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06-28-2010, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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Okay, so this was my very first attempt at a custom and refurbish job. I originally wanted to go with an "old school vs. new school" theme but I'm still working on the Skystriker III - F-22N. This project was extremely special for me since it is not only my first. But the Skystriker itself was a special toy for me as a kid. It only made sense that I gave the Skystriker XP-14F an updated look.
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06-28-2010, 02:30 PM | #2 |
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Basically, it's a simple repaint. I used J.Ruben's repro stickers along with some of by own customs. Big difference was the red-white-blue on the vertical ailerons. It's a tribute the Tomcat squadron VF-2 that would deploy on the USS Constellation (CV-64) back when I was just a young swabbie.
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06-28-2010, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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Two words - LOVE IT!!!
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06-28-2010, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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I used standard craft acrylics for the coloring with a matte clear coat to seal. Ace: Chest, waist, legs - VvsV Head - 25th Capt. Ace Arms, hands - 25th Spc. Altitude Diamond: Head - 25th Baroness (modified hair) Arms - 25th Pilot Scarlett (modified) Body, waist, legs - 25th Pilot Scarlett
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06-28-2010, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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Need I repeat myself??? ;-)))
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06-28-2010, 02:47 PM | #6 |
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Incredible! Skystriker is pristine!
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06-28-2010, 02:47 PM | #7 |
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Thanks!!!...
I had picked up a handful of pilot Scarletts for cheap and the first idea that came to mind is using the body as the RIO for the Skystriker. Then it came to my attention that the only ATO (Air Traffic Officer) that the Joes had was Bombstrike. Having Diamond double up as the RIO for the Skystriker played well since most Radar Intercept Officers are tacticians. The idea to make Diamond as Ace's wife was a secondary thought. I ordered duplicate stickers (for the next Skystriker Project to come), so I was originally going to use the extra J.Ruben name stickers. Hence, LT J. Armbruster.
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06-28-2010, 02:56 PM | #8 |
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What an amazing job! These look great!
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06-28-2010, 03:51 PM | #9 |
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It all works really well the way it ties in.I love the Skystriker(in all its various customised states) and I love custom pilots.Diamond is pure win my friend!!!
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06-28-2010, 04:28 PM | #10 |
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