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by A-10LOADER
Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Custom made Tomcat display stands.
Replies: 26
Views: 15820

Re: Custom made Tomcat display stands.

This Tomcat stand is headed out to the West Coast. Enjoy your stand Brian and, looking forward to seeing your Big Cat displayed on it.

Steve

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by A-10LOADER
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Update for today, I went back over the top surfaces of the jet, with a thin coat of the Medium Gray, just to knock back the "sun bleached" effect and blend things together more. Thanks for staying interested in this build and enjoy the pics. Steve "TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!" http://i1303.photobucket...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

normandy wrote:I think it's safe to say Super Detailing is an understatement :!:
Thanks normandy.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings all, Today's update pertains to the weathering on the back end of the jet. This was accomplished using pastels, paint and, a gel pen. I'm really happy with how she's looking and had fun while doing it. I also fixed up the fuel tanks as well. Still much more to do but, progress is being mad...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings everyone, Today's update focuses on the "mottling" of the bottom color on the Big Cat, to give it that worn, blotchy look. I used highly thinned Dark Ghost Gray and sprayed very lightly all around the belly of the jet as well as on some of the parts. Up next is a semi-gloss coat followed b...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Custom made Tomcat display stands.
Replies: 26
Views: 15820

Re: Custom made Tomcat display stands.

Robc988 wrote:I got mine in and it looks great. Perfect size. Steve is really professional about his work and I appreciate that. Thanks Again Steve.
Thanks Rob, I'm glad it arrived in one piece and I'm very happy you like it. Please post pics when your able.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Me163B-1
Replies: 116
Views: 79748

Re: 1/18 Me163B-1

pizzaguy wrote:Thank you for the kind comments.
I wanted to check and see if there was anymore interest in kits before I moved on to my next project.
Would that happen to be an A-4 by chance !!??

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: What airbrush do you use?
Replies: 10
Views: 10302

Re: What airbrush do you use?

Just arrived today, looking forward to trying it out. I wanted a good detail brush and I believe this will fit the bill. $180.00 with free S&H from, arrived in two days. http://www.spraygunner.com Steve http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/IMG_6136_zpsiejxsz0z.jpg http://i1303.p...
by A-10LOADER
Tue Oct 09, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Just a quick note to say THANK YOU to everyone following along with this seemingly never ending project. WOW, over 100,000 views !! I am truly humbled and really appreciate all your support. Thanks again everyone.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: What happened to JSI?
Replies: 12
Views: 6654

Re: What happened to JSI?

I just think it's a real shame that JSI didn't keep making the Tomcats, very popular subject, various paint schemes could have been applied to that specific airframe and, with a little tweaking, they easily could have put out a D version.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

normandy wrote:Staying interested but learning as well. :salute:
Thanks normandy, appreciate that.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Custom made Tomcat display stands.
Replies: 26
Views: 15820

Re: Custom made Tomcat display stands.

A special request for a all flat black VF-84 stand on it's way to "Big Sky Country". Enjoy your stand Rob and I look forward to seeing your Big Cat displayed on it. Steve http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_%20scale_%20Tomcat_%20display_%20stands/IMG_6133_zpsgu20jgr8.jpg
by A-10LOADER
Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings all, Tonight's update, "Weathering on the Tomcat, take 2." I decided to "sun bleach" the top color of the Cat which, I think, turned out much better than my first attempt, which was horrible. Still much more to do but, at least I'm on the right path. I sincerely appreciate those of you who...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: 1/18 Blue Angels
Replies: 3
Views: 2967

Re: 1/18 Blue Angels

Hi Andy, If I recall correctly, I believe I saw one a while back just like yours sealed in the original box, starting at around $500.00. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer but, I don't follow the F/A-18's on EBay.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Custom made Tomcat display stands.
Replies: 26
Views: 15820

Re: Custom made Tomcat display stands.

NEW current version of my Tomcat stand on it's way to the Netherlands. From now on all stands will come with a plaque design for the decal. Prices for these are now $150.00 plus S&H. Steve http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/FLIGHTLINEPHOTO/1_18th_%20scale_%20Tomcat_%20display_%20stands/IMG_61...
by A-10LOADER
Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:13 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harrier II and adding the loadout..
Replies: 10
Views: 8839

Re: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harreir II

Thanks, glad you like it. Best of luck with yours.

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harrier II and adding the loadout..
Replies: 10
Views: 8839

Re: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harreir II

I finished up the Harrier gun/ammo pod today. Very happy with how it came out and thanks again to Nathan (Pizzaguy) for casting these. Like I said earlier, the pods change the whole look of the jet for the better. Now if I could just find good pics of the center line pylon for the AN/AAQ-28 Targetin...
by A-10LOADER
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harrier II and adding the loadout..
Replies: 10
Views: 8839

Re: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harreir II

Tmanthegreat, You are correct, Light Ghost Gray IS NOT the color on the bottom of the Harrier. It took some doing but, here's what was used. These are all Model Master enamels colors BTW. Aircraft Gray FS 16473 @40% Duck Egg Blue FS 35622 @35% Insignia White FS 17875 @20-25% All this was mixed in a ...
by A-10LOADER
Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:33 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th MERIT INT. SBD 3 DAUNTLESS FULL BUILD VIDEO
Replies: 3
Views: 3299

Re: 1/18th MERIT INT. SBD 3 DAUNTLESS FULL BUILD VIDEO

A good friend of mine has this kit, It's beautiful !! I really wish JSI had offered the Tomcat in "kit form."

Steve
by A-10LOADER
Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Custom made Tomcat display stands.
Replies: 26
Views: 15820

Re: Custom made Tomcat display stands.

Thanks slogan, glad you like the stand for your Cat. It would be nice to see some pics however.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harrier II and adding the loadout..
Replies: 10
Views: 8839

Re: Correcting the GAU-12 gun / ammo pods for the Harreir II

Hello everyone, I managed to get paint (custom mix of Model Master Enamels) on the gun/ammo pods. I also sprayed the metal areas with Model Master steel. Up next a semi-gloss coat and then some weathering followed by a flat coat and it will be finished. Steve http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag16...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:01 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Thanks for having a look guys and for the words of encouragement, it's much appreciated.

Steve
"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"
by A-10LOADER
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???
Replies: 646
Views: 312757

Re: JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

Greetings everyone, I managed to get the semi-gloss coat on the Tomcat and, I'm currently working on the "corrosion control" touch-ups. This will be my first attempt at trying this so, hopefully I don't screw this up. I am practicing on a test subject to get the feel for it. Hoping to have something...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Attaching ordinance?
Replies: 6
Views: 3794

Re: Attaching ordinance?

Agree with CplSlade, they should be press fit and stay in place. My two Tomcats and the F-16 are that way. The Harrier I have is another story. Some of the "pins", they designed to hold the ordnance on, are broken and are designed in such a way that once you hang something there, it's not meant to c...
by A-10LOADER
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:16 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: 1:18 AC for sale in NYC
Replies: 4
Views: 3654

Re: 1:18 AC for sale in NYC

Do you have any BBI pilots for the Tomcat / Hornet ?

Steve