Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara III

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Black Lion VF-213
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Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara III

Post by Black Lion VF-213 » Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:22 pm

I sold my custom 1/18 F/A-18A Hornet in the black/gold NASA scheme on ebay in the spring. One of the bidders contacted me about doing a custom job for him. Took me a while to research the markings as he wanted the Bush Avenger he was shot down in while with VT-51 squadron - the Barbara III plane, not Barbara II. Here's the result. I filled in every screw hole, blended every seam, reconstructed the pivot points on the rudder with metal, scratchbuilt a new wing antenna, created stencils, and hand painted the yellow Barbara III logo and weathered every nook and cranny of it. Of course it has wing sag. Thanks 21st Century Toys for that one. Next project is a P-40
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by tko211 » Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:57 pm

WHAT A BEAUTY! That was supposed to be the next 21C Avenger scheme way back in the day! We even had custom packaging all designed and approved by Pres. Bush Sr.! Nice job!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by AJWW2 » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:39 pm

GREAT job! It looks totally real!
it be like dat
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by 456THBG » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:03 am

Really nice!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by Jackson » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:40 am

good work....
ya gonna pull them pistols or whistle Dixie
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by normandy » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:27 pm

TKO, your custom paint jobs are always impressive and this one is one of your finest!!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:11 pm

normandy wrote:TKO, your custom paint jobs are always impressive and this one is one of your finest!!
Um, Black Lion did the Avenger, not TKO.
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by Studly » Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:26 pm

Very Nice...Well Done :D

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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by big_mike » Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:21 pm

Awesome piece, impressive work.
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by Black Lion VF-213 » Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:09 pm

Thanks you for the "props" gentlemen. I have to also thank Tamiya for making the best spray paint in the world and their weathering kits. Sure made this easier than some I've done before....
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by flyboy_fx » Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:54 pm

I got similar paints in the acrylic jars just now. Can't wait to try them!
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by normandy » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:53 pm

[CAT]CplSlade wrote: Um, Black Lion did the Avenger, not TKO.


Wow I screwed that up.
Black Lion, sorry about that. Your custom Avenger is just fantastic, paint scheme, detailing and weathering.....Great job!! TKO has some competition.
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Re: Custom 1/18 Avenger. Was Atlantic scheme, now Barbara II

Post by tko211 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:32 am

Black Lion does some great work. I have drooled over a couple of his creations. Barb III was one I had hoped to tackle myself as I do have an extra Avenger sitting in a box... Some day I guess.

Nice Job my friend.
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