Completed Revell 1/72 F-22 Raptor

BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:02 AM

That free hand work looks very nice and the kit is really looking quite stunning. Your skills continue to improve with each build. Very nice work, Toshi.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 4:00 PM

BrandonK

That free hand work looks very nice and the kit is really looking quite stunning. Your skills continue to improve with each build. Very nice work, Toshi.

BK

Thanks BrandonK! I learned all of the techniques from forum members like you. Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 8:40 PM

Here is my completed F-22 Raptor. There were no fit issues nor flash. Everything went together fine, I also did not need any putty work to be done. Next to no sanding, except the front seam area needed a quick rub of a nail file and all was good. Unlike the F-104 Starfighter, the paint stuck to the aircraft without coming off with Tamiya/Frog tape.

I utilized the same process in painting the F-104 and applied it to the F-22. Why did the F-104 paint peeled with the tape is a mystery. I definately would highly recommend this kit! Yes, it was that simple without any issues to assemble and extremely fun as well!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:34 PM

Excellent work!

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:11 PM

XF-15DCC

I'm for Langley "FF" as I retired from the USAF there and was getting my hand on working the F-22 and if the tail numbers are correct, I touched that jet. But that is my $0.02, you are the modeler, your choice.

Kevin

Which Squadron were you with? My dad was a Master Seargeant in the 71st when he retired in 93 as Col. Meyer's(before Meyer became CJCOS) crew chief.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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patrick206

Member since
March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:54 PM

Hey, Toshi -

Well, let's see. No fit issues, no flash, no putty, little sanding, no paint lifting by tape. How is there any fun in a build like that? Jeepers, if I can't enjoy many hours correcting kit problems, I don't feel like I'm getting my moneys worth.

You should ask for a refund.

Really nice job, the finish looks great and the camo came out just fine. Your freehanding is impressive, I'm so shaky I feel lucky if just a little of the paint gets on the model.

Thanks for the WIP and photos.

Patrick

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:02 AM

To mississippivol,

Thank you very much for always following my builds. I know they are not as good in quality like most of the builds in other threads. I'm most honored!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:16 AM

Mikeym_us

XF-15DCC

I'm for Langley "FF" as I retired from the USAF there and was getting my hand on working the F-22 and if the tail numbers are correct, I touched that jet. But that is my $0.02, you are the modeler, your choice.

Kevin

Which Squadron were you with? My dad was a Master Seargeant in the 71st when he retired in 93 as Col. Meyer's(before Meyer became CJCOS) crew chief.

To Mikeym_US and XF-15DCC,

Thank you both for protecting and serving this country! I want to thank you both for following, reading, and replying on my threads. XF-15DCC, as promised the tail number of this F-22 Raptor is the same one that you worked on. I'm honored to build this kit for your time in service.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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lawdog114

Member since
February 2012
From: Olmsted Township, Ohio

Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:24 AM

Beautiful work Toshi.

"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:32 AM

patrick206

Hey, Toshi -

Well, let's see. No fit issues, no flash, no putty, little sanding, no paint lifting by tape. How is there any fun in a build like that? Jeepers, if I can't enjoy many hours correcting kit problems, I don't feel like I'm getting my moneys worth.

You should ask for a refund.

Really nice job, the finish looks great and the camo came out just fine. Your freehanding is impressive, I'm so shaky I feel lucky if just a little of the paint gets on the model.

Thanks for the WIP and photos.

Patrick

LOL! No this was not a real Revell/Monogram kit! LOL! It was an imposter! LOL! This actually built up like a Hasegawa/Tamiya kit. Not really but it was real close!

The free hand was planB, planA was to use blue tac but I screwed that up! LOL! Once I determined that free hand AB would be the program that day, my hands were not shaking. I waited for two days for my hands to stop shaking. It's one of the medications that does this to me.

I normally just take half until I can calm down. Sometimes, I feel like I need two shots of Jack Daniels (Single Barrel or Gentle Men's Jack) to chill out, but Mrs. Toshi refuses to let me drink and take medications at the same time. Yes, I have a very good wife that's got my back! Thanks for everything, I hope my build did you the honor XF-15DCC!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:37 AM

lawdog114
Beautiful work Toshi.

Thank you sir! Your last couple of builds were very inspiring to me. It drove me to take this build to the next level! Thank you lawdog114.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:49 AM

She's another winner there Toshi. I love how well the camo came out, frankly I don't think it could have been better if you'd masked it. Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:57 AM

Excellent looking. Nice job, Toshi.

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:57 AM

Well I'm impressed! Very well done, Toshi! :D:D:D:D

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Hodakamax

Member since
April 2016
From: Parsons Kansas

Posted by Hodakamax on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:05 AM

Lookin' good! Love the paint.

Max

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crown r n7

Member since
August 2015
From: the redlands Fl

Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:16 AM

Well done Cool

Nick.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:11 PM

Mikeym_us

XF-15DCC

I'm for Langley "FF" as I retired from the USAF there and was getting my hand on working the F-22 and if the tail numbers are correct, I touched that jet. But that is my $0.02, you are the modeler, your choice.

Kevin

Which Squadron were you with? My dad was a Master Seargeant in the 71st when he retired in 93 as Col. Meyer's(before Meyer became CJCOS) crew chief.

To Mikeym_us,

Here's the information you requested. Sorry for the late response.

F-22A-20

03047

Pilot Lt. Wade Tolliver, Commander

1st. FW

Langley AFB Virginia

27th Squadron 2006

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:21 PM

Gamera

She's another winner there Toshi. I love how well the camo came out, frankly I don't think it could have been better if you'd masked it.

Thanks Gamera! At first I thought I screwed up the camoflauge as it just didn't look right. After the gloss, decals, and the flat coat, it came together. I still want to try the blue tac as I've never built or painted a model like that. That should be interesting!

Have you used blue tac and if so, what kind of special technique is involved? Thank you in advance!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:22 PM

Bakster

Excellent looking. Nice job, Toshi.

Thanks Bakster. It really helped that the kit was designed so well. Thanks for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:27 PM

M. Brindos

Well I'm impressed! Very well done, Toshi! :D:D:D:D

Thank you M. Brindos. On another subject, Mrs. Toshi and I went to Hobby Lobby to look into the 262/Stuka kit you recommended. What caught Mrs. Toshi's eye was a Academy 1/72 P-51 Mustang. It's depicted in OD w/Invasion stripes. It was on sale for or at around $6.00. So she picked that kit instead. Thanks for the heads up on the 262/Stuka kit. I still want to get it!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:28 PM

Hodakamax

Lookin' good! Love the paint.

Max

Thank you sir!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:29 PM

crown r n7

Well done

Thank you crown r n7!

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:33 PM

Toshi, I've used Blu-tac a little but not much. I tend to use Silly Putty for more or less the same thing. It seems less sticky and it's much cheaper if you're going to use a large amount of it. So far I've only used it on tanks but it should work the same on aircraft.

Yes, it's the same stuff that comes in an egg that's sold to kids: On the right in the photo:

I just pull off pieces and attach it to the model where I want it masked. It's low tack and seems to leave no residue behind.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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XF-15DCC

Member since
June 2016
From: Bristol CT

Posted by XF-15DCC on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:38 PM

Mikeym_us

Which Squadron were you with? My dad was a Master Seargeant in the 71st when he retired in 93 as Col. Meyer's(before Meyer became CJCOS) crew chief.

I made it to Langley in 99. I started with 1st OSS and then went to the 1st AMXS

We live in fame or go down in flame.

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XF-15DCC

Member since
June 2016
From: Bristol CT

Posted by XF-15DCC on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:40 PM

Very nice Toshi! What is that in the bomb bay two 2000lbs-ers? I will have to put this kit on my to build list!

Kevin

We live in fame or go down in flame.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:41 PM

Gamera

Toshi, I've used Blu-tac a little but not much. I tend to use Silly Putty for more or less the same thing. It seems less sticky and it's much cheaper if you're going to use a large amount of it. So far I've only used it on tanks but it should work the same on aircraft.

Yes, it's the same stuff that comes in an egg that's sold to kids: On the right in the photo:

I just pull off pieces and attach it to the model where I want it masked. It's low tack and seems to leave no residue behind.

Thank you Gamera, the photos are great for me to replicate this technique. I'll try silly putty as well!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi