Small Scale Military Headquarters

My gun pods arrived today, VERY NICE WORK Nathan, BRAVO.
Would you mind if I post some shots on Facebook and, if people ask where I got them from how would you like to be contacted ?

Steve

I'm waiting on a correction to the starboard side "Grumman Ironworks" nose art decal for the Big Cat so, unfortunately I'm at a standstill with the project. I'm hoping it comes soon.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Make sure you test the color on a test subject first. The instruction sheet calls for Dark Ghost Gray ?? I don't know about that.

Steve

"Any thoughts on the best shade of gray to paint these?"

They should be FS 36375, Light Ghost Gray.

Steve

Thanks very much Nathan.

Steve

I think you're at 8 Nathan.

Steve

I guess you are at 6 orders now Nathan ?

Steve

Nathan,
That's a bargain !!

Steve

Greetings everyone, Mini update tonight, The wingtip “slime” lights have proven to be the biggest PITA so far. Mostly self induced because I had to add the small black lines from my stash and, no, they were not fun to cut out. With my arm / hand issue this took quite a while to do. Thanks for lookin...

I've been using a Paasche VLS for over 20 years now and I love it. It's always been a workhorse for me and, very dependable and, it's super easy to clean. Since I've been having issues with my hands / arms, I recently purchased a GREX Tritium TG3 gravity feed airbrush. It also performs beautifully a...

normandy wrote:Looking very nice!!

Thanks normandy, appreciate that.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

rschaap wrote:Great teaser, what an Cat. Looking forward to the next post. Two thumbs up.

Thanks very much.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Good evening all, I had a very productive weekend getting the decals on the Big Cat. I'd like to wait until ALL the decals are applied before I show it off but, here's a teaser for those loyal followers. Thanks all for staying along for the ride. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" http://i1303.photob...

Someone, who know how to do it, should post this to the 1/18th scale Facebook page.

1:18th scale Aircraft/bbi/21st Century Toys.

Steve

YES.

Steve

Getting cheaper, c'mon people.

Steve

supersonicfifi wrote:awesome !

Thanks very much.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

" Custom " F-16 stand on it's way to Texas for a former Crew Chief. " The Lethal Lady " was painted on his nose gear door.

Steve

Prepping the decals, still a few to cut out yet.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

One gloss coated Tomcat, decals up next. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_6007_zpsavks3hkb.jpg http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_progress/IMG_6009_zpsgzqx7ipe.jpg

Thanks very much for the kind words air one.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Good evening everyone, Small update for tonight, I've finished painting all the small details and she now sits awaiting the gloss coat, then decals, can't wait !! I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, fingers crossed. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" http://i1303.photobucket...

air one wrote:Master job Steve...
As usual!
Awesome!

Thanks very much air one, very much appreciated.
Your thread is in need of an update soon.


Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Greetings all, Happy 4th of July. Today's update consists of painting all the small details on the Big Cat prior to the gloss coat. I really enjoy this part because, next to the decal stage, this step starts to bring the aircraft to life. Enjoy the pics and thanks very much for looking in. Steve "TO...

Interested.

Steve