Anzo Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 This is the F-22 version Starscream which showed up in the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. I found lots of toy of this Starscream but not many models, therefore I decided to build one. I used Italeri 1:72 F/A-22 kit, also added a pilot and some PEs. It wasn’t easy to assembly the fuselage due to the poor fitting, needed lots of effect to make everything fit. The most challenge was masking the tattoos. It took me 20 hours for masking and less than an hour to remove all of them, but I think it was worth. Anyway, thanks for your watching. Work in progress : http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=258169&st=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sweeeet! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 That is words that are censored incredible. Just so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 words are failing me at the moment - I'm so glad you took more shots. I absolutely LOVE this build!! I would be so proud to have that sitting on my shelf. Did you have some kind of template to use while making the masks or is that straight off the screen and onto the jet? If it's the latter - man - you will be my new masking idol It's a shame in a way you didn't make them into decals - that would just be the best. But I'm glad you didn't too, because the painted on look is way better than the decaled on look. There is an obvious difference when you see it. Also good you didn't because then, you have a one of a kind jet that you know no one else has - at least, one that isn't a toy! The weathering is perfect too - I love that dirty and used look without being OTT. Can't wait to see what you'll do next MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dude...That is outstanding!!! I don't know where to start. The paint job is out of this galaxy! So damn nice. Well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 That is how to make a sub-par kit look absolutely stellar. Awesome bit of masking and paint work there! Also dig that display base, it really ties everything together nicely. Thanks for sharing this fantastic model! Cheers, Albert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, thanks for your kind comments. words are failing me at the moment - I'm so glad you took more shots. I absolutely LOVE this build!! I would be so proud to have that sitting on my shelf. Did you have some kind of template to use while making the masks or is that straight off the screen and onto the jet? If it's the latter - man - you will be my new masking idol :woot.gif:/>/>/>/>/>/> It's a shame in a way you didn't make them into decals - that would just be the best. But I'm glad you didn't too, because the painted on look is way better than the decaled on look. There is an obvious difference when you see it. Also good you didn't because then, you have a one of a kind jet that you know no one else has - at least, one that isn't a toy! The weathering is perfect too - I love that dirty and used look without being OTT. Can't wait to see what you'll do next MH Thank you, MH. I had the tattoos from a Tomytec 1:144 Starscream. Printed the tattoos to appropriate size on papers as the templates. Put the templates on masking tapes and cut the shapes. Then measured the positions very carefully by divider and did the masking. That is what I had done. I was thinking to make a decals set for the Starscream. But each brand of F-22 is different. The tattoos don’t like most of decals sets, the tattoos have full of connected images on most of fuselage. The wide of wing from each brand is different, then the decals set might not be good for each brand. Also I don’t want to have copyright issues with the decals set if someone wants to buy or sell. So I picked the stupid way to mask the tattoos, just needed lots of time. And this is the only one. :D Edited October 14, 2014 by Anzo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 O.............M...............G...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are simply not enough superlatives to describe such a work of art!! :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 O.............M...............G...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are simply not enough superlatives to describe such a work of art!! :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: I agree 150%...a very true statement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thank you so much for your kind comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 One incredible model, such patience and dedication to mask all of that and see it through. A real 'eye catcher', I'm sure it will be a great talking point on your shelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thank you, Parabat. Actually, I am glad that I picked the subject and .... I really finished it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Beautiful job, sir! We can see the amount of patience that must have gone into coming up with a paintjob like this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you, crackerjazz. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kellerassel Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I 'm speechless :jaw-dropping:/> Outstanding F-22. I could not believe that you have the pattern painted , but I've seen the pictures in the WIP . You are a master of masking. :thumbsup:/> :clap2:/> :clap2:/> :clap2:/> :wave:/> Dieter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 That is stunning!!! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thank you, Kellerassel and Bravosierra001. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnum-p.i. Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Is it possible to get these "tatoos" for an F 22 in 1/48 scale in a decal version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Excellent work what a stupendous masking job! Really nice to see this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvin20 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 WOW!!!!! Awesome job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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