Small Scale Military Headquarters

normandy wrote:No rush, its like watching a series on cable...all good!

rschaap wrote:Sorry to hear that you are going through that. Take care of the hand, that big bird will wait for you.

Thanks for the support guys, much appreciated.

Steve

Yes, take care, we will be waiting. Chris

granch wrote:Yes, take care, we will be waiting. Chris

Thanks Chris, appreciate that.

Steve

Greetings all,

FINALLY after 5 years and 3 months of more off than on work, I got the Light Ghost Gray on the Tomcat. All the detailing I added really shows off now with some color on her. I'm very excited and happy to be at this stage of the game. Up next will be the FS 36320, Dark Ghost Gray applied to the forward fuselage section.
I'm hoping that the updates come on a more regular basis from here on out. Thanks again to everyone for your support and interest in this project.

Steve

It's starting to look good. Great work.

Looks great and the added detailing shows what can be done with these models.
I've always liked the Ghost Gray camo on aircraft, update us when you can.

Thanks for the encouraging words boys and your continued interest. It's very much appreciated.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY!"

found this dude on Facebook :

https://www.facebook.com/Fancherello/

he is making an incredible 1/32 tomcat .... you should exchnage witth him

https://www.facebook.com/Fancherello/vi ... 478634475/

Thanks, yes, we've talked many times. He is a very talented guy. I enjoy following his posts.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY..!"

Greetings everyone,
Today was another huge step forward. The Dark Ghost Gray was applied to the forward sides of the fuselage. It's hard to see the difference between the bottom color, Light Ghost Gray and, the side color except at certain light and from a certain angel. Next step is to apply the top color, FS 35237 Medium Gray. Feeling excited about this build again now that it's starting to come to life. Thanks again to all who stay along for the journey.

Steve







All the "panel fastener" details I added are really starting to show up now, time and effort well spent, very happy.



"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY..!"

That is just amazing how your paint and riveting changes everything compare to the original ...
Top work as usual Steve!

air one wrote:That is just amazing how your paint and riveting changes everything compare to the original ...
Top work as usual Steve!

Thanks Erwan, appreciate that.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY..!"

Greetings everyone,

First of all, Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.
Another milestone was accomplished on Friday, the top color, FS 35237 Medium Gray, was applied to the Big Cat. To say that I'm happy would be an understatement. Finally after 6 years of more off than on work, the Tomcat is starting to come together. All the details that I meticulously added to the airframe are finally starting to shine. It was a TON OF WORK but, so worth it IMO.
There are a couple of very small areas that need some sanding, with 4000, before I can add some of the other colors before I gloss coat.
Thanks to all who are still following along, it's greatly appreciated. On to the pics, enjoy.

Steve















"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Master Steve Strikes again !!!

Thanks air one, very kind.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

TOMCAT FOREVER or "This tomacat take forever ?"

Keep up the good work , still enjoying the show !

supersonicfifi wrote:TOMCAT FOREVER or "This tomacat take forever ?"

Keep up the good work , still enjoying the show !

I guess I deserve that but, life and my health have taken their toll on my re-build. I will finish this project hopefully sooner than later. I have to finish it while I'm still physically able.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

It looks just amazing, the indoor pics show the color differences very well.
No need to hurry perfection, this Tomcat will be finished when its ready.

"Feeling excited about this build again now that it's starting to come to life."
That is a wonderful feeling, when all the work one puts into a project starts
to look like what was envisioned on day one.

Steve...I'll keep watching, its a hell of a show. Nice Work!!
Normandy

Yep Steve,
Enjoy every by bit of it as much as we do... no contest here.
Just pure enthusiasm !
Some others take MUCH MORE time than you moving on with this kind of project... (who said « you »???)

Thanks very much for the kind and encouraging words guys, it greatly appreciated,

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Greetings everyone,
Small update for tonight, I masked off to spray the airbags on the Big Cat. Overkill I know but, at this stage of the game and after all this work I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'll spray these tomorrow along with other small areas this week. Small steps but, progress none the less.
Thanks to everyone who's still keeping a watch on this project.

Steve

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Today's updates,
Had a very productive week so far on the Big Cat. I was able to get the over-wing fairing air bladders painted, the nozzle shrouds and, the forward fairings for the tails. I still have other smaller items that need painting before I can apply the gloss coat but, pretty happy with the progress so far. At least it's starting to look like something now.
Thanks to everyone who still keeps an eye on the project. Hope you enjoy the pics.

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

"TOMCATS FOREVER, BABY...!"

Arresting hook safety pin area and the fuel dump painted gloss red.


Painted the air intake "face" to represent an opening in the body.


Painted the gun gas exhaust ports black to simulate the openings.


Painted the ventral fins face to represent the opening.


Painted the gun bay gas purge system air intake faces to represent the openings. I've since touched them up, they look much better.


At the rear of each ventral strake, there is an opening in the body ( don't know the proper nomenclature for this area ) and, this was painted black as well to simulate the opening.


All the ECM blisters were painted as well.




Using my reference photos, I also painted any openings on the belly of the jet black to simulate the openings as well.



And finally, the Chaff / Flare buckets were painted.

Master job Steve...
As usual!
Awesome!

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...!"