Okay, this kind of long...so bear with me. https://i.ibb.co/SvChbqc/20200517-213917.jpg These were counter shading prior to applying the top color. https://i.ibb.co/QN06QfX/20200517-213845.jpg https://i.ibb.co/F5fMJKx/20200517-212641.jpg https://i.ibb.co/FgccFtQ/20200517-212823.jpg https://i.ibb.co/...
Nice work Axis....you have too much detail to take in at one sitting. BRAVO! The helo was a project I did some years ago. I couldn't stand the detail failure 21C did on "Miss Klaud IV"...Vietnam Cayuse helos were Hugh's 500 A models, not D models. They just repainted the Littlebird....FOUL! There's ...
I gotta say this is impressive! After years of work, it's nice to feel the project coming to a conclusion...trust me, I know. Keep the great work coming.
I started this project nearly 10 years ago when these were pretty new. The idea was to have a Hornet that was not like everyone else's Hornet. Not out-of-the-box versions are what I'm after. I have an F-86F that has been converted to a fighter/bomber variant in SAAF markings, an F-104 Starfighter pi...
The pylons are fabricated from plastic sheet, the refueling probe is brass tubing and a lathed plastic tip, the wingtip rails are scavenged from other 21st Century models....the main gear was repaired and (unfortunately) is down permanently, and add alot of sweat, time, and paint (I almost wore out ...
I know the aircraft are in short supply, but there have to be those hidden gems stowed away for a better day to work on! I have just finished one that was in sad shape and stored for 10 years waiting for attention. The subject (and I wish I could show pictures but I have to find a new host to do tha...