1/72 VF-1 Bushmaster Build Up

[Goodman Models]

Hi All,
 

I'm working on the Model Graphix decal sheet variant along with the flight deck kit. Here’s some progress shots:

The resin panels of the deck need to be squared up. I compressed the oleo on the front gear. Added brass barrels to the GU-11. Mounted pylons for a bomb payload.

 

[Bolt]

Very cool ! It's looking awesome.

[Goodman Models]

Thanks Bolt! If anyone has any ideas on the paint scheme, please let me know! I only have the profile to work from.

thanks,

Anthony 

[Bolt]

I'm not sure which Model Graphix  variant your referring to, off the top of my head. But here are just a few of my favorite paint scheme from other modelers works. 

There's many more inspirational works..

[Thom]

Gonna be a display full of barely leashed power!

[Goodman Models]

21 hours ago, Bolt said:

I'm not sure which Model Graphix  variant your referring to, off the top of my head. But here are just a few of my favorite paint scheme from other modelers works. 

There's many more inspirational works..

I’m doing the Bushmasters Squadron from the MG decal sheet (there’s only a profile view - the green one). These are very cool tho!

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[Bolt]

4 hours ago, Goodman Models said:

I’m doing the Bushmasters Squadron from the MG decal sheet (there’s only a profile view - the green one). These are very cool tho!

[Goodman Models]

5 hours ago, Bolt said:

You found it! Thanks, I had not seen this but that’s the one!

[Bolt]

[Goodman Models]

Just a quick update. This is on hold until my s-gundam booster is finished (which will be shortly). I did manage to paint the ordnance and canopy frame.

[Bolt]

There's always another project needs finishing. 

[Return To Kit Form]

On 6/10/2024 at 12:44 AM, Goodman Models said:

That's cool, but I would update the scheme with a hex pattern along the green demarcation line for a little pizazz. 

[Goodman Models]

Ah Brett, I did finish the S and now I’m finishing the Type 89 and then back to the bushmaster!

[Bolt]

5 hours ago, Return To Kit Form said:

That's cool, but I would update the scheme with a hex pattern along the green demarcation line for a little pizazz. 

That's a groovy idea ,bruv 

[Goodman Models]

Got back to work on the Bushmaster VF. Lantirn pods, canopy has the final colour. I decided on the paints I’m using. I added a gray blue as per the ref photos that I couldn’t see on the decal profile.

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Edited January 5 by Goodman Models
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[Bolt]

Looking good. I like the addition of the lantirn pods.

Edited January 5 by Bolt

[Goodman Models]

Spoiler

 

Some more progress, the gray underside is mostly done, I shortened the front gear for the low launch position.

[Bolt]

Excellent!

[Goodman Models]

Here’s the underlying yellow layer that will add some tonal variation to the green. The underside gray was done in the same way, just Mr. Color 92 built up with stencils over the black primer. This makes for a smooth paint finish with lots of variation.

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[Goodman Models]

Laid down some green, came out well, some gray touch ups req’d for a bit of over spray. 

[Goodman Models]

Ooopsie. These wings came out of the parts bin - they had had the flaps cut out and I reattached them, blowing out those spine details. I didn’t notice till now, lol. Will fix later.

[Bolt]

Moving right along ! Restoring panel lines is always so much fun 

[pengbuzz]

8 hours ago, Bolt said:

Moving right along ! Restoring panel lines is always so much fun 

Tell me about it; at 1/72 scale, almost would seem to make more sense to sand the craft smooth and pencil the lines in...

[Goodman Models]

Colour is coming along nicely.

[Bolt]

Yes indeed. Looks good with the pre shading 

[Goodman Models]

The blue striping is underway. The MG article omits these stripes but they’re visible on the decal sheet profile so I’m going with it!

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[Goodman Models]

Gear bays and doors are ready.