Recent content by Ruud

i just noticed that this picture shows yellow bomb mission markings. Time to dig through the decal stash.

thanks y’all!

it's 99% done i think. Turned out good. Bit light on the weathering. Not sure if i'll add the antenna wires or more chipping etc.

and thank y’all for your support!

all up on their wheels and pics from the RS.

just about done. i need to paint the lights their proper colors.

exhaust stains mostly on.

FineMolds is releasing a 1/72 F-14B https://www.hlj.com/1-72-scale-us-navy-f-14b-tomcat-tm-vf-143-pukin-dogs-fnmff01

great work and an attractive scheme!

and they’re all in. Cowls not glued yet.

i never thought i would be capable, i figured i'd just ruin the part. But having (somehow) successfully drilled out the 7.9s of the G-4 and the 20 mm and 7.9s on my E-4 in the past… i knew i had to try. i start with a needle in a pin vise to get a little divot in the center, then enlarge it...

drilled out the gun barrels…. i’ve got a headache now.

thanks y’all!

The 3 FMs all have their gear, antennas and little counter balances on. Damaged some paint gluing on the counter balances, so i'll mix up a little batch of lightened 76 and use the brush to repair that. And i painted the silver for the lights. Not my favorite task.

MLG attached in the three FM 109s.