Shelf Queens. Time to Go! USS Enterprise

[Leon]

Pete,that is looking awesome with all the aircraft on board .BTW I'm not laughing,just have a big grin.

[deafpanzer]

YIKES! Those TINY planes look GREAT!!! I'd go crazy painting those TINY planes... can't wait to see an update on this.

[ceresvesta.]

Jul 1, 2013 23:36:40 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

YIKES! Those TINY planes look GREAT!!! I'd go crazy painting those TINY planes... can't wait to see an update on this.

Ditto that!

[modelfreak72]

LOL!! Thanks Leon!

Thanks Andy! Wait... this coming from the guy how tackled some RB mini-guns! LOL! Painting won't be all that bad since I'm doing a mid 80's most of the aircraft will one color or another. I did a test and the dark ghost grey and the light ghost grey are so close in color at that scale will only need either color, I think you will like what I've got in mind.

Thanks cerevesta!

[Deleted]

Pete,that is a great loadout for the big E mate....Looking forward to the paint going on!!!Just one question tho...if I may?..you've shown an F4 of some sort,with the other jets,did they operate off the E at the same time?

[modelfreak72]

Thanks Chris! Yes sir they did! I had the please of speaking with a gentleman at the seminar that Steve R had last year who served aboard a carriers in the 70's and 80's. I asked him about the possibility of F4's onboard. He said that NAS Oceana would operate either F4's or F8's off the carriers. All I could say was sold!

[Deleted]

Yeah,I'm sure your fella was right,as he was there!Just wondered if they may have been Wild Weasels,as opposed to strike aircraft,if yer get my meaning?

[modelfreak72]

Chris yes sir! The EA6 Prowlers would be the wild weasel aircraft.

Thanks Dicky! Bettererer??? I least we speak gooderer english! LOL!!

[bbd468]

Hiya Pete, Man ive not seen this one in a while. Tha wee aircraft are pretty darn BAD A$$! They look right at home on tha deck. Great update Pete!

Cheers,
Gary

[wbill76]

Nice to see the big E back in progress! Air wing looks right at home on the deck, nice and busy!

[Deleted]

WOW! Shelf Queen?! Looks like the whole Bookcase to me:)

[robbo]

WOW buddy this has come on loads since my last visit, tremendous work mate, you better get busy with the paint mate quite a few plans to get done. Can't wait to see how this turns out

[modelfreak72]

Thanks Gary!
Thanks Bill!
Thanks Ian!

Been doing busy this weekend! Got paint on the wingies and started some of the detail painting. No camera at the moment but will try to snap some pics Sunday.

[deafpanzer]

Man, another tease... just like my wife. I hope Dicky manages to sleep tonight...

[Leon]

Think i'll make another pot of coffee so i can stay up for this one.Bring on the painted wingies!!!

[TRM]

Jul 20, 2013 20:15:53 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Man, another tease... just like my wife. I hope Dicky manages to sleep tonight...

OK...must be getting tired...took that the wrong way!!

Git it moving Pete!! What be the hold up...there is only like 80+ aircraft to paint!! Let me know if you need a hand...pop 10 or so in an envelope and mail em up!! LOL!!

[modelfreak72]

Ok Fellas here's a few of the wingies, had a couple of more pics but got punchy with the delete button.

Dicky I only try and tease for a bit!

Andy don't start!

UM T, Wouldn't it take less time for either of us to drive to each others house as opposed to waiting for the mail?

Leon...... more coffee?






















Thanks for looking!

[wbill76]

Nice progress on the air-wing, working on something that tiny with the numbers you've got to deal with would definitely test my resolve!

[deafpanzer]

Now you are getting there... let us know if you need reinforcements. Keep up with great work!

[modelfreak72]

Thanks Bill! I think you would be able to do it!

Thanks Andy! With what is coming next......The Red Phone may RING!!

[modelfreak72]

The last of the painting has been done! The wheels are on the aircraft! Painted ever so lovingly and ever so insanely with LC Weathered Black. To be honest I did have a good time painting the wheels. So with that and a coat of future drying as I type, decals are up next! Here are some pics of each of the wingies.




















Thanks for looking!

[deafpanzer]

The horror! How in the world did you manage to paint fine lines on those tiny planes? Did you use masking tape? That tiny? LOL

Great work my friend!

[ceresvesta.]

Man O Man! This is some great work mate!

[406 Silverado]

A carrier isn't a carrier without wingies. Nice work so far on those tiny guys.

[bbd468]

Nice work buddy, i know that cant be easy as small as those wee wingy's are.

BTW, FOOTBALL TIME PETE!!!!!!

[modelfreak72]

Thanks Andy! No masking tape just a 15/0 or 5/0 brush and crosseyed painting! LOL!!

Thanks ceresvesta!!

Thanks Rob! Yes sir,carriers look naked without wingies!

Thanks Gary! These tiny guys have been a good time so far! GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TRM]

It lives!!! Nice job the Pete!!! Wingies look sharp!!! Decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash decs wash.............

[robbo]

Great job on them planes mate, can you give us a comparison shot against something

[Deleted]

Nice work Pete,on the AG.....but Only 80?...I thought the Enterprise had around 120,as a FULL complement?.I take it the others are in the hangars,eh?
One other question,are you displaying her as on flight ops,or cruising?

[wbill76]

Very nice progress, air-wing's going to look sharp once you've got the markings on and they are parked on the deck.