1/48 F-22A Raptor
Start working on the cockpit.
Comparing Legend's resin with the kit's, better detail for the bang seat and cockpit rear.
Comparing Legend's resin with the kit's, better detail for the bang seat and cockpit rear.
Cockpit painted and gloss coated in preparation for the decal.
And some minor surgeries to remove the kit's front cockpit coaming.
Cockpit installed
Opted for a powered up display to add more color and interest. Otherwise this all black modern glass cockpit will look too bland.
Started on the main weapons bay..
.. and the side bays. The pinkish parts are Hasegawa's F-22 Idolmaster parts "redirected" to this build 🙂
Not quite like the real thing but you got the idea..
Side weapons bays, painted, decaled and weathered.
Weapons bays and main wheel wells glued to the lower fuselage.
Exhaust painted XF-2 white and weathered with Alclad Jet Exhaust.
Intakes assembled, painted white and masked for the grey area.
Fuselage halves glued. There are some gaps on the trailing edge of the wings and around the front area of the fuselage and nose that need to be smoothed out.
As expected, one trouble area of this kit. I'm going to need a filler on the joint between the intakes and the fuselage.
Intake gaps filled with milliput and Tamiya white putty and then smoothed out to blend in with the fuselage.
Comparison of the nose with Hasegawa Raptor (the pink one of course...). Academy's nose is too short and blunt compared with Hasegawa. I read that Academy has now fixed this issue but can't really confirm. My kit is one of the earlier batch when they first released this kit.
Note also the fuselage's surface. Hasegawa's surface texture is too pronounced with panels that probably 1 inch deep in real scale. Academy is better in this regard, albeit with less details and some inconsistent panel lines.
Note also the fuselage's surface. Hasegawa's surface texture is too pronounced with panels that probably 1 inch deep in real scale. Academy is better in this regard, albeit with less details and some inconsistent panel lines.
Comparison with the real one. Academy's nose is too short and blunt compared with the real thing. Hasegawa shape is better overall, although again, the raised surface is too prominent with some details that actually non-existent in the real Raptor, such as the diamond shape on the front top-left panel (or maybe it's there, but Hase magnified this 10 times on their kit..).
But looks like both kits are missing the panel where the pitot attached to in the real jet. Hase's cockpit coaming also got a different fairing shape.
But looks like both kits are missing the panel where the pitot attached to in the real jet. Hase's cockpit coaming also got a different fairing shape.
Another issue of the Academy kit is the short tail fin. Here it is compared with Hasegawa's, which is probably about 20cm taller in real scale. the detail is also better in Hasegawa. The trailing edge of the Academy's fin is also too thick and overscale.
However, when the tail fin is attached to the fuselage, the difference is not that obvious. I didn't bother doing an exact measurement, but looks like the tail area of Academy's fuselage is thicker than Hasegawa. So perhaps Academy compensate this thicker tail area by shortening the tail fin to ends up with the correct height.
Painted the trailing edges with a mix of 60% Gunze C314 (FS35622) and 40% C317 (FS36231). The missing panel line is circled red. There are some other inconsistent panel lines of this kit that need to be re-scribed.
Alclad gloss black primer
There are several ways to paint a Raptor, but for my Raptor sheen I use a 50:50 mix of SMS US Medium Grey (FS36375) and Mr Color SM204 Super Stainless 2.
And Mr Color 305 (FS36118), 307 (FS36320) and SM203 (Super Iron 2) with 50:25:25 ratio for the dark grey.
Being a Cartograf decal, this is a bit disappointing.. I used Mr. Mark Softer for the right one which probably a bit too strong for the decal. The left one is just with Mr. Mark Setter, but the silvering is worse. Next time I will cut and trim the letters, regardless of Cartograf or not..
The moment when your model can stand on it's own feet ❤️️
It's quite a sizeable model. Almost 40cm in length in quarter scale.
When the missile has more decals than the fighter
Kommentarer
46 9 January 2021, 11:56
Ali Yulianto
Thanks Slavo for checking in. Looking forward for your comments and input on the build
Thanks Sergej, hopefully no slip ups when it's finally installed 🙂
Thanks Slavo for checking in. Looking forward for your comments and input on the build
Thanks Sergej, hopefully no slip ups when it's finally installed 🙂
13 January 2021, 23:08
Slavo Hazucha
Oh, rest assured I am following with interest - I got the Hasegawa 48-scale Raptor in reserve, originally wanted to build it together with the ´23, but I´ll keep it for later.
Decided on presentation yet - on the ground/in flight?
Oh, rest assured I am following with interest - I got the Hasegawa 48-scale Raptor in reserve, originally wanted to build it together with the ´23, but I´ll keep it for later.
Decided on presentation yet - on the ground/in flight?
14 January 2021, 22:17
Michael Phillips
Count me in too! I built the Hasegawa Raptor last year, so if you want any ideas for how to tackle Raptor specific features I will be glad to share!
Looking good so far!
Count me in too! I built the Hasegawa Raptor last year, so if you want any ideas for how to tackle Raptor specific features I will be glad to share!
Looking good so far!
15 January 2021, 00:28
Ali Yulianto
Thanks Daniel and welcome Michael! Much appreciated, I'll have a look at your Raptor and see if I can 'steal' something from your fantastic built😉
Hi Slavo, this will be on the ground with all weapon bays open. I have the Hase Raptor as well, but it's the Idolmaster version. I use this one as a test build for the Hase one.
Thanks Daniel and welcome Michael! Much appreciated, I'll have a look at your Raptor and see if I can 'steal' something from your fantastic built😉
Hi Slavo, this will be on the ground with all weapon bays open. I have the Hase Raptor as well, but it's the Idolmaster version. I use this one as a test build for the Hase one.
16 January 2021, 08:58
Ali Yulianto
Welcome Jos! Just finished the weapons bays and glued them along with the main wheel wells to the lower fuselage. Painted the exhaust with XF-2 and some Alclad Jet Exhaust. Now on to the tricky area of the kit, the intakes.
Welcome Jos! Just finished the weapons bays and glued them along with the main wheel wells to the lower fuselage. Painted the exhaust with XF-2 and some Alclad Jet Exhaust. Now on to the tricky area of the kit, the intakes.
23 January 2021, 10:50
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Kinda missed out on your updates. Cockpit and weapons bay look great 👍
Kinda missed out on your updates. Cockpit and weapons bay look great 👍
25 January 2021, 19:13
Ali Yulianto
Welcome Palo! I'll save a front row seat for you 🙂
Thanks @WhiteGlint, @Maciej and @Tobi! Appreciate the kind word 👍
The fuselage halves are glued now. This kit put quite a bit of fight, especially around the intakes area and with a slight warp on the lower fuselage. But nothing that some clamps and Revell Contacta can't fix. Next is working on the gaps on the intakes and the wing edges.
Welcome Palo! I'll save a front row seat for you 🙂
Thanks @WhiteGlint, @Maciej and @Tobi! Appreciate the kind word 👍
The fuselage halves are glued now. This kit put quite a bit of fight, especially around the intakes area and with a slight warp on the lower fuselage. But nothing that some clamps and Revell Contacta can't fix. Next is working on the gaps on the intakes and the wing edges.
26 January 2021, 10:55
Alexander
Count me in in the crowd. Have the Hasegawa one but I am still interested in how you tackle the Academy kit. Nice progress yo far! 👍
Count me in in the crowd. Have the Hasegawa one but I am still interested in how you tackle the Academy kit. Nice progress yo far! 👍
6 February 2021, 19:37
Ali Yulianto
Thanks Alexander, Roland and Eric for watching 🙂
Updated the progress and added some comparisons with Hasegawa's Raptor. I'm thinking to do a double built now, with all weapons bays closed up in the Hase. But let's see how it goes..
Thanks Alexander, Roland and Eric for watching 🙂
Updated the progress and added some comparisons with Hasegawa's Raptor. I'm thinking to do a double built now, with all weapons bays closed up in the Hase. But let's see how it goes..
7 February 2021, 11:53
Ali Yulianto
@Daniel Yup, I'm quite happy with the result. I just modified the greys from Haseegawa's instruction which by itself already a good start for a Raptor sheen.
@Daniel Yup, I'm quite happy with the result. I just modified the greys from Haseegawa's instruction which by itself already a good start for a Raptor sheen.
13 February 2021, 11:32
Ali Yulianto
@Maciej It sure does when it catches the light! @Roland Be my guest and glad you like it
Just shared some progress on the build. Decals applied and did some initial weathering on the fuselage. Next will be finishing the small parts and armaments.
@Maciej It sure does when it catches the light! @Roland Be my guest and glad you like it
Just shared some progress on the build. Decals applied and did some initial weathering on the fuselage. Next will be finishing the small parts and armaments.
5 March 2021, 01:02
Alexander
Looks nice. I like that on some pictures there are places which look matte, while others are a bit glossy/metallic - just like on the real thing. 👍
Looks nice. I like that on some pictures there are places which look matte, while others are a bit glossy/metallic - just like on the real thing. 👍
5 March 2021, 11:04
Ali Yulianto
The Academy Raptor is now completed. I have saved the completed pictures as a new album in the project.
Looking at the picture, I just realized that missed a glue spot on the main weapons bay door that I need to touch up. Will do this later when I start the upcoming Hase Raptor build.
The Academy Raptor is now completed. I have saved the completed pictures as a new album in the project.
Looking at the picture, I just realized that missed a glue spot on the main weapons bay door that I need to touch up. Will do this later when I start the upcoming Hase Raptor build.
31 March 2021, 04:59
Ali Yulianto
Build upon my previous Academy build experience, I've now started the Hasegawa Raptor. All weapons bays will be closed on this one to show the Raptor's clean and elegant line.
Build upon my previous Academy build experience, I've now started the Hasegawa Raptor. All weapons bays will be closed on this one to show the Raptor's clean and elegant line.
27 April 2021, 05:15
Robin (WhiteGlint)
I really like these tinted cockpits but how exactly are these done?
Dipping it in or spraying it with a mix of a clear colour and gloss varnish?
I really like these tinted cockpits but how exactly are these done?
Dipping it in or spraying it with a mix of a clear colour and gloss varnish?
27 April 2021, 11:20
Ali Yulianto
@WhiteGlint I airbrushed the canopy with SMS Crystal Topaz paint and Tamiya Clear Yellow + Clear Orange (ratio 3:2:1). Once it dries then I dipped the canopy in Future to improve the clarity. It's not as 'gold' as I wanted to, but at least there's a slight golden sheen if viewed from a certain angle.
I find that this is still a better method to control than another method using Jacquard Pearl Ex Interference Gold + Future that I've tried. My test canopy always ended up too cloudy using that method.
@WhiteGlint I airbrushed the canopy with SMS Crystal Topaz paint and Tamiya Clear Yellow + Clear Orange (ratio 3:2:1). Once it dries then I dipped the canopy in Future to improve the clarity. It's not as 'gold' as I wanted to, but at least there's a slight golden sheen if viewed from a certain angle.
I find that this is still a better method to control than another method using Jacquard Pearl Ex Interference Gold + Future that I've tried. My test canopy always ended up too cloudy using that method.
27 April 2021, 13:37
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Doesn't sound that hard, in theory at least. 😄
Luckily, I've got some spare canopies lying around I can test this on. In most cases it doesn't work the first time I am trying something new.
Thanks, Ali! Looking forward to your second Raptor. 👍
Doesn't sound that hard, in theory at least. 😄
Luckily, I've got some spare canopies lying around I can test this on. In most cases it doesn't work the first time I am trying something new.
Thanks, Ali! Looking forward to your second Raptor. 👍
27 April 2021, 15:53
Ali Yulianto
It's not that hard really 🙂 Just dip the canopy in Future first before you paint it. So in case the result didn't end up to your liking, you can use a Windex or any windows cleaner to strip it back clean.
I did this like, 3 times, before I get the result that I like.
It's not that hard really 🙂 Just dip the canopy in Future first before you paint it. So in case the result didn't end up to your liking, you can use a Windex or any windows cleaner to strip it back clean.
I did this like, 3 times, before I get the result that I like.
27 April 2021, 23:23
Ali Yulianto
Thanks a lot Daniel.
Just uploaded some updates on the Hasegawa progress.. Took a lot of time to do the masking to recreate the patch work finish of a weathered Raptor. And that's just the top part!
Thanks a lot Daniel.
Just uploaded some updates on the Hasegawa progress.. Took a lot of time to do the masking to recreate the patch work finish of a weathered Raptor. And that's just the top part!
10 May 2021, 11:59
Alexander
Wow, that weathered paintwork with differently coloured/discoloured panels looks really great so far - the effort certainly paid off! 👍
Wow, that weathered paintwork with differently coloured/discoloured panels looks really great so far - the effort certainly paid off! 👍
10 May 2021, 12:52
Ali Yulianto
Has been completed a few months back, but just got the mood to upload the finished pictures of this bird, before the end of the group build 🙂
Has been completed a few months back, but just got the mood to upload the finished pictures of this bird, before the end of the group build 🙂
5 December 2021, 10:23
Alexander
Fantastic looking Raptor Ali, I can only agree with the others about the awesome camo paintjob! Definitely a looker on your shelf!
Fantastic looking Raptor Ali, I can only agree with the others about the awesome camo paintjob! Definitely a looker on your shelf!
5 December 2021, 17:19
Ali Yulianto
Thank you for the kind words guys, much appreciated. Now I have both factory fresh and dirty versions of the Raptor 😄
Thank you for the kind words guys, much appreciated. Now I have both factory fresh and dirty versions of the Raptor 😄
5 December 2021, 23:46
Album info
Academy and Hasegawa 1/48 F-22A Raptor
Group Build
Scalemates 5th Generation, UAV, and Stealth Groupbuild 2021
1. Januari fram tills 31. December 2021
1. Januari fram tills 31. December 2021