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wolfik · January 15, 2008, 05:56:35 AM

wow...a real eye catcher!!!
awesome build...

noxioux · February 13, 2008, 05:40:34 PM

I had some cockpit canopy issues, but I think that's dealt with, thanks to the creative use of a candle and some clear bubble packaging. Actually, the re-engineered canopy will look 100 times better than what I had planned originally. Here's some pics.

I am trying to envision some kind of experimental Naval SEA scheme, but I'm not sure yet exactly how that will pan out. Paintjob suggestions would be welcome!

deathjester · February 14, 2008, 02:03:12 AM

Either 1970's us navy colours, bare metal, or VERY dark blue would look great.
Famtastic build though - feeling quite underskilled now. Must try harder

John Howling Mouse · February 14, 2008, 10:42:29 AM

That's really impressive, especially when one flips back and forth between putty pics and the finish you managed to achieve.

Although, I don't know how you could do anything other than "Stealth-Black" now that you've seen how cool that looked!

noxioux · February 15, 2008, 08:27:57 PM

Thanks for the great comments, guys. There's never a shortage of positive reinforcement with this group.

Paint is on, and 1 coat of Future. Decals will be very simple, because all my USN stuff is way too new, and just wouldn't look right.

I'm calling this my "orca" scheme.

Eddie M. · February 16, 2008, 07:12:46 AM

Outstanding work! I really like the look of the whole package.

Eddie

John Howling Mouse · February 16, 2008, 07:16:16 AM

Yes, very cool.

Um, is that some sort of super tarantula down by the bottom of the door in the second picture?

Eddie M. · February 16, 2008, 07:20:11 AM

Quote from: John Howling Mouse on February 16, 2008, 07:16:16 AM
Yes, very cool.

Um, is that some sort of super tarantula down by the bottom of the door in the second picture?

I was going to say it looks like a Texas grasshopper.

Eddie

John Howling Mouse · February 16, 2008, 07:31:22 AM

Serendipty? Times like this, I wish us modelers could put our respective models on a shelf side-by-side and photograph them:

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,11924.60.html

What else would look good in an "Orca" scheme?

noxioux · February 16, 2008, 07:36:45 AM

That harrier is spectacular (and in proper USMC markings, as well!).

I think some latecomer/postwar naval birds would be great in this scheme. Bearcats and Tigercats, and some early jets, etc. . .

Rafael · February 16, 2008, 10:02:53 AM

Your Orca^tm Scheme is superb!!
The colours really do accentuate the model's outline. Great one!!!

Rafa

noxioux · February 20, 2008, 09:37:03 PM

All done except for the base.

Brian da Basher · February 21, 2008, 02:27:50 PM

Love the markings and the wicked load-out! Way to go noxioux!

Brian da Basher

John Howling Mouse · February 21, 2008, 07:32:52 PM

Extremely cool! What a stand-out.