Revell 1/72 F-22 Raptor COMPLETED

[TimM63]

I broke open this kit last night and decided it is my next build.
Shot some primer on it.

 

[Bear43]

I debated getting that kit yesterday at Hobby Lobby as they are having a 40% off sale right now. Instead I picked up an Academy A-10 Thunderbolt II. Curious how this one goes together for you.

 

[TimM63]

I debated getting that kit yesterday at Hobby Lobby as they are having a 40% off sale right now. Instead I picked up an Academy A-10 Thunderbolt II. Curious how this one goes together for you.

A-10 is my favorite aircraft. We are going to an air show in a couple weeks that features an A-10 and a P-51 Mustang. Can't wait for that one.

 

[Greysteele]

Many years ago, I built an Italeri kit of the -22 as a possible future Blue Angels aircraft. I even added a tailhook. Sadly, the Navy never adopted the Raptor.

 

[TimM63]

I have the cockpit together and the base coat on fuselage.

 

[TimM63]

Made some progress today.
This will be my first attempt at tinting a canopy. The pic of the canopy is the first coat of Transparent Yellow.

 

[Pantherman]

Made some progress today.
This will be my first attempt at tinting a canopy. The pic of the canopy is the first coat of Transparent Yellow.

It's looking really cool, I like it. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

That is looking nice and it looks like it is going together quite well.

 

[Down Time]

Looking great!!!!!

 

[TimM63]

This is the completed tinted canopy. I put it side by side with a clear one for comparison.

 

[Bear43]

That looks really cool.

 

[TimM63]

That looks really cool.

Thanks Bear

 

[blakeh1]

I have the Academy kit of this in the stash and keep getting tempted to start on it, this might have pushed me over the edge.

I really like the canopy tint, sometimes it looks over-done, but I think you got the right subtle mix

 

[TimM63]

I have the Academy kit of this in the stash and keep getting tempted to start on it, this might have pushed me over the edge.

I really like the canopy tint, sometimes it looks over-done, but I think you got the right subtle mix

Thanks Blake. I did the first coat in transparent yellow and then two light coats of smoke. After it dried for around four hours I dipped it in Future then let it sit overnight.

 

[TimM63]

I got a little bit of painting done. Need to go get some clear coat and still waiting on the Jet Exhaust paint for the vectoring nozzles.

 

[blakeh1]

Nice

What paints/colors are you using?

 

[TimM63]

Nice

What paints/colors are you using?

Nice

What paints/colors are you using?

I'm using all Vallejo paints.
Base Coat-Dark Ghost Gray
Camo- USAF Medium Gray
Highlights- USAF Light Gray

 

[blakeh1]

Great, I have all those so I should be ready to go

 

[Pantherman]

I got a little bit of painting done. Need to go get some clear coat and still waiting on the Jet Exhaust paint for the vectoring nozzles.

It's looking great, I'm tempted to get the kit and have a go although I don't usually build aircraft. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

It's looking great, I'm tempted to get the kit and have a go although I don't usually build aircraft. Pantherman

It's a good kit, some minor fit issues but the 1/72 has really small bits in it. Hard for me to see! LOL