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I've wanted to do this one for awhile now and finally got ahold of some old Superscale decals. During the '86-'87 time frame, VF-213 experimented with some water-based camouflage schemes. I've found exactly one picture of this scheme. I did as much as I could from the picture and then used artistic license for the rest of the scheme. The kit is 1/48 Monogram Tomcat with Verlinden resin seats and Steel Beach intake covers. This will probably be my last completed model for awhile, as I have to prep for the IPMS National Convention and then school starts immediately after that and I have to get my classroom ready.
That is nothing short of awesome.
BK
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WOW!!! Awesome build, stupendous camoflauge!
Toshi
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
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Thata sure is a different paint scheme for the kitty. Looks great
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
That is one awesome build! I love that paint scheme! I knew the Navy tested some Ferris schemes, but I didn't know about a tiger stripe scheme. Great job!
Bruce
On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF
1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I
Daren, that is one super Tom Cat. I have looked over those photos several times now. I have a Revell A and D variants in my stash and wish I could come close to what you have achieved here. I am particularly impressed with the consistently sharp demarcation of the camouflage.
You are prepping for the Nationals in Columbia? What are you planning to enter;I'll look for it? My club IPMS Mid-Carolina/Swamp Fox Modelers are sponsors.
On the Bench:
Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging
Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep and research
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8 Prep and research
Thanks all for the kind words. Shipwreck, I'm actually going to be vending for Steel Beach. I'll be next to Sprue Brothers. Come by and say "hey". BTW, I'm getting there around noon on Wednesday. What's the best way to get from the airport to the convention site?
Pretty nifty camo job, there, Darren!
Hey Darren, Really nice and innovative also. Good job sez Max!
Man that looks really sharp... beautiful build plus that paint scheme!
Was this the photo you found?
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stikpusher Man that looks really sharp... beautiful build plus that paint scheme! Was this the photo you found?
That's the one. There have to be more pictures out there, but I've never found them.
That is a super smexy clean Tomcat!!
- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"
Not only is that one boss scheme but, your paint work is really superb. Really eye popping.
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Darren, that is just awesome. I've been lucky enough to see a lot of your work in person, and as good as the pictures are, they are even better in person.
Very cool camo pattern and build,looks like a forerunner to the modern digital camo patterns.
Daren, you will be going from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. It has been years since I have been there; but it should be basically the same today!
When you exit the airport you should be on 802 Plat Spring Rd (if there is a turn option, turn right). You will go under I-26 and merge onto Route 1.
You will be on Route 1, Meeting Street continue over the river where it turns into Gervais Street. Pass Uger St and make the fourth right turn onto Lincoln St, the CMC will be on the right in about three blocks!
That will be about a 20 minute trip and it is basically a straight shot.
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