landing gear is on, I'm working on the ordinence now. I'm trying to find a way to replicate the fire-proof grey coating that the USN gives it's GBU's, any tips? I tried these shots outdoor to show off the camo, but the 2 colors are too simliar to determine the difference.





and here's my next project that has arrived, Tamiya's 1/32 scale F-14A Tomcat. I'm going to convert this to a B model and represent an aircraft of VF-103 "Jolly Rogers".



the dollar is there for size comparsion (although I wished Tamiya would of sent me one to help compensate for the cost of the kit!)

enjoy! :-)

Looking damn good Pony. I like how the Hornet turned out.

It's interesting, I just got 2 Tomcat heading my way, one A, another is a B from buddies here in Da Armorama. both Hasegawa, I also got the same book last week....

maybe we can do a group build together....mine are in 1/48 scale though.

Again great work on the Hornet.

I wanna get a Hornet GB going when Academy gets that 1:32 beast out.

thanks for the comments. I have the Academy Hornet on pre-order myself :-)

I new to some of the stuff, but what is a group build? Sounds interesting

:-) Looking really good badpony :-)
Tim I'd be up for a Hornet GB, I have a 1/48 Hasegawa F-18A, that I have had for ages :-)
Mal

Hey pony that gtoup build idea is a good one as I have the same F-14a that is getting back dated to a true A, that one is an A+ and the decals are going to be VF-84 hi-vis
off the USS Nimitz from around when they filmed The Final Countdown!!!! well let me know about a group build. stug and nice job on the 18!!!!!!!!!!!! stug

Hey pony that gtoup build idea is a good one as I have the same F-14a that is getting back dated to a true A, that one is an A+ and the decals are going to be VF-84 hi-vis
off the USS Nimitz from around when they filmed The Final Countdown!!!! well let me know about a group build. stug and nice job on the 18!!!!!!!!!!!! stug

Sure looks great Pony !!!!! Keep posting the pics......

GREAT
ROBERTO

Hi, Great start, read some posts by the master Lord Holdfast for ways of getting the best from aircraft washes.
For the fire-proofing on the bombs, I would paint the bomb with white glue and then roll it in a very fine powdered dirt to simulate the tough texture. There are other ways and I'm sure others here will tell you. Paint the bomb O/D after and don't forget the yellow ordnance stripes.
HTH

Hi, Great start, read some posts by the master Lord Holdfast for ways of getting the best from aircraft washes.
For the fire-proofing on the bombs, I would paint the bomb with white glue and then roll it in a very fine powdered dirt to simulate the tough texture. There are other ways and I'm sure others here will tell you. Paint the bomb O/D after and don't forget the yellow ordnance stripes.
HTH