Fabio taira

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

Collin , Neo , Kevin and phantom ...! ..
 
  take a look if is ok now..  if not yet , call again please ..!
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

works great now Fabio....all pics accounted for
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

All our jets got that dirty in AirWing FIVE. We were busy, but I do remember no-fly, all hand scrub down days. My first scrubdown was me and the Skipper on one particular jet in shorts, cranial and eye protection with scrub pads as the brown shirt kept telling us we missed a spot. 
A spotty, dirty, touched up bird meant it flew a lot, and birds that flew a lot were better with higher mission capability rates than the hangar queens that were clean. 
 
Just adding a little context. 
Collin
VS-21/CVW-5 ‘95-‘99

Hello!
I am a newcomer to large scale building but I was so impressed with the Tamiya Spitfire that I had to give it a go!
Armed with some reference materials, I have started a long journey...

 
I have also been inspired by Wolf Buddee and his outstanding build. I hope to follow in some of his footsteps but do not expect the same results!!
 
Started work on the cockpit, using Barracudacast seat. This is a work of art and much better than the kit version. I will use other resin bits in the cockpit plus a lot of pipework from scratch.
 

 
 
Drilled out some lightening holes in the kit seat frame also
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

Hi people ！
 
This is my next project , “The Duke” 
 
       I’ll be using this Tamiya 1/32 scale very well know kit , a classic , that in my opinion could have some update since it debut , for example , the first generation design of the  main landing gear  wheels , a “ redesign “ of the cockpit .. but it is just a point of view …
 
       My objective in this work will be to hone my skills in weathering  technics , this is why I choose this specific jet . .. some colleagues on the net have done amazing work, as a result there are very realistic models .. so , cutting the crap, let's go into the job..
 
       My references .. almost all pictures that I use as reference for this project came from http://www.carrierbuilders.net
 
 
At first , some pictures of the real guy 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
The Duke project ..
 
The kit .. Tamiya 1/32 model 
 

 
After markets , so far ..
 

 

 
 

the cockpit 
 
the usual ... cutting some corners, sanding some edges, correcting some fit defects .. about resin sets and photetch . fitting the pieces each in its proper place.
 
 
I will not paint the original surface from the resin set , so...
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
PS.. not finished yet , but,  so far  so good ... 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
The Duke is rolling ... BKR Baby!!
 
to be continue... 
 

I've been following your work, what an incredible Viking. congratulations !!

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Hi people !!... I'm still alive..
 
So .. decals already done and "legs" too ....
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Looks like all done ... still have a lot...
 
FT

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Hi ! A-10 ...
 
 
That’s right ,  I always try to make a good research, mainly by the small details like, correct wheel hubs, in the case of the Tomcats, we have three types. correct bombs and missile configurations or what is shown in the research pictures. in some cases, reproduce the painting pattern exactly as the reference picture shows (in this case it is difficult because we do not have a walkaround of all planes or all squadrons) so sometimes we have to use imagination or intuition to reproduce a model making them realistic, helmet models for each correct jet in the right time   .. things like that ...
 
and at final some good pictures(not the case of this final pictures of  my model , I haven’t a  good light set to make this shoots ), good angles to take this pics with a correct background ..
 
 
Thanks  for enjoying my work / fun.

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

hi people ! ..
 
        So , after a long time out of contact I be glad to come today with this images of my work already finished . hope everybody enjoy it , and I see you in the next challenge...
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Just to inform , the canopy ventilation bar are installed , as well as the little bar on the top/inside of the windshield too..