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by A-10LOADER
Wed Jan 02, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

The variants are all dependent on Tom and what he prints. He's providing the bones and I am doing the detailing and molding. Each variant will require the same amount of work. So far from this thread there's at least 15 variants. That's probably 10-15yrs of work for one person. My knowledge on the ...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Very very nice custom F14s
Replies: 19
Views: 7691

Re: Very very nice custom F14s

There have been quite a few tomcats selling in the 2500-3000 range lately on ebay. Even the horrid spotcat but mostly the led special version. These will sell !!! I highly doubt they'll sell but, time will tell. There are no shortage of idiots in the world. I don't even think the seams got filled o...
by A-10LOADER
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

cnq wrote:Is that the Sukhoi su 27 Flanker I see in there too ?
Correct.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

As of now the estimate is @ $400 - $500.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

According to the 1:18 scale Aircraft / bbi / 21st Century Toys page on Facebook, dannyc, Tom will be making the F-4 and a F-15 for 2019. The Phantom variants are F-4J/C/D then the F-4E/EJ/F, people can modify them beyond that he says. The F-15 variants will be F-15A/C/D/E. Start saving up your penni...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

Just a FYI Nathan, you mentioned "static control surfaces" for the A-4. The slats, on the A-4, were always down when she was parked (see my photo above) and also, where the slat meets the top of the wing, there should be NO STEP like most models often portray.
Hope this helps.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

Here's how mine will be finished.

Image

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019
Replies: 65
Views: 39030

Re: 1/18 A4E Skyhawk 2019

Excellent news Nathan, looking forward to the next update. I have a very good friend who is a retired Gunny and was also a civilian tech rep with the A-4E's and M's at the former NAS Willow Grove, PA. If you need any Skyhawk questions answered, let me know. The Trumpeter kit has A LOT of inaccuracie...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Absolutely amazing! Superb work. That would be museum quality work. Happy I could make a small contribution. Now it's time to tear it down and add LEDs and fiber optics. Nothing is ever completely done. :D Thanks very much Nathan, I appreciate that and your help. That's exactly what I wanted to do ...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: WTB JSI F-14 "project"
Replies: 6
Views: 4266

WTB JSI F-14 "project"

Greetings all, I am looking for another JSI Tomcat. I am searching for someone who may have taken theirs apart and, now feel they are in over their head. All the parts need to be there, especially the landing gear and, not broken. I plan on using metal gear for the mains but, still require the extra...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Steve, really amazing. When I look at your Cat with just the sky in the background, I can't believe it's not real. A long time ago, I had the Elite Force F-16 and hanged it with fishing lines under a tree to make pics with no underground reference, so it was like really flying. Just had to remove p...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

For the last week I've been looking over the your pictures Steve and the Tomcat is amazing!! Other than something in the background, the plane looks 1:1 scale. There is nothing that gives any indication of this being 1:18. The details you've added make this museum quality!! Thanks for the show :!: ...
by A-10LOADER
Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Your Tomcat is a perfect example of the highest level a JSI spotcat can be brought to with some research, patients and skill. Your model exemplifies what others should be inspired to do to make their plane representative of a truly great fighter. Granted most members would not attain the level you ...
by A-10LOADER
Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Thanks very much guys, I really appreciate that. Thanks for sticking around until the end.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings all, This has been quite the project and would not have been possible without the following people for all their help, suggestions and, ideas. Without their support, this would not have been possible. *To JSI for creating the 1/18th scale Tomcat even with it's spots and all. *To Marek, may...
by A-10LOADER
Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings all, Some "detail" shots to share with you and the final pics will be posted later on today. Thanks everyone for sticking around. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" Yaw string added using 34 gauge wire painted white. http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_F-14B_in_...
by A-10LOADER
Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

As of now, tomorrow looks like a good day, fingers crossed.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Still waiting on the weather folks, sorry.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and remember our troops deployed who can't be home.
Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Sat Nov 17, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

normandy wrote:Great news Steve, looking forward to seeing it!
Thanks Normandy, I'm hoping tomorrow is a better weather day. I want to shoot outside, some pics I've taken indoors don't do her justice.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings all,
Just a quick note to let you all know that my Tomcat was completed on Tuesday the 14th, how ironic eh and, pics will follow shortly.
Thanks to all who followed along.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:49 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

My bad, I saw that back in July of 2012 you were talking about your plans to work on your Spot Cat and hadn’t actually started the hands on part yet, you were just in the planning stages. I really can’t wait to see the finished bird, it’s been exciting watching it progress. Thanks so much, she's ge...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Scale Mi-24 Hind Retired
Replies: 527
Views: 296585

Re: 1/18th Scale Mi-24 Hind In Production !

Very nice work Matt, cockpits are one of my favorite parts of a build.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: Last EA-6B Prowler combat deployment
Replies: 1
Views: 1553

Re: Last EA-6B Prowler combat deployment

Sad news, I'll really miss this platform. Gone are the days of variety from the sky's and carrier decks, now it's nothing but f**king Hornets.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

rschaap wrote:This has been over six years in the waiting and well worth it. I can’t wait to see the finished Cat. She is truly a center piece.
Thanks for the kind words, actually it was started back in February of 2013 so, not quite six years yet.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312806

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings everyone, I'm thinking this will be my last update until the jet is completed. I want my final reveal to be a surprise for everyone and, because she's so close, I don't want to give anything away until she's completed. I was able to get the entire jet weathered and gloss coated again, to l...