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tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Got 'em now
You do like a challenge, don't you
Cheers
Patrick
You do like a challenge, don't you
Cheers
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Post moved to correct thread.
(That was embarrassing.... )
(That was embarrassing.... )
Last edited by tc2324 on Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:03 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi TC
May one enquire as to the exact scheme to be used
Cheers
Patrick
May one enquire as to the exact scheme to be used
Cheers
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
And so with the Fury build on hold until I can resource the appropriate decals, I`m starting what will be my last build of the year.
The Bearcat was the very last prop fighter operated by the `Sundowners` before they converted to jets and was flown for 3 years from Dec 1946 till Dec 1949.
During the `Sundowners` tenure with the Bearcat, they had had their designation changed from VF-11A the now well known VF-111 designation in June 1948.
Here`s the aircraft I`ll be creating.
This is the F8F-2 version with the four 20mm cannon.
So far I`ve built the engine and pre-painted some items on the sprues.
Should be finished by tomorrow night then....
The Bearcat was the very last prop fighter operated by the `Sundowners` before they converted to jets and was flown for 3 years from Dec 1946 till Dec 1949.
During the `Sundowners` tenure with the Bearcat, they had had their designation changed from VF-11A the now well known VF-111 designation in June 1948.
Here`s the aircraft I`ll be creating.
This is the F8F-2 version with the four 20mm cannon.
So far I`ve built the engine and pre-painted some items on the sprues.
Should be finished by tomorrow night then....
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi TC
Not surprised at all by the quality of the detail
Keep us mere mortals up to date
Best regards
Patrick
Not surprised at all by the quality of the detail
Keep us mere mortals up to date
Best regards
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Thanks Patrick.
Now in my last post, I signed off by saying that this kit will probably be done by the next evening.
Well as of last night I`m here with it....
Now is this down to my modelling skills? I`d say no. I think it`s more down to the fact that Hobby Craft have produced a great little kit that fitted together like a perfect glove. Add to the fact that the rattle can paint is quick drying and I`m what is known as `between jobs` right now, all added to pretty much the perfect build.
Now in my last post, I signed off by saying that this kit will probably be done by the next evening.
Well as of last night I`m here with it....
Now is this down to my modelling skills? I`d say no. I think it`s more down to the fact that Hobby Craft have produced a great little kit that fitted together like a perfect glove. Add to the fact that the rattle can paint is quick drying and I`m what is known as `between jobs` right now, all added to pretty much the perfect build.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi TC
She's looking chipper already
Cheers
Patrick
She's looking chipper already
Cheers
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
As mentioned earlier, the kit has been fantastic.
The decals however have not.
It`s taken me about 2 hours in all over the weekend to apply them and there's not even a lot of them to do. They were very fragile and did not like to be moved around or handled which led to a lot of tears. No doubt it`s down to age, but I needed to work with these as getting spares would of been a complete pain.
You may notice on the box art that this example bears the letter `A` on the fin and wings. I needed a `V` so I carefully cut the `A` in said `V`. Hopefully you can`t tell the difference.
Just need to add a couple of coats of varnish, then a wash and finish this kit by the weekend hopefully.
The decals however have not.
It`s taken me about 2 hours in all over the weekend to apply them and there's not even a lot of them to do. They were very fragile and did not like to be moved around or handled which led to a lot of tears. No doubt it`s down to age, but I needed to work with these as getting spares would of been a complete pain.
You may notice on the box art that this example bears the letter `A` on the fin and wings. I needed a `V` so I carefully cut the `A` in said `V`. Hopefully you can`t tell the difference.
Just need to add a couple of coats of varnish, then a wash and finish this kit by the weekend hopefully.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi Buddy
Don't beat yourself up so much
That's a great job, and if you hadn't said, I doubt if anyone would have known
Very best regards and well done
Patrick
Don't beat yourself up so much
That's a great job, and if you hadn't said, I doubt if anyone would have known
Very best regards and well done
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
And so I`m pretty much near completion on this with just a number of touch ups to be done.
The canopy decals have been used and I can`t say I`m that impressed.
It`s a nice idea and they as you can see they are very crisp and straight.
However they do have issues. First, they are extremely fragile to handle. Secondly, they don`t quite fit or fill in all the areas they are supposed to. And thirdly, no matter how much decal set I use they just don`t want to stay in place.
Like I said, nice idea..., but I`ll be taking them off and masking up so I get the finish I want.
The canopy decals have been used and I can`t say I`m that impressed.
It`s a nice idea and they as you can see they are very crisp and straight.
However they do have issues. First, they are extremely fragile to handle. Secondly, they don`t quite fit or fill in all the areas they are supposed to. And thirdly, no matter how much decal set I use they just don`t want to stay in place.
Like I said, nice idea..., but I`ll be taking them off and masking up so I get the finish I want.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi TC
Best regards
Patrick
Best regards
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
...... and so on to my next Sundowner and it would seem I just can`t escape Tiger`s.....
A rather battered box and while I`m no expert on F-5E`s, I went for the Swiss version as these are the correct type, (ex-Swiss AF), flown by VFC-111 from Key West in Florida.
Here`s the scheme, `Bandit` 121.
More soon.
A rather battered box and while I`m no expert on F-5E`s, I went for the Swiss version as these are the correct type, (ex-Swiss AF), flown by VFC-111 from Key West in Florida.
Here`s the scheme, `Bandit` 121.
More soon.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
HI TC
You know how much I love those little beasties
I shall follow this with bated breath
Best regards
Patrick
You know how much I love those little beasties
I shall follow this with bated breath
Best regards
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Cheers Paddy.
Update today and it`s a very quick build if I`m honest.......,
In some pictures I`ve viewed of the F-5N`s with either VFC-111 OR VFC-13 the guns ports have been faired over or left open. I`ll be leaving mine in the `open`.
...... and one annoying thing to emerge from the sprue is the broken canopy rail. Easy to fix, but still annoying.
Update today and it`s a very quick build if I`m honest.......,
In some pictures I`ve viewed of the F-5N`s with either VFC-111 OR VFC-13 the guns ports have been faired over or left open. I`ll be leaving mine in the `open`.
...... and one annoying thing to emerge from the sprue is the broken canopy rail. Easy to fix, but still annoying.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Hi TC
Quick progress there
Cheers
Patrick
Quick progress there
Cheers
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
.... and so after using about 3 miles of Tamiya masking tape, I can now declare the principle spraying is complete.
There`s a couple of over spray marks that need to be corrected but nothing too serious.
Gloss coat and decals next hopefully.
There`s a couple of over spray marks that need to be corrected but nothing too serious.
Gloss coat and decals next hopefully.
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Found I had an hour to myself and thought I`d make a start on the decals.
I got these new about a year ago from a supplier in HK off of Evilbay. They were carefully stored well away from sunlight/heat/cold etc etc.
So I placed the tail decals in the water and within 20 seconds started to see cracks appearing and before I could retrieve them from the dish they completely disintegrated......
Builds now on hold until I can source some more. As I said.....,
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Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
Oops
Not your fault, buddy
Sure you will overcome this t-i-n-y setback
Best regards
Patrick
Not your fault, buddy
Sure you will overcome this t-i-n-y setback
Best regards
Patrick
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
TC
Oh dear
PM me your address I have a spare set out of the AFV kit if you want them
I have used Authentic Decals before and had the same problem ..a very light coat of Rustins Brass Varnish does the trick , it thin , clear and very quick drying
Don't forget the lumps either side of the nose and rear fuselage as per the Swiss AF ones along with the chisel nose and extended LERX's
Wait to hear from you
Cheers
Paul
Oh dear
PM me your address I have a spare set out of the AFV kit if you want them
I have used Authentic Decals before and had the same problem ..a very light coat of Rustins Brass Varnish does the trick , it thin , clear and very quick drying
Don't forget the lumps either side of the nose and rear fuselage as per the Swiss AF ones along with the chisel nose and extended LERX's
Wait to hear from you
Cheers
Paul
Re: tc`s VF-111 `Sundowners` `upgrade to 1/48` Project
TC - tough luck on the decals! What a set back
Great of Paul to make the kind offer!!
Looking forward to the next update
Great of Paul to make the kind offer!!
Looking forward to the next update
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