011 19:15:35 GMT -5
Nice..... The parts breakdown looked a little wierd to me, I didn't remember my kit being that way........ But of course, your's is an E Bug and mine was a C bug. Now, i know why the difference.
The cockpit looks real good from here, nice painting.
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Post by mexmarine on Sept 18, 2011 13:04:05 GMT -5
The osprey at work: The main assemblies are ready and after a few interior finishes, I'll be closing this baby and start the painting process   Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe end is near... |
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Post by Daniel C on Sept 18, 2011 17:10:28 GMT -5
This will be cool when finished..... I never realized that the wings were swept forward a little bit until seeing this model.
The cockpit detail seems a little worse or less busy than the Revell F-18's.
Just need a couple fire teams in the back........
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Post by mexmarine on Sept 23, 2011 21:29:57 GMT -5
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Post by Daniel C on Sept 24, 2011 21:48:43 GMT -5
 Oh my......
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Post by mexmarine on Sept 29, 2011 10:41:07 GMT -5
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Post by slowbuild on Oct 20, 2011 10:41:13 GMT -5
Those came out well,Jose.
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Post by mexmarine on Oct 21, 2011 12:00:13 GMT -5
Thanks Mike, it was a popularity contest and the public voted for Junior Seau's F-18 and an Army V-22 with invasion stripes.  Needless to say that those were not the guidelines of the contest, they were suppossed to be centennial Navy and Marine markings, not made up football team schemes  Oh well...next time I'll built a Padres' Harrier  |
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Post by Daniel C on Oct 21, 2011 16:36:11 GMT -5
Make it a Yankee's harrier if you want votes........ ;D
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Post by slowbuild on Nov 10, 2011 11:03:44 GMT -5
Just NOT the Dodgers!! I think your builds came out well Jose.
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