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Straycat  apologies for not thanking you for your suggestion. I somehow missed your post.

Lenses can also be made from clear sprue (melt into a mushroom shape with a bic) or googly eyes if you can find some.

I've used both, but melting a little sprue is usually the easiest. Just set in place with some clear gloss.

M. Brindos

Lenses can also be made from clear sprue (melt into a mushroom shape with a bic) or googly eyes if you can find some.

I've used both, but melting a little sprue is usually the easiest. Just set in place with some clear gloss.

 

Thanks MB that sounds very interesting.

Roy Scheider says "You're gonna need a bigger shelf..."

Some progress on the huge cat. Got the added stiffeners and extra details on

M

The canvas dash covers were made from tissue paper and Elmer’s glue then painted

Next stop, paint

You are moving right along, PJ.  Probably won't be able to tell it from the Tamiya kit when you are done.

Thanks John. I would love to build the Tamiya cat but the price tag is a tad high for my wallet.

That is one big bird, but its coming along nicely.

Thanks gents. Sprayed most of the top and used about 1/4 bottle of the Mission Model paint. It covers well and love how it self levels. Still working on the paint.

That plane gets heavier by the minute. I wonder what it's going to weigh when it's done? But looking real good.

I remember building this kit in the early 80's for a captain friend of mine while stationed in what was then West Germany. I do not know how or if he ever got it home in one piece, but it was a large build.

You are doing great things with the Revell kit. 

Ben

Thanks guys. Did some work on the seats. Trying to stay OOB much as possible so no extra detailing on the seats since the molded ones are ok. Did some dry rushing to pop things and sliced some thin masking tape pieces to mask the face curtain handles and sprayed yellow paint. The larger scale makes this detail easier to do.

They look very good in the pit

I can’t get over how well the molded instruments were done by Revell yet having a very low price tag compared to the Tamiya one.

The entire airframe is finally painted in gloss gull gray. The Mission Model paint went on kind of orange peeled but self levels to a smooth even finish. Was very pleased how it performed and can be polished with an old soft cotton t shirt for even smoother finish.

Got a couple of the decals on tonight

The missiles were hand striped and stencils applied

Gears got an oil wash to pop details. The landing light was drilled out. Silver foil was used for the reflector and a metal pin head 

for the bulb then epoxy was poured for the lens. 

WOW!  PJ, that build is beautiful!  The cockpit is amazing!  Great work as always!

Great progress, fine detail work!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Thanks Bobby and Toshi!

more progress, decals are going on

The tail colors were painted. Next will be the sunburst art work on the fins.

Hi;

      I had the same thought as I built both that and the F-15 " Strike Eagle" for the Wal -Mart Store I used to work in.  On display from the ceiling, Noses pointed toward the models of course! I thought Revell had finally gotten with the program!

The Tomcat is completed and now comes parting from it since I have to pack it and ship it to its new owner. This is a very detail simplified kit but still looks fantastic. The best detail I find in the cockpit and well detailed instrument panels and consoles. Some pe mirrors were added along with scrap pe pieces for the canopy locking lugs. The weapons are not mounted and will be securely packed and attached by the owner. 

Looks great, PJ. The new owner will be proud to show it off.

BK

Thanks BK!

Hey PJ,

I followed your progess in the 50 Shades GB. Your Tomcat looks great. Nice work!

-O

Beautiful big cat

Thanks guys.

Thanks TJ