artoor_k Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hello! My name is Artur, I'm from Poland. I'm not a everyday large scale builder but some aircraft models just HAVE to be large to look right I think this is especially true for F-22. Sometimes I have problems with detailing, especially wiring so I hope that you can help me Few years ago (2007 as far as I'm concerned) I build 1:32 YF-22 by Testors. It was one of my first 1:32 models. I modified it as I could but result wasn't so good. Lack of skill was visible. This time I try to do it better.As far as I love F-22 I could not force myself to convert Testors YF-22 into F-22. I know that's possible, I've seen converted models (mainly on LSP) but amount of job was scaring me.Few weeks ago while reading G.I. Joe forum I stumbled on interesting info, that True Heroes F-22 is almost perfect 1:32. I quickly scanned website, if it's available in Cracow's Toys'r'Us. Of course, it was. I checked length and span and surprise! It's really 1:32. Because it was Christmas Sale the price was really low. And now it's time to convert a toy into model!Mine F-22 is basically the same but desert yellow/green camo instead of gray/dark grayFirst of all - canopy. It was too big. According to scale drawings I cut it in proper places. Canopy now has right shape. Cut-off parts were glued to fuselage as a cockpit sidewallsCockpit (not finished yet) was scratchbuild using paper model of F-22 as a basic patternInstrument panel was done using same method as cockpit Any suggestions will be appreciated Derek B, Harold and tomv87 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Welcome aboard Artur! Looks like you've got a bit of a challenge on your hands there. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi Artur, Welcome to LSP. I wonder if that is the Testors kit but produced in a different way? It looks like it. I did once a while back and turned it into a Decepticon from Transformers Any extra work you do is going to improve it. Cheers Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Arthur Welcome aboard and one great build to break the ice. Looking forward to following along and enjoying the thread Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks Next I've destr...errrr... disassembled F-22 so now I can begin detailing of internal areas. I've scartchbuild weapon bays......and sealed unnessesary holes in gear wells.I've found photo of Aires front gear well for Academy F-22 and realized that it's very simple. I've begin detailing front well using cooper wire and styrene: Mal_Belford and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Excellent! I've been wanting an F-22 in this scale. Nice to know there IS an option after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good work artoor and welcome. I also have the Testors kit that I intend to do battle with one day Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hey....... I Likte this...turn this toy in to a model thing........ Yes...keep em coming... /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Excellent! I've been wanting an F-22 in this scale. Nice to know there IS an option after all. Glad that you like it I'm really happy that there is an production F-22. No matter that it's a toy Good work artoor and welcome. I also have the Testors kit that I intend to do battle with one day Derek Thank you! I fought an unfair battle with Testors YF-22. I don't want to remember how much putty went into this kit. Hey....... I Likte this...turn this toy in to a model thing........ Yes...keep em coming... /Mal I've also started detailing wells and bays. This was a nightmare, because after finishing I realized that I made huge mistake. There are only about 13 of these "stripes" in F-22 bay. I made much more, TOO MUCH! I don't know if remove unnecessary "stripes" or to live with them. Both options bother me. In wheel bays there are only basic details by now: Derek B and Uilleann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) About the Testors YF-22... The differences between the prototype YF-22 and the production jet are significant. If you want a 1/32 Raptor, this toy is your best bet. I really hope Tamiya or Hasegawa put out a Raptor in this scale someday. Edited February 1, 2015 by KUROK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hello, I forgot how weak I am whet it comes to wiring. I always have problems with glueing wires etc. I'm not a detail/rivet counter but I see that bays below are somehow...empty. Maybe I'll try to make more wires in different sizes. Additional details are parts of some computer plugs. Out2gtcha, Mal_Belford, KUROK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks a lot I've finally get Quickboost ejection seat. I tried to make the cockpit as good as I can but I think it's not good at all. Well...It's my first scratchbuilt cockpit... Uilleann, Mal_Belford, tomv87 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleann Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I like it. Very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It looks great, and your scratchbuilding too.... I like it. /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yeah, looks really cool. BTW, I ordered one of these Giant F-22 playsets off of Amazon for about $40. I've been inspired by your project. Lee White 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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