PetarB Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I love the shape of this aircraft, it's like a sea-gull taking flight. For a long time as well I've been looking for a subject that I could make a Search And Rescue aircraft. As it has high visibility cockpits and a detector array on top, I though it would be a great model to customise this way. And the Captain's resin kit is really just superb, I couldn't fault it... apart from the radar housing on top which I didn't like. So I built another one out of styrene, using a circle cutter, drill and lathe. I had an accident with glue on one edge, and there was no way of fixing it without building again, so that fault's mine. I also added a couple of (ahem!) StudioStarforge pilots. Originally I had planned to sculpt some more just for this kit, but they fitted in fine, so there was no need for it. I also put in some wingtip lights, and turned a new refuelling pod on my lathe. I highly recommend this kit, it was easy to put together. I could build another one, one day, perhaps with a slightly more 'canon' scheme! One of the pics below is an 'odd one out'. Can you guess which? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 That is so beautiful and the scheme is fantastic. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wow... So far above and beyond. Just fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urashiman Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You already know how much I love that custom! Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yeah, for some reason it took a long time for me to photograph. Nice weather and a window of opportunity presented itself today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_BR Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 OOOHHH !!! Amazing, brilliant job, congratulations PetarB !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Petar, you'd managed to finally found the best place to place the Minmay decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Top notch work! I'm having trouble guessing which picture is the 'odd one out'. So which is it, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 The one without the dish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 OOOHHH !!! Amazing, brilliant job, congratulations PetarB !!!! +100000!! AWESOME JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Just beautiful. Great job, PetarB. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 The one without the dish? Give that man a cookie! Petar, you'd managed to finally found the best place to place the Minmay decal. Yes, for the longest time I had that beautiful decal and thinking 'I need a large flat area to stick that on' and I couldn't think of anything on a 1/72 scale subject. It was like a bolt of lighting when the idea came, the perfect location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroid Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Wow Petar, You are churning out some quality Macross work - and I love it. Great stuff there love the Minmay decal - suits it perfectly. Cheers, Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Very well done, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 This must be the most beautiful Cat's Eye out there!!!! Great scheme, a work of art!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Looking great. Have you finished the 1/72 ground crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm absolutely bursting to respond to that, but I'll just say 'not yet'. Thanks for all the kind words, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Holy guacamole!! That build just totally blew my mind I've gotta hand it to you Petar, you did a masterful job on that kit! I feel like a proud father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks Jon, it was actually easy to put together thanks to your great engineering and interpretation. Pity I didn't do the undercarriage, that was some amazing work you did there, but I like my birds 'in-flight' mostly. I look forward to more things with wings from you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Wowzers that is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Lovely model! You did some great work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Phantastic work on a phantastic model. Good job with the refreshing paint scheme, too, it really brings the plane to life. Personally, I could live without the Minmay decal, but I know the opportunity was just too tempting. Did you make the stand yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Awesome! Simply fantasic work Petar. Really realistic scheme - love the light weathering, just enough to give it some weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Wonderful! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 To quote Ronnie Mund.....that's BEE-YUU-TEE-FULL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mr Cheng, I haven't seen any of your work for some time... Please come and blow us all out of the water again soon. Roman, the dish decal is about as far 'Itasha' as I go. You won't find me picking up some of the crazier Macross decals we've seen recently... As for the stand, I make all my stands out of acrylic rod, and few years ago did a bulk order on the acrylic slabs cut to size. I've just run out actually! Thanks all for your kinds words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 That is some awesome work there dude. We have to catch up for a beer and a yarn one day. Cheers, Berttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 All i can do is add to the chorus and say that it's jaw dropping beautiful.......and a terrific original paint/decal scheme. It raises the bar and give us all something to aspire too... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 10/10 Petar. Amazing work mate. And +1 with the comments regarding the weathering - you've got it spot on! I can't believe I missed the release of the Cat's Eye. Too long away from MW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joscasle Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) I can't believe I missed the release of the Cat's Eye. Too long away from MW!!! Same here. Petar really nice build. just WOW!!!! Edited July 28, 2011 by joscasle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Petar, it's the most Beautiful Cat's Eye that I ever seen... congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Damn, what a bueaty. Great scheme and like how your brought out all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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