GusMac Posted February 28, 2023 Author Posted February 28, 2023 Thanks Phil, got a bit more done but away at a conference for a few days so will post some photos when I get back. 4
Peterpools Posted March 1, 2023 Posted March 1, 2023 Gus Looking forward to your next update and photos 2
GusMac Posted March 9, 2023 Author Posted March 9, 2023 Made a bit more progress with the base painting almost done.... The differentiation between the grey and white isn't too clear in the pictures but it looks pretty good to my eye in natural light. Got the next two weeks off, away the first week, but hoping to get some bench time the second week, especially as the long-range weather forecast looks fairly iffy. Need to do the aluminium leading edges on the vertical fins and some brush details then it's gloss time. 11
PanzerWomble Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Looking good ! Your paint modulation is turning out well 4
Peterpools Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 Gus Very nice paint work and the light weathering is looking so good. 3
Bomber_County Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 Gus, great modulation, hope the snow hasn’t been to bad……. 2
GusMac Posted March 10, 2023 Author Posted March 10, 2023 Thanks all. Phil, we've actually escaped pretty lightly up where I am. We had about an inch of snow on Tuesday morning but it's all melted in the sun. Sounds like it is a lot worse down nearer you. Still damn cold for March though. 3
DocRob Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 Starts to look extremely good Gus, I always liked the high-viz-schemes better. You achieved a nice contrast, where it belongs and modulation looks great. Have a nice time off work and off the bench. We have kind of an unusual heat wave for the time after a rough and cold winter, so bench time is a bit reduced, due to surfing, mountain biking and running with the dog. You have to take it, when it's there . Cheers Rob 3
GusMac Posted March 10, 2023 Author Posted March 10, 2023 Thanks Rob. We're definitely not having a heat wave here, it's barely topped 4C all week here and been down to -5C at night. At least what snow we got melted very quickly in the sunshine. Heat is never a problem around here - the record high is 30C which was hit for the first time one day last summer, average summer day is 16-18C. I had a Sudanese student who once said 'the sun in Aberdeen is like the light in your fridge, it illuminates but doesn't heat!' Describes it perfectly. 2 2
CANicoll Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 Gus, just saw this and love the livery. Very nice job modulating the gray and the white - very tough to get that done so it looks good but you managed it very well. Nice job! Chris 3
GusMac Posted April 12, 2023 Author Posted April 12, 2023 No posts on this for a while due to holidays and slogging through decals but finally done with all the stencils and markings. I know Tamiya get some grief for the quality of their decals but these were great; easy to work with, not too thick and settled down nicely after a couple of applications of Mr Mark Softer. Next step is to seal these in and then onto weathering with some oils and PLW 8
ScottsGT Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 I needed this for encouragement! Thanks. That is really turning out great. 4
GusMac Posted April 13, 2023 Author Posted April 13, 2023 18 hours ago, ScottsGT said: I needed this for encouragement! Thanks. That is really turning out great. Hope it helps get the juices flowing Scott. 2
GusMac Posted May 15, 2023 Author Posted May 15, 2023 Finally got the main airframe done. Weathered with oils and panel wash done with mixed oils as well then flat coat. Next step is finish the cockpit and then missiles and undercarriage, then it'll be done. It's a really enjoyable kit to work on. 10
belugawhaleman Posted May 16, 2023 Posted May 16, 2023 Nice! Great work on what appears to be a beautiful kit..Tamiya... Their kits.. though recently described as " boring"...why? Don't know, are wonderful. You've done a great job... Love the F 14, expensive for a 1/48 kit...but you Proved it as "worth it" well done! 3
DocRob Posted May 16, 2023 Posted May 16, 2023 Fantastic result Gus, she's a beauty with the slightly faded and weathered surfaces, contrasting the nicely blended decals. Are these the kit supplied ones? Cheers Rob 3
GusMac Posted May 16, 2023 Author Posted May 16, 2023 Thanks all, it is pricey for a 1/48 kit but you do get your money's worth and a nice build where everything just fits is refreshing once in a while. Rob, those are the kit decals. It doesn't say on them who printed them but they do seem better quality than any Tamiya ones I've used before, so I suspect they've outsourced it to someone like Cartograph. 3 1
Bomber_County Posted May 29, 2023 Posted May 29, 2023 Absolutely stonking build Gus, love the weathering. Congratulations….. 3
GusMac Posted May 30, 2023 Author Posted May 30, 2023 Thanks fellas. Just progressing slowly through painting of all the ancillary stuff ready for final assembly. 2
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