MY FIRST VF-1 WOLFPACK PROJECT

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:04 pm

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

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:18 pm

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..

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:29 pm

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!

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:16 pm

Looks great! You give me hope

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:34 pm

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&

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:44 pm

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.

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:36 pm

Very nice! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished Tomcat!

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:43 pm

all done except decals and a few minor touch ups.

going going gone

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:51 pm

So my question is what you guys think it is worth so far? as it will be going on ebay soon.

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:46 pm

what kind of paint did u use water or oil base and if you use oil how long did you leave it to cure...

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:15 pm

comparison shot, looks pretty sweet!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206 ... -1_101.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206 ... -14a1a.jpg

now i just need to get some decals!

jetsmaniac · Post by **jetsmaniac** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:06 am

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?

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:05 am

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.

jetsmaniac · Post by **jetsmaniac** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:31 am

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.

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:52 am

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.

jetsmaniac · Post by **jetsmaniac** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:02 am

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.

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MY FIRST VF-1 WOLFPACK PROJECT

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