8-1 Aerobatics Team Chengdu J-10S
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Feels like I spent most of the weekend masking. Oh.. but surely worth the wait
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It just took a bit of careful effort to measure and scale the paint scheme and make some patterns for masking.
I used 5 patterns, and just masked the fuselage stripes by eye.
I used 5 patterns, and just masked the fuselage stripes by eye.
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"Three dayz laitur.." masking challenge complete! Now on to finishing this striking display team livery (八一飞行表演队)
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Ready for the aircrew...
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On the bench.. pretty much ready for first mounting test...
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Happy campers..
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A helping hand..
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Finally mounted and first shots of my Chengdu J-10S all dressed up to rock with the Bayi (August 1st) Aerobatics Team 八一飞行表演队.
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Trying again in daylight and after losing the acrylic protective sheet over the background - looking better now!
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Kommentarer
37 15 January 2022, 16:23
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Thanks Mark. Now I discovered it poses a whole new lighting challenge to get a good photo!! Might need to wait for some daylight..
15 January 2022, 18:40
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Wow! Fantastic model and innovative way of presentation! I am truly impressed with your creativity here, Paul!
15 January 2022, 18:42
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Thanks Robert. It's a nice scheme, isn't it? Usual Trumpeter though.. unnamed scheme and no decals for it. But my masking skills have improved😉
15 January 2022, 18:55
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Indeed, it is, Paul 🙂 Masking must have been a tedious process here - but the effect is worth your perseverance and skill.
15 January 2022, 19:02
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That is such a great build, love the scheme and the display concept 👍 How did you manage to make these nicely curved wing masks?
15 January 2022, 21:44
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Good idea to counter the notorious modelers problem: lack of shelf space! 👍
16 January 2022, 05:14
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Thank you everyone for the compliments, I'm glad you are enjoying it😉
Łukasz - I ended up making 5 patterns for masks; a tedious afternoon of measuring and scaling from the paint scheme diagram!
16 January 2022, 08:46
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Realy cool presentation 👍 Really suits the dynamic look of the plane and the paintjob!
16 January 2022, 14:23
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great way to display a great model 👍
Wonder if they used the same seats as the F-14D or a "not-so-licensed" home production, those really look familiar despite the armrests
17 January 2022, 18:24
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Thanks again to all! Daniel - yes, the seats do look very similar but I don't know the design lineage.
18 January 2022, 15:14