48th Scale War Weary Tigercat
Yes it did look that bad and I have the photo I used for reference. I started out looking for a different way to do a black scheme and found this shot in Squadron’s book on the Tigercat. I added a resin nose, drilling it out to accept buckshot in an attempt to keep the tail up. It required more weight behind the cockpit and engine firewalls, any place I could put it in front of the main landing gear. The engines are plumbed and brake lines added. Pastels were used over different shades of flat black.
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John Bardwell said on November 26, 2012
Nicely done.
Dave Lindow said on November 26, 2012
Beautiful weathering techniques
Craig Abrahamson said on November 26, 2012
Best F7F I’ve ever seen, Jack…just gotta say WOW!
Rickard Malmborg said on November 26, 2012
Wow, how dirty 😉
What a paint job; nice chipping, nice exhaust stain, impressive multi tone black surface and a nice touch with the blue panels. I like it big time!
A really colorful aircraft. And yes, the detail work is as stunning!
Regards
Rickard
Jack Mugan said on November 26, 2012
Thanks guys….. it is the most weathered model I have ever built.
Dan DeSilva said on November 26, 2012
I definitely want to finally do MY Linda! Love what you did- awesome.
I need to figure out how to photograph my kits in better light- i wish time was on my side these days- oh well!
George Tufnail said on November 27, 2012
Excellent job!! Black is beautiful! Way beyond my meager skills, I must say.
Tom Cleaver said on November 27, 2012
Now THAT is a really good job of weathering. It’s extensive, it’s really ratty, but it’s not “overdone” like too many models end up – in other words it looks REAL. I like it a lot.
Jack Mugan said on November 27, 2012
Weathered models tend to be very subjective and though I’m a bit hesitant to weather my models, I find that less is more in most cases. I know some contest judges do not like weathered subjects, but as I do not compete anymore, that’s something I no longer concern myself with. I do really appreciate the kind remarks however.
Troy Brindack said on March 21, 2013
Amazing work!
Drew Tarter said on March 22, 2013
Jack, that weathered finish is just superb – one of the best I’ve ever seen.
Erich Goldbach said on April 26, 2013
Jack,
I’m new to this site so I’m checking out all the old posts…This Sir, is a BEAUTIFUL Model of a VERY cool “Iorn Works” product.
Great Job!
Drew Tarter said on May 16, 2013
Outstanding work, Jack! Your weathering is simply stunning – it’s among the most realistic I’ve ever seen.
Donn A. Wells M.D. said on June 13, 2013
Really like this model! When the day comes that I do a Tiger for my “cat” collection, I’ ll remember this as setting a fine example !
Steven Davis said on July 21, 2013
Hi
Going back through the older pages, this is the best weathered black paint job I’ve seen. Excellent work!
Jack Mugan said on July 22, 2013
Steven….. thanks for your kind remarks. Heavily weathered aircraft seems to be an acquired taste and it helps to have good reference to go by.
Michael Wayne Knowles said on August 31, 2013
Jack, as always I marvel at your work. You are a Master craftsman and artist to boot. Oh, and humble too . . .
Frank Cronin said on January 6, 2016
Jack,
Ditto to all the other comments, this is perfect
Frank