Custom painted 1:18 Aircraft TKO UPDATED 1/02 F-14 Vandy 1

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:16 am

I loved reading the extra stuff posted about Barkhorn. The comment about 302 downed allied aircraft is priceless.

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:22 am

Very Nice!

Folkwulfe · Post by **Folkwulfe** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:51 am

tko211 wrote:I loved reading the extra stuff posted about Barkhorn. The comment about 302 downed allied aircraft is priceless.

With a name like "Folkwulfe" would I lie to you????

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:42 pm

Folkwulfe wrote:
tko211 wrote:I loved reading the extra stuff posted about Barkhorn. The comment about 302 downed allied aircraft is priceless.
With a name like "Folkwulfe" would I lie to you????

True. True. LOL. Hey thanks by the way for the replacement gear on this project. Without your assistance this "Butcher Bird" would still be a lame duck.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:49 pm

Nice repaint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:44 pm

Very nice!

RAD 2112 · Post by **RAD 2112** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:05 pm

Excellent work!!!

Tambo · Post by **Tambo** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:02 pm

Very impressive.

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:01 pm

thanks guys! I have a few more planes just sitting around needing a few final markings...

Zero
F-16
MiG-15
F-86
Avenger
Hellcat
Mustang

I would like to finish those up and get those on this thread!

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:20 pm

All metal Zero scheme. I Have had this one done for a LONG time minus some final markings. I got around to painting those on this morning and this is the final result. I concentrated on using multiple shades of silver on various panels and then finally some weathering. I am happy with the end result of this custom.

Enjoy-

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:38 pm

My new F-16 is all finished as well. I am going to take pictures and post that one sometime in the next couple days.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:14 pm

tko211 wrote:All metal Zero scheme. I Have had this one done for a LONG time minus some final markings. I got around to painting those on this morning and this is the final result. I concentrated on using multiple shades of silver on various panels and then finally some weathering. I am happy with the end result of this custom.

Enjoy-

She is a beuty but shouldn't it have green bloches ? Or did they field natural metal Zeros ?

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:39 pm

TKO, that must be the best looking Zero model I have seen. Wow, you did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing the pictures, I could go on and on about how great this plane looks...

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:15 pm

She is a beuty but shouldn't it have green bloches ? Or did they field natural metal Zeros ?[/quote]

This one is taken from a few old photos that have surfaced over the years. I am not a Zero expert at all, but my understanding is that there were indeed some all metal Zero schemes. Someone smarter than me on this subject might chime in and give us the scoop. Here is the reference image I used.
The type zero that BBi makes is obviously not the same as in the photo but I took that liberty and decided to go ahead with the scheme anyways. I just wanted to do something different.

popeye357 · Post by **popeye357** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:09 pm

It certainly is different, It's a real beaut!!

pokeyjtc · Post by **pokeyjtc** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:51 pm

I love it! It's really nice to see something different on a Zero. Great job.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:31 am

my love of japanese planes just got kicked up a notch

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:22 am

Looks good!

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:26 am

tko211 wrote:She is a beuty but shouldn't it have green bloches ? Or did they field natural metal Zeros ?

This one is taken from a few old photos that have surfaced over the years. I am not a Zero expert at all, but my understanding is that there were indeed some all metal Zero schemes. Someone smarter than me on this subject might chime in and give us the scoop. Here is the reference image I used.
The type zero that BBi makes is obviously not the same as in the photo but I took that liberty and decided to go ahead with the scheme anyways. I just wanted to do something different.

[/quote]

I stand corrected

Sweet rendition !!!!!

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:53 pm

After a very long delay in painting on the final markings, my I introduce the latest in my Aggressor series: The F-16 Falcon in Alaska 18th Aggressors paint. These Aggressors have participate in many training missions including Red Flag. there are a few different color schemes to choose from, however I really liked this one the best.

I used new vinyl stencils supplied from my local shopping mall and these work really well as my new resource since my sister sold her plotter months ago. As usual all the markings are either masked off and salvaged from the original scheme or they are all painted on using this vinyl stencil method. It's a striking scheme in person and I am quite pleased with the final result.

A HUGE thanks to FW on our forum as he was kind enough to sell me his spare falcon at a really reasonable price. AWESOME!

Hope you all enjoy.

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:10 pm

Love that F-16! Looks great sitting next to your F-18. Nice work TKO!

Folkwulfe · Post by **Folkwulfe** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:49 am

You're welcome....couldn't think of a better place for it to go. Now I know I was right. Beautiful work TKO.

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:03 pm

Great job!

mkxiv · Post by **mkxiv** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:30 pm

Great looking re-paints TKO!

I am interested to know what paints you used on that zero?

Regards,

Isaiah

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:33 pm

mkxiv wrote:Great looking re-paints TKO!

I am interested to know what paints you used on that zero?

Regards,

Isaiah

I strictly use Tamyia paints for anything in regards rattle cans. It dries fast, holds up really well to the touch after it dries, and sprays on real evenly. I used 4 different silver colors for the plane. I forget the exact names but Natural Aluminum is one of them.

The white is Matt White. The Red is first sprayed with Bright red and then over sprayed with Dull Red to darken it just a little. (this makes a PERFECT red color)
So except for the weathering which is done with an airbrush it's all rattle cans for this one. It was a really quick repaint. Only took about 3 hours. The markings took me forever to get around to producing since my sis sold her cutter.

But the shopping mall right up the street from me just opened a vinyl sticker / cutting kiosk (go figure) and now it's supper easy and quick again!

Doing my MiG-15 and P-15 next!