Daniel460 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Beautiful! Dan Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I absolutely love the weathering. I see some models where the weathering is way overdone and I thought that was the case at first glance. After scrolling through the pics I realized just how well it was done. It's so hard sometimes to make heavily weathered aircraft look to scale in a model but you have done a masterful job... So you must do a build thread next time Bryan Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I have studied color images of the USAF Phantoms in SEA for my own build, and I can say that you 100% nailed the finish. Masterfully done. This is the finest Phantom model I have ever seen. Cheers Pete Memir and alaninaustria 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Very nicely finished model - the colour tones, the semi-visible older markings, the metal work - all look great. I've seen photos of other 497 TFS 'planes in a very similar condition to the way your model depicts, and the amazing thing is how well they clean up after the battle. I've a photo of your '7683 flying with the Oregon ANG in 1987, in the two-tone Hill grey scheme looking clean as a whistle and still bearing its MiG kill star. Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shujaa Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Simply STUNNING !!! Most heavily weathered bird's are a sore sight for eyes but this one is exceptionally well done. !!! Very near to "perfection" with just the right amount of weathering, mixed with "clean" items which in reality should be clean as well (AIM-7's & AIM-9's). Nice touch with the "unpainted" canopies. ! Kind Regards, Rudy. Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 A work of art - especially the metal areas. Superb skills! Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Fan Bloody tastic!!!!!!!!!!! That has to be the best weathering job I have ever seen. Absolutely awesome work :goodjob: :goodjob: Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Not a jet guy but.... WOW. So much subtlety and finesse in this build. Very hard to describe in words... it's a dirty bird but your work is so CLEAN! Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jackson Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Beautiful! Your attention to detail is inspiring. Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Memir Geez ... What a build and the weathering from a guy that rarely weathers is brilliantly done. Kudos of a stellar build :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 To echo the other comments...simply suberb weathering. Think you've settled the “ to weather or nor weather†debate once and for all. Also beautifully photographed. Did you use a light box.? Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShangriLa Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Like most of us here, I am speechless, mezmorized and mind blown! I can't seem to find the right emoji. Is there one that shows my jaw detaching from my face and dropping to the floor?! Simply stunning! A true master modeler you are Memir! If you have any works in progress pictures I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say this, we'd LOVE to see some WIP pictures. Cheers, BG Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman777 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Sir, that is masterful work...please come to the front of the room and receive your award. No kidding, this is sooooo realistic, the very best and most convincing weathering I've ever seen. I sure wish I could achieve this level of modeling. Now, seriously...box it up and send it to my house where I will proudly display it....hopefully I will get it before Christmas Memir and Lee_K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward'O. Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Mama miaaaaaa ! ! ! Amazing ! ! ! Memir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memir Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 To echo the other comments...simply suberb weathering. Think you've settled the “ to weather or nor weather†debate once and for all. Also beautifully photographed. Did you use a light box.? Many thanks Tim, I didn't use light box. White background is a reverse side of a poster and I used three LED table lamps and paper box to support my camera... TimHepplestone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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