Page 1 of 1
MY FIRST VF-1 WOLFPACK PROJECT
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:04 pm
by thatf14guy
I AM ACTUALLY TRYING AIRBRUSHING FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAVE TO SAY, ITS SO MUCH BETTER THAN USING SPRAY PAINT THIS IS WHAT I GOT SO FAR ON. I PLAN ON DOING A COMPLETE OVERALL REPAINT PLANE AND MISSILES.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206 ... a002-1.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206 ... a001-2.jpg
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:18 pm
by flyboy_fx
NICE!
Now no smacking on your skillz.. more like a warning..
When new to airbrushing like I was I OVER Weathered stuff.. so lol.. just be careful more is not better..
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:29 pm
by thatf14guy
that why i go with the new look, the grey i used is darker than what i wanted, got some touch up on the canopy. but man it looks sweet!
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:16 pm
by CW4USARMY
Looks great! You give me hope
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:34 pm
by flyboy_fx
It is cool!
Did you know you can do a salt weathering technique on it with different shads of grey?
http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/ind ... 71765&st=0&
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:44 pm
by thatf14guy
i actually have tried that before with actual sea salt, i got a great affect. a really cool looking weathered look. i might try that on my vf-2 1994 scheme i'll be retrying soon, this time i'll probably only do one tone. but we'll see.
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:36 pm
by fightin
Very nice! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished Tomcat!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:43 pm
by thatf14guy
all done except decals and a few minor touch ups.
going going gone
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:51 pm
by thatf14guy
So my question is what you guys think it is worth so far? as it will be going on ebay soon.
f14
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:46 pm
by Black_Dragon_One
what kind of paint did u use water or oil base and if you use oil how long did you leave it to cure...
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:15 pm
by thatf14guy
Favorite free decal cites
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:06 am
by jetsmaniac
http://www.6mmflyrc.com/kit-instructions/decals/
I think they are very accurate 1/18 scales on LTR, including your Wolfpack scheme.
They are for RC planes. Some decals are missing, but you can print them all and swap, cut and paste.
I want to set up a photo web account dedicated to all 1/18 F-14 repaints. Though through a wrong way, JSI created a fuzz. If they get it right first, I doubt so many people would want to repaint it. A conspiracy to keep people talking?
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:05 am
by thatf14guy
well i hate to say but this project is on hold for now, as it can be months before i get my decals, by then i'll probably be printing my own.
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:31 am
by jetsmaniac
The website also has self-printing VF-111 Sundowner decals.
Pity to see your VF-1 on hold. I'd like to see one squadron from USS Enterprise.
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:52 am
by thatf14guy
yeah, i was hoping this scheme would bring in alot of money to help kick start doing more projects like vf-101, vf-142, vf-84 the actual final countdown version, and many others, but with the wait be anywhere to a few weeks to months for decals, i can't afford that right now, so i have to jump to a scheme that is available, and easy to get and hope i can do a better job than the competition, but since the competition has more money and a good head start as well, all i can really hope for is to sell at most right now 1 to 5 planes a month. not to sure on price yet, but i have to side with jack a little, specially since i have no help, or employees who can take up the slack when i have a shitty day or am not feeling good. but i work on them everyday. just need a break with decals. maybe i will look into making my own, but don't you have to exact cut them out, no nice slide offs like pro decs, right? that to me sounds like a real pain in my side.
I can relate to your feeling
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:02 am
by jetsmaniac
For my level of job only 20% people are paid less than me, but I am happy with what I am doing. I have adventures every week. That makes up for the gap of salary. Plus, I pick my own off-day and travel at my boss' expense.
Though I don't do this kind of business, I may grasp how hard it can be. Doing it for his own fun is one thing, but living on it is not easy. You may get roasted for the price tag, but you really don't make much for each work. (My guess is that you make more per hour by flipping burgers?) And customers who are willing to pay this price are usually demanding. Everyone has different definition of perfection. Yours may not be mine, but I may think I deserve my perfection for this much money. So.....
Good luck to you. If you want your work to be seen more often, welcome to submit your work to my non-profitable website. Still crude, but it's fun to see others' works and get awed.
