Author Topic: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)  (Read 22598 times)

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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #50 on: September 10, 2015, 02:03:23 AM »
I'm thinking about this:


It costs a lot but someday ... :) With aftermarket 1/32 cockpit and a few tweaks it could became a nice display model :)
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #51 on: September 10, 2015, 03:31:13 AM »
Folks,

I have a problem with printing decals. I have HP3545 Deskjet (ink) and Techmod Clear Decal Sheet. After printing, markings aren't even, there are visible ink blotches . I have no idea what to against it. Any ideas?
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #52 on: September 24, 2015, 03:35:30 AM »
Well, I have right paper, right settings and well-done print file. And another problem surprise surprise...My beautiful decals ale still...TOO DARK!!! I'm running out of patience. They look so right on paper...and almost invisible on model...
 

I thought about using 1/32 F-15E decals but...they have different color.
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #53 on: September 24, 2015, 04:42:03 AM »
There was another try...gray decals were as light gray as they could be. Faliure again. I should print in on white decal paper but then it will be impossible to cut it so precisely to make white decal film invisible. I'll try to find decals for F-4 and F-117 as these airplanes were based in AFB where now F-22 are f.ex. Holloman.
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #54 on: September 24, 2015, 05:15:56 AM »
If the decals are mostly gray or black, you can try printing them on a laser printer (make sure you use decal paper that is laser printer compatible!). You can even print them on a color laser printer if you need color, although the results will be somewhat translucent.

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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #55 on: September 24, 2015, 05:33:51 AM »
No chance. I have only inkjet. There is no color laser printer in my range actually :(
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #56 on: October 13, 2015, 03:27:58 AM »
One of members of BTB offered some help (thanks again:) ) so I've tried laser printed decals. However, problem is still the same. Decals look perfect on white paper. On model only darkest decals looks good. Grey ones are nearly invisible. I have to think it over again 'cause I have no idea what to do. There are no aftermarket decals that I could use. I've searched through F-16, F-15, F-117 ... no success. Only F-117 decals looks partially promising. Using masks is my last option but I can make masks for largest letters only  :icon_twisted:
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #57 on: March 26, 2016, 05:04:28 AM »
Time to finish this toy :)

Two months ago I've ordered some custom decals, here, in Poland. They've come to me a week ago :) Now this baby is finished in , let's say 90% :D


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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #58 on: March 26, 2016, 11:01:14 AM »
Is good to see again.  Looking forward to finishing touches.
Missile bay work is extra nice. :)
And everything is better than I can do it.

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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #59 on: March 28, 2016, 05:38:16 AM »
Is good to see again.  Looking forward to finishing touches.
Missile bay work is extra nice. :)
And everything is better than I can do it.


Thanks :) But personally I think that you'll achieve better results.

Smooooke on the mooooodel...but not too much I hope :)



Now only few details, some wires and satin cote...
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #60 on: March 28, 2016, 08:37:23 AM »
Wow!  Considering what you started with this has certainly come out looking a lot better for the amount of work you have put into this project.  Well done!
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Re: F-22 1/32 (No, not Testors)
« Reply #61 on: March 31, 2016, 03:08:50 AM »
Finally finished!

Sorry for photos. This baby is too big :(













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