" Weathering up" JSI's 1/18th scale AV-8B
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" Weathering up" JSI's 1/18th scale AV-8B
Ok, I said I would post some pics once I had finished weathering her up. Like I said before, this thing has potential but, still has it's short comings. Took advantage of the beautiful weather today and here you guys go, enjoy. Comments welcome.
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Nice job Steve. She looks like she has seen some time in the air.
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Looks great, not overdone. I sometimes get a little heavy handed with my weathering, you've
got it just right.
got it just right.
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Looks great. I try not to weather my A/C's I always overdo it, yours is perfect. What are you using tamiya products?
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Thanks all for the kind words. I'm happy with the results. Here's what I used on her. Model Master flat coat sealed in everything.
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Steve,
Like all the previous comments before, she is weathered but not overdone, Great Job!
Janos
Like all the previous comments before, she is weathered but not overdone, Great Job!
Janos
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Thanks Janos, very much appreciated.
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Looks real!
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Thanks bobb428, glad you like it.
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cool ! ( but you can't help notice on your pictures how much forward is the ejection seat ! too bad they missed this point at JSI')
Fantastic plane !
Fantastic plane !
1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?
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Correct supersonicfifi and it's all because of the nose gear well being too deep.supersonicfifi wrote: cool ! ( but you can't help notice on your pictures how much forward is the ejection seat ! too bad they missed this point at JSI')
Fantastic plane !
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for weathering the top of your harrier you should maybe put more spots !
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No thanks, I'm good.supersonicfifi wrote:for weathering the top of your harrier you should maybe put more spots !
I've decided to make a display for the Harrier as well. I used a piece of Matte board, from the craft store, to represent the tarmac. This will be glued on top of a 3/4" piece of MDF. I used a black sharpie to make the seperations between the pads. I still need to add the taxi line and weather the ramp as well. As things progress I'll post shots. Thanks for looking.
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I managed to finish the ramp portion of the display. I still need to glue the ramp to the MDF but, I'll wait to do that until I get the solid wood edging glued around the outside edges.
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Looks great. Outstanding as usual.
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Thanks, appreciate that. The wood edging will be next followed by an acrylic cover. I'm going to try my hand at making the cover myself.rschaap wrote:Looks great. Outstanding as usual.
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Very nicely done. Look forward to seeing it completed.
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Thanks guys.
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I finally got the display for the Harrier completed. The only other thing I want to get is a acrylic cover made to keep everything dust free. Hope you all enjoy the pics.
Steve
This picture shows the slot I made to keep the cover in place.
My scratchbuilt wheel chocks.
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This picture shows the slot I made to keep the cover in place.
My scratchbuilt wheel chocks.
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That concrete tarmac looks fantastic Having a "diorama" setting to display the Harrier really brings it to life.
How did you make the tarmac?
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Looks awesome!
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Ditto and double ditto!
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