P Stoner Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 After this kit fell from the heavens, everything else was pretty much benched! This is a OOB build so I didn't want to flood the boards with what's already going on. First off the build was very good and I have to admit this is a solid model and I'm sure one the aftermarket bugs are worked out this will be a great looking display. Since the decals in the kit are lacking to say the least, but that subject is going on else where! I like building CAG or "the Boss's" birds, so the first build I chose to go with VA- 145 NG500, 1969. #16 if you have the Osprey book. I'll paint the green stripes and the CAG rudder and use most of the decals from the kit. Tamiya's F-4EJ kit has some great numbers that are close if not the same size needed. So first a good coat of primmer and a once over before a bit of preshading! I like to go dark at first and build the white up along the process. Now some white on the underside, building it up as I go. All paint used is Model Master enamels, some Future as a decal seal coat. I'll try to fix my lighting in the shop so I can get some brighter pictures. I like to use flats with some clear mixed so I can thin it down with out the flat wanting to clump, seems to work well for me. I go straight color on the first coat not covering up the preshade as much as I can. Then add white to the mix thinning more, several times to give the panels a shaded look. Next I'll go back in with the white and lighten things down a bit more and clean things up a bit. Then I'll tackle the color on the tail to make it a unit CAG bird, and I'll try to get some more light on the pics. Paul Out2gtcha, Saber and Kagemusha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wow Paul, that is totally cool. I can't wait to see more...so, hurry up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This looks awesome so far! Your paint scheme is coming along really nicely. Should look cool with the markings you've chosen. Hopefully some company will release new decal sheets soon enough for some more options. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Looking fantastic there - cant wait to see the CAG markings on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Looks awesome so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Oww yess... Seeing your A-6 really makes me want to build one as well. Paint work is very well done and I like the colourfull markings you have chosen. And the metal speedbrake will be a nice touch too! Thanks for posting this! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 amazing....., great work. I hope my turns out this good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 She's looking great Paul - Nice work Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Looks good to me... I love the Intruder.. I can't make out the size of it.. Could you make a pic with another model next to it for comparison? Edited August 21, 2013 by Caretaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ...............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Little progress on the tail section. So far the last couple days have been good paint days! Medium Green just wasn't doing it, so I mixed a bit of Forest Green till I was happy with it! With the black borders things look good. Next the NG and numbers. Paul red baron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That looks fantastic Paul! Building this one into a stunner at great speed! Fun to watch! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorgaz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Very good work! Good luck with NG numbers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Classy. Great looking kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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