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11-14-2008, 05:04 AM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I completed this a few days ago!
What an awesome "generic" toy, this F-22 Raptor! The aircraft was originally molded in black--a poor choice, really, as there was a lot of detail put into it obscured by the black plastic. Extensive panel lines, opening landing gear bays, and you can even see the engine turbines through the vector thrust panels in the rear. I decided to turn it into an updated SkyStriker! Whether this is simply Ace's latest bird (after the original F-14), or part of a revisionist take on GI Joe for the modern era, I gave this F-22 the signature Joe paint scheme. The body is Tamiya Matt White, the tail fins painted black to match early photos of the original SkyStriker prototype in 1983. I then filled in the panel lines with a sharpie and Gundam marker, and added aftermarket decals to complete the look. I kept the pylons underneath the wings and painted the missiles camouflage grey. The designation of this aircraft is XF-22, inspired by the experimental or modified versions of real world vehicles used by GI Joe in the early days of the RAH toys. And yes, 25th Ace fits in there perfectly! -denversaur Last edited by denversaur; 07-06-2010 at 08:16 PM.. |
11-14-2008, 05:08 AM | #2 |
Flint's Boss.
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Location: Iowa
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Wow, great custom. Yet another custom idea that will be stolen and worked into my collection.
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11-14-2008, 05:13 AM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
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Thanks, man. It was really fun to make.
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11-14-2008, 08:13 AM | #4 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Jersey
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Great work, I didnt think the white would work, but since you pencilled in the panel lines, it looks fantastic. One question, where did you get the stickers? Ive been hoping that COBRA STICKERS would come out with a skystriker sheet but have yet to see anything.
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11-14-2008, 08:21 AM | #5 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond Va
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Nice detail......great job.
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11-14-2008, 08:50 AM | #6 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Texas
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How did you do the panel lines?? Can we get some pics of the underside also?? Excellent work!! Bravo ole chap!!
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11-14-2008, 09:25 AM | #7 |
Burn The Earth
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Topeka Kansas Blah!!
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Wow!!!! Great custom and what i was going to do now you have cemented my idea......to the paints i will go!!!
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11-14-2008, 10:06 AM | #8 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Nice work.
The panel lines look really good hit with a sharpie, it adds a lot of detail. |
11-14-2008, 10:56 AM | #9 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: san antonio
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i need one of those jets
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11-14-2008, 11:27 AM | #10 |
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Great job, I think I may have to try my hand at this one.
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