Fabio taira Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 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... Edited August 19, 2019 by Fabio taira Fanes, MikeMaben, Dany Boy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Well, this should be an interesting build, especially when you get to painting and weathering! If I was the pilot, I would refuse to get in until the ground crew cleaned my plane. Or I would be out on a Sunday afternoon with my bucket and a sponge getting the sparkle back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collin Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 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 USMC Herc, Gazzas, Fabio taira and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Look interesting. For me all the pics past the tamiya box are not loading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Neo said: Look interesting. For me all the pics past the tamiya box are not loading Same for me, unfortunately. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio taira Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Collin said: 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 A honor have you here sir .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio taira Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Collin , Neo , Kevin and phantom ...! .. take a look if is ok now.. if not yet , call again please ..! Edited August 19, 2019 by Fabio taira Neo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC Herc Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 works great now Fabio....all pics accounted for Fabio taira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio taira Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 6 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Same for me, unfortunately. Kev Hey chief .. just to confirm ... still have problem to see the pictures in my post?.. thanks .. FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Fabio taira said: Hey chief .. just to confirm ... still have problem to see the pictures in my post?.. thanks .. FT All good now! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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