big F Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 Is it bad that I still haven't built mine from the last run Everyone should get this kit IMO. Quote
Valk009 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 So, my weekend will be occupied with getting the kit's mold ready and maybe also start making all those clear vacuum formed canopies! Details on payment of the kit have beem PM'ed to each one of the interested parties. If by any chance I missed one from the list, just give me a PM! Quote
LA2019 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Ohhh, I can't wait to get this kit. "I'm as giddy as a school girl!" Quote
Thom Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Money and PM sent! As Chum Lee would say, 'Awesome...' Quote
Heavy Melder Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Finally remembered to send moolah for this.... Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 So ! When we'll see some pictures from the project ??? Quote
Valk009 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Posted June 20, 2011 No pics of the project as the silicone molds are not much to see or write home about! Latest updates, the mold has been cut and kits will be pourred and pulled out on a daily basis now, first batch of kits will go out mid to end of the week! Quote
pyro-manic Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Am I too late to register my interest? It looks like a stunning kit. Quote
joscasle Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) HI! What you think about these schema? I want the 70’s Tomcat paint style, the scorpion’s where taken from the VF-11B decals, just as a test Any comments or suggestions? Thanks Edited June 23, 2011 by joscasle Quote
Talos Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 HI! What you think about these schema? I want the 70’s Tomcat paint style, the scorpion’s where taken from the VF-11B decals, just as a test Any comments or suggestions? Thanks I'm not sure that that scheme and those tail markings to together, to be honest. The '70s-style Tomcats had very bright and colorful markings that covered the entire tail, the ones the VF-11B came with are low-vis markings and would fit late-80s/90s/2000s Tomcats much better then the high-vis schemes. As an example, here are some VF-4s I did a while ago, in this case SVF-103 Jolly Rogers. I have it in high-vis markings on the CAG bird and two different low-vis schemes for the squadron CO and line birds. http://talos56.deviantart.com/gallery/7626781?offset=0#/d23kzn9 I think that either an overall-grey scheme like the VF-4s above, a variant of the tactical paint scheme F-14s had starting in the 1980s, or something like this would be best. Quote
joscasle Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for your suggestions, those VF-11 marks I just use them as test, you are right the F-14's from the 70's use bright markings. I really like your VF-103 schemas Quote
Talos Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for your suggestions, those VF-11 marks I just use them as test, you are right the F-14's from the 70's use bright markings. I really like your VF-103 schemas I think a low-vis VF-4 with those tail markings would be neat to see, especially something like one of those TPS schemes I linked to. Alternatively, go with '70s Tomcat tail markings, though you might have to go with 1/100 scale ones or get creative because of the shape of the VF-4's tail. Thanks, I think the SVF-103 VF-4s came out well. I wanted to do something different then Skull Squadron (which I did with the canon Flashback 2012 markings), so I went real-world VF-103 with it. I did one inspired by VF-84's pre-Jolly Rogers days (when they were called Vagabonds) too. http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee312/Talos5/VF-4%20Lightning%20III%20Colored/FB2012Skulls.png Quote
yomero66 Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Hi, that is a very nice kit, Am I too late to get one? Quote
Thom Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Any update pics on pulled models? Love to see some of what I'm getting! Quote
Valk009 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Okay okay, here is how the kit looks! Some kits are already on its way and I am working down the list (in the order of first payment received). Quote
joscasle Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Okay okay, here is how the kit looks! Some kits are already on its way and I am working down the list (in the order of first payment received). Great News!!!! Quote
Dobber Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Andy, do you send PM's to us when our kit ships? I had forgot to give you my screen name when I paid. cd821@live.com Chris Quote
tn_prvteye Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Oh dear, now I have to decide how I'm gonna paint it...and if I should build it in flight, or gear down. Decisions, decisions... Quote
Thom Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Wait, according to that box, this is 1/72..? I thought it was 1/48!! I want my money back!! No, kidding, kidding.... It looks great and I can't wait. I'm giddy. !! Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Oh dear, now I have to decide how I'm gonna paint it...and if I should build it in flight, or gear down. Decisions, decisions... If i say i already have the Repttu model and buy Andy's VD-4 just to have both versions - in flight and gear down - you'll be very angry ? Quote
Heavy Melder Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 The Postal strike is over in Canada finally, can't wait for this to show up in the mailbox. Quote
big F Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) Just to let you know what a super guy Valk009 is here is a picture of mine bought from the last build run. Still not built but great , as you can see the same boxes decals and build etc P.S sorry about the grainy picture but all my stuff is in storage so only had my phone and crappy light. Edited July 1, 2011 by big F Quote
Valk009 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Posted July 2, 2011 Ahh...those CDRom instructions included with the second run of the kit! the latest one will have paper instructions instead as I ran out of those mini CDRoms and they are now near impossible to find, unless you go for the DVDRom options! As with latest updates, another batch of kits will go out early next week and hoepfully all orders will be sent out by the end of the week. The casting has been little delayed because of the rain and humid weather, which even with the vacuum chamber for casting will result more than acceptable bubbles. So, I usually need to dehumidify the room and cool it down with air con before the casting process, which slows down the number of kits being able to be pulled out of the mold each day! Quote
shinagami Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 hi Valk009, i didn't notice the pre-order thread, just wondering whether u still have extra kits? I'd really like one....by the way, how much does it cost? Quote
Dobber Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Mine arrived as well but I wasn't home to sign for it so I'll have to pick it up tomorrow. Chris Quote
El Gato Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Got mine today! Haven't looked at all the parts but from what I saw was nice & clean. Great detail too! Thanks again, Valk009! Quote
LA2019 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Got mine the other day. Kit looks awesome! Nice resin with very clean lines. Outstanding job... Quote
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