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Retired Naval Officer & Hawkeye NFO; Navy, naval aviation, nuclear, IAMD, & history. Avid scale modeler
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Calling this complete - Trumpeter 1/32 VF-84 “The Final Countdown” F-14A 1/2
February 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Calling this complete - Trumpeter 1/32 VF-84 “The Final Countdown” F-14A 1/2
WIP on the Workbench
Welp - thar she be sitting pretty and waiting to be armed up (Weaps dept dragging their feet getting the missiles prep’d and to the squadron for uploading). Glamour shots to follow…
(Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 F-14A)
Welp - thar she be sitting pretty and waiting to be armed up (Weaps dept dragging their feet getting the missiles prep’d and to the squadron for uploading). Glamour shots to follow…
(Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 F-14A)
January 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
WIP on the Workbench
Welp - thar she be sitting pretty and waiting to be armed up (Weaps dept dragging their feet getting the missiles prep’d and to the squadron for uploading). Glamour shots to follow…
(Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 F-14A)
Welp - thar she be sitting pretty and waiting to be armed up (Weaps dept dragging their feet getting the missiles prep’d and to the squadron for uploading). Glamour shots to follow…
(Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 F-14A)
Happy New Year y’all
January 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Happy New Year y’all
WIP on the Workbench
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: hand-to-hand combat with decals underway. VF-114 markings done (next time I’m painting the damn walkways and unit stripe)
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: hand-to-hand combat with decals underway. VF-114 markings done (next time I’m painting the damn walkways and unit stripe)
November 28, 2024 at 5:02 AM
WIP on the Workbench
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: hand-to-hand combat with decals underway. VF-114 markings done (next time I’m painting the damn walkways and unit stripe)
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: hand-to-hand combat with decals underway. VF-114 markings done (next time I’m painting the damn walkways and unit stripe)
WIP On The Workbench:
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: color coats after panel shade. Tried something new using a sponge to apply white and ochre (undersides of engines) instead of a/b it. Again, AK Real Colors in use and really liking them
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: color coats after panel shade. Tried something new using a sponge to apply white and ochre (undersides of engines) instead of a/b it. Again, AK Real Colors in use and really liking them
November 26, 2024 at 8:43 PM
WIP On The Workbench:
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: color coats after panel shade. Tried something new using a sponge to apply white and ochre (undersides of engines) instead of a/b it. Again, AK Real Colors in use and really liking them
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: color coats after panel shade. Tried something new using a sponge to apply white and ochre (undersides of engines) instead of a/b it. Again, AK Real Colors in use and really liking them
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Missing from the Musk drone warfare takes on here
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Missing from the Musk drone warfare takes on here
WIP on the Workbench
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: seam work, surface preps for metallics
> Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 (‘78) F-14A: major subassemblies complete, starting seam work (yes, even vaunted Tamiya has one or two ‘oops’)
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: seam work, surface preps for metallics
> Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 (‘78) F-14A: major subassemblies complete, starting seam work (yes, even vaunted Tamiya has one or two ‘oops’)
November 18, 2024 at 1:57 PM
WIP on the Workbench
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: seam work, surface preps for metallics
> Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 (‘78) F-14A: major subassemblies complete, starting seam work (yes, even vaunted Tamiya has one or two ‘oops’)
> Monogram 1/48 VF-114 F-4J: seam work, surface preps for metallics
> Tamiya 1/48 VF-41 (‘78) F-14A: major subassemblies complete, starting seam work (yes, even vaunted Tamiya has one or two ‘oops’)
Calling this complete Monogram 1/48 F-8E (first issue) VF-211 (1967)
November 8, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Calling this complete Monogram 1/48 F-8E (first issue) VF-211 (1967)
WIP on the Workbench: Navy Vn Aces
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: starting down the long, winding decal path. All the easy ones on, now to address the bazillion stencils…
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: starting down the long, winding decal path. All the easy ones on, now to address the bazillion stencils…
October 23, 2024 at 3:13 AM
WIP on the Workbench: Navy Vn Aces
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: starting down the long, winding decal path. All the easy ones on, now to address the bazillion stencils…
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: starting down the long, winding decal path. All the easy ones on, now to address the bazillion stencils…
WIP on the Workbench: Fly Navy
> 1/72 Sword VC-11 AD-4W: Finishing up decals, then a final clearcoat.
> 1/48 Monogram VF-211 F-8E: Small detail paint/cleanup/wash then decals. First time using AK Real Colors paint - very impressed with coverage and finish.
> 1/72 Sword VC-11 AD-4W: Finishing up decals, then a final clearcoat.
> 1/48 Monogram VF-211 F-8E: Small detail paint/cleanup/wash then decals. First time using AK Real Colors paint - very impressed with coverage and finish.
October 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
WIP on the Workbench: Fly Navy
> 1/72 Sword VC-11 AD-4W: Finishing up decals, then a final clearcoat.
> 1/48 Monogram VF-211 F-8E: Small detail paint/cleanup/wash then decals. First time using AK Real Colors paint - very impressed with coverage and finish.
> 1/72 Sword VC-11 AD-4W: Finishing up decals, then a final clearcoat.
> 1/48 Monogram VF-211 F-8E: Small detail paint/cleanup/wash then decals. First time using AK Real Colors paint - very impressed with coverage and finish.
WIP: What’s on the Workbench
> Primer and paint week
> Finishing up paint on Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W. Next - gloss coat and decals
> Monogram 1/r8 VF-w11 F-8E: Primer completed and paint started. Testing AK’s Real Colors acrylic lacquer paint on the F-8E.
> Primer and paint week
> Finishing up paint on Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W. Next - gloss coat and decals
> Monogram 1/r8 VF-w11 F-8E: Primer completed and paint started. Testing AK’s Real Colors acrylic lacquer paint on the F-8E.
October 15, 2024 at 4:14 AM
WIP: What’s on the Workbench
> Primer and paint week
> Finishing up paint on Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W. Next - gloss coat and decals
> Monogram 1/r8 VF-w11 F-8E: Primer completed and paint started. Testing AK’s Real Colors acrylic lacquer paint on the F-8E.
> Primer and paint week
> Finishing up paint on Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W. Next - gloss coat and decals
> Monogram 1/r8 VF-w11 F-8E: Primer completed and paint started. Testing AK’s Real Colors acrylic lacquer paint on the F-8E.
Comet ATLAS from Williamsburg, VA tonight 1930EDT. iPhone13 in Night Mode w/3sec exposure. Very hard to see w/naked eye.
October 14, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Comet ATLAS from Williamsburg, VA tonight 1930EDT. iPhone13 in Night Mode w/3sec exposure. Very hard to see w/naked eye.
WIP on the Workbench: Fly Navy
> Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W: first coat of paint
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: Brassin resin inlets adapted and mounted (orig for Hasegawa kit), seam work continues Hopeful for first run of primer later this weekend.
> Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W: first coat of paint
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: Brassin resin inlets adapted and mounted (orig for Hasegawa kit), seam work continues Hopeful for first run of primer later this weekend.
October 11, 2024 at 11:24 PM
WIP on the Workbench: Fly Navy
> Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W: first coat of paint
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: Brassin resin inlets adapted and mounted (orig for Hasegawa kit), seam work continues Hopeful for first run of primer later this weekend.
> Sword 1/72 VC-11 AD-3W: first coat of paint
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: Brassin resin inlets adapted and mounted (orig for Hasegawa kit), seam work continues Hopeful for first run of primer later this weekend.
Aurora Borealis from Williamsburg, VA tonight
October 11, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Aurora Borealis from Williamsburg, VA tonight
WIP on the Workbench:
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: A/B can modified to fit Monogram kit (orig for Hasegawa). Seat completed and weathered, fuselage and wing built - thank goodness for painter’s tape, clamps and lots of patience owing to warpage.
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: A/B can modified to fit Monogram kit (orig for Hasegawa). Seat completed and weathered, fuselage and wing built - thank goodness for painter’s tape, clamps and lots of patience owing to warpage.
October 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM
WIP on the Workbench:
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: A/B can modified to fit Monogram kit (orig for Hasegawa). Seat completed and weathered, fuselage and wing built - thank goodness for painter’s tape, clamps and lots of patience owing to warpage.
> Monogram 1/48 VF-211 F-8E: A/B can modified to fit Monogram kit (orig for Hasegawa). Seat completed and weathered, fuselage and wing built - thank goodness for painter’s tape, clamps and lots of patience owing to warpage.
With the exception of the final display base, calling this complete. 1/72 Sword TBM-3W in VX-1 colors (ca 1947). First of the display models for the Navy AEW history display onbd USS MIDWAY.
February 23, 2024 at 8:41 PM
With the exception of the final display base, calling this complete. 1/72 Sword TBM-3W in VX-1 colors (ca 1947). First of the display models for the Navy AEW history display onbd USS MIDWAY.
WIP on the Workbench:
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB1W: decals, clear coat complete & unmasked; antennas & rigging next
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: decals complete, awaiting final clear coat, unmasking & ant w/rigging.
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: comp. except for unmasking & bldg display base.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB1W: decals, clear coat complete & unmasked; antennas & rigging next
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: decals complete, awaiting final clear coat, unmasking & ant w/rigging.
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: comp. except for unmasking & bldg display base.
February 20, 2024 at 2:54 AM
WIP on the Workbench:
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB1W: decals, clear coat complete & unmasked; antennas & rigging next
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: decals complete, awaiting final clear coat, unmasking & ant w/rigging.
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: comp. except for unmasking & bldg display base.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB1W: decals, clear coat complete & unmasked; antennas & rigging next
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: decals complete, awaiting final clear coat, unmasking & ant w/rigging.
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: comp. except for unmasking & bldg display base.
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 Luyang III DDG: Hull primed ready for anti-foul red, weather decks painted, main deckhouse painted; dry fitting major components.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB-1W, ICM AD-5W & Sword TBM-3W: decals complete, first laydown of light gloss clear
> Bronco 1/350 Luyang III DDG: Hull primed ready for anti-foul red, weather decks painted, main deckhouse painted; dry fitting major components.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB-1W, ICM AD-5W & Sword TBM-3W: decals complete, first laydown of light gloss clear
February 17, 2024 at 4:32 AM
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 Luyang III DDG: Hull primed ready for anti-foul red, weather decks painted, main deckhouse painted; dry fitting major components.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB-1W, ICM AD-5W & Sword TBM-3W: decals complete, first laydown of light gloss clear
> Bronco 1/350 Luyang III DDG: Hull primed ready for anti-foul red, weather decks painted, main deckhouse painted; dry fitting major components.
> 1/72 Academy B-17G conv to PB-1W, ICM AD-5W & Sword TBM-3W: decals complete, first laydown of light gloss clear
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 PLA Navy Luyang III DDG: hull & pedestal mounts complete
> 1/72 Academy PB-1W conv: sfc prep for decals; deicer boots & props in work
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: decals applied; VX-1 (May 46)
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: sfc prep for decals; detail work
> Bronco 1/350 PLA Navy Luyang III DDG: hull & pedestal mounts complete
> 1/72 Academy PB-1W conv: sfc prep for decals; deicer boots & props in work
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: decals applied; VX-1 (May 46)
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: sfc prep for decals; detail work
February 5, 2024 at 1:46 AM
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 PLA Navy Luyang III DDG: hull & pedestal mounts complete
> 1/72 Academy PB-1W conv: sfc prep for decals; deicer boots & props in work
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: decals applied; VX-1 (May 46)
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: sfc prep for decals; detail work
> Bronco 1/350 PLA Navy Luyang III DDG: hull & pedestal mounts complete
> 1/72 Academy PB-1W conv: sfc prep for decals; deicer boots & props in work
> 1/72 Sword TBM-3W: decals applied; VX-1 (May 46)
> 1/72 ICM AD-5W: sfc prep for decals; detail work
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 PLAN Type 052D DDG: basic hull work for pedestal supports
>Academy 1/72 PB-1W conv: Clearcoated, anti-glare panels & de-icing boots next
> Sword TBM-3W: clearcoated, decals next
> ICM AD-5W: base color coat applied; clear coat next
> Bronco 1/350 PLAN Type 052D DDG: basic hull work for pedestal supports
>Academy 1/72 PB-1W conv: Clearcoated, anti-glare panels & de-icing boots next
> Sword TBM-3W: clearcoated, decals next
> ICM AD-5W: base color coat applied; clear coat next
January 30, 2024 at 2:38 AM
WIP on the Workbench:
> Bronco 1/350 PLAN Type 052D DDG: basic hull work for pedestal supports
>Academy 1/72 PB-1W conv: Clearcoated, anti-glare panels & de-icing boots next
> Sword TBM-3W: clearcoated, decals next
> ICM AD-5W: base color coat applied; clear coat next
> Bronco 1/350 PLAN Type 052D DDG: basic hull work for pedestal supports
>Academy 1/72 PB-1W conv: Clearcoated, anti-glare panels & de-icing boots next
> Sword TBM-3W: clearcoated, decals next
> ICM AD-5W: base color coat applied; clear coat next
Calling this one complete - Anigrand’s “bonus kit” 1/144 Grumman XTB2F-1 resin kit built completely OOB.
January 24, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Calling this one complete - Anigrand’s “bonus kit” 1/144 Grumman XTB2F-1 resin kit built completely OOB.
How it started - how it’s going. Anigrand bonus ‘kit’ 1/144 Grumman XTB2F-1 (proposed replacement for TBF/TBM Avenger; never made it out of plywood mock-up) ready for clearcoat and decals after a couple of touch ups …
January 21, 2024 at 8:26 PM
How it started - how it’s going. Anigrand bonus ‘kit’ 1/144 Grumman XTB2F-1 (proposed replacement for TBF/TBM Avenger; never made it out of plywood mock-up) ready for clearcoat and decals after a couple of touch ups …
WIP on the workbench: TBM-3W and PB-1W clear-coated, prep for decals (painted radome for APS-20 on TBM-3W). AD-5W had minor work around windscreen and aft fuselage, re-primered. XTB2F-1 curing after color coat before detail painting.
January 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
WIP on the workbench: TBM-3W and PB-1W clear-coated, prep for decals (painted radome for APS-20 on TBM-3W). AD-5W had minor work around windscreen and aft fuselage, re-primered. XTB2F-1 curing after color coat before detail painting.
TBM-3W and PB-1W main color coats completed. Mission Model paint used - pleased w/how it sprayed & finished w/a hard, level surface. Going to let cure for a couple of days while working on AD-5W & steel myself to begin work on the egregious turd that is the Mach2 E-1B kit.
January 14, 2024 at 3:33 PM
TBM-3W and PB-1W main color coats completed. Mission Model paint used - pleased w/how it sprayed & finished w/a hard, level surface. Going to let cure for a couple of days while working on AD-5W & steel myself to begin work on the egregious turd that is the Mach2 E-1B kit.
Moving to/from the paint booth for the PB-1W and TBM-3W; primer preps for AD-5W and had to make a canopy from epoxy putty for the missing one on the XTB2M-1…
January 13, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Moving to/from the paint booth for the PB-1W and TBM-3W; primer preps for AD-5W and had to make a canopy from epoxy putty for the missing one on the XTB2M-1…