Skull-1

Moving along slowly now... As much as I love having a Custom section, I'm afraid we're not getting as much attention here as we did in Toys... I'm seeing a lot of customs in that section that should be here, also. Should we post there now or what?

That head makes it a very menacing Valk. WOW.

This was my first stab at it since 1995 so I will have to fix this one some (I think I will redo the right wing for example). However, I did want to at least show you guys what was coming. Still debating if a second gray or green will go over the top of this. I actually like the two-tone on the Valk--didn't think I would.

Thanks everyone. I have an IAF (Israeli Air Force) in build also. Will be finishing all of the previously posted models (exception: Luftwaffe) with luck next week. I just have some decals to do and that's really all. Now, to answer the question on the paint.... This is a technique I used with ME-262 models back as a kid. I usually use two greens and two grays... I also use three or four grays... It is a blot technique and works very well. On this plane I am using only two grays so far--will test on a boot and decide if I should do more. It is stunningly simple (I messed up some on this one and will have to probably go back and fix it but no worries). 1) Paint your model with one solid base coat. 2) Take a wide bristle brush and dip in a bottle of your second color. 3) Blot the brush very harshly onto a piece of paper until it stops leaving a solid circle of paint (it will get "wiry" for lack of a better term). 4) Dab the model at random. 5) Repeat.

Still in progress... First test fitting...

LOL! Well when one tries to respond to multiple threads...and with a quick typing speed... Thanks for making the change. Sorry you are still dealing with bots...

Do we have any animation shots to guide us here? I know a GERWALK lands in episode three on SDF-1... It makes a headon run at the camera...

Hi guys... Is this a mistake? 120 seconds for flood control? Any chance you can change that to something a tiny bit more user friendly? Say...30 seconds or maybe even 60 seconds? I feel like I'm waiting FOREVER to post a follow-up and I am sure all will agree I am not a flooder. Many thanks.

Rustoleum 214084 ORANGE Not sure on Testors or any bottle paint.

I'm not in any rush. Just wondering what others think is the correct way to do it.

A little before and after... Second swivel thigh installed. (This will be replaced with another one later--the angle is slightly off--once the new part is painted.)

*PUNT*

Here is how you fix a canopy....... - Under running water sand with fine sandpaper in a circular motion. - Work your way to finer and finer sandpaper. - Finish with BRASSO or some form of metal polish (no need for running water here! LOL). - Dip in Future.

The YF-17 never went into production as the F-17. It became the F/A-18... It happens.

Yes it can. Names are recycled. The F-22 is not the first "Lightning" for example (see P-38, English Electric, etc.). The F-4 is not the first Phantom either. (See FH-1.)

Thanks for the pics. Awesome job there. No offense, but that thing is hideous. Where's the one the chick flew? I think that registered higher on the cool meter.

Nice job. Please post this in the CUSTOMS section.

Very nice but I think it goes in the CUSTOMS section of the forums.

You should post this in Customs..... We're trying to build the content there.

From a yellowed, broken Jetfire..... This will put it in perspective for ya... September 2006 November 11, 2006 November 21, 2006 February 11, 2007 February 23, 2007 March 22, 2007 March 23, 2007

Awesome bro. Thanks!!!!! HOW do you guys do that????????

Thanks bro. I dunno if it is my skill with paint or with the camera! LOL At least I am slowly learning the lighting techinques required to make things look on film as they appear in life.

Thanks for the help guys. I have added this shot to my Customs Gallery!!!! WTG.

I blended the canopy in a little...