Adelaide Model Expo (2009)

[Heinz]

Great stuff Wayne, love that subtle clear tube bringing the nose up!

Cheers.

 

[kgambit]

Love the tomcat!

 

[Lucky13]

Sweet!

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice! Not to take anything away from the model but the carrier base is pretty impressive too.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice one!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Excellent!

 

[Matt308]

Looks good.

Is it just me or does Future lose it's scale on larger models.

Very well done. Wish I were so skilled.

 

[Wayne Little]

some more....

 

[Heinz]

Awesome stuff Wayne!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Hope my F-14 ends up looking as good as that………….when I get round to building it. Great build

 

[Airframes]

It's a beaut model, but personally, I think the pose distracts from it slightly. Maybe it's the short length of the deck section or something, but it doesn't portray the movement. Had it been shown poised for launch on the shuttle, or just on deck, I think it would have been better. But, I stress, an excellent model.

 

[Matt308]

Good observations, Airframes. I agree with you. Panel lines are a little heavy too. {enough from the peanut gallery... beyond my skill level}

 

[Gnomey]

In a way I agree too Terry but still it is an excellent model.

 

[Wayne Little]

more,

 

[Crimea_River]

Ah! She's landing. I didn't see the brake and hook before. Missed the wire or yet to get there?

 

[Airframes]

I was wondering that with the first shots. Maybe if the wire was included, with the hook having just started to pull, it would be more effective. But, still an excellent model, although I agree with Matt, the panel lines are just a trifle heavy maybe?
Still, it's not an easy thing to do, to try to replicate the look of a carrier-borne aircraft, which often display the signs of life at sea. I bet it looks great in the 'flesh' though!!

 

[Gnomey]

I agree Terry. It is still excellent though.

 

[Heinz]

Looks pretty awesome to me!

 

[Wayne Little]

and the other entry....second of course! Aussie Mirage.

 

[Heinz]

Great Mirage!

Any thoughts on the special markings?