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Hasegawa 1/48 F-4B finished
JohnB replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Thanks for the kind words Peter. I'm happy you like the final product! Just because a kit is old doesn't mean it's not any good. Not sure about what's next. I pulled the ZM Skyraider off the SOD for another look but I'm undecided if I want to resume that one. 😄 -
All done Peter. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/17040-hasegawa-148-f-4b-finished/
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This is the old Hasegawa (1983) release of this kit. It's been on my shelf for a looong time! It's still a great kit with good detail and excellent fit. I used a Aires cockpit, Quickboost seats, and AOA decals on the build. Painted with Testor's MM throughout. This a/c was flown by Maj. John Trotti from Chu Lai Vietnam in the late 60's. His book, Phantom Over Vietnam, was the "inspiration" for this build. I hope y'all will like the results of my efforts! Remember to click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to easily view as a slide show.
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Thank you Peter. I'm in the process of adding all the underwing stuff (doors, struts, drop tanks,etc) and should have it finished later today (with luck!).
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About finished with the decals. Next I'll overspray with clear semi-gloss then finish adding the rest of the pieces.
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Thanks Gaz. They are great decals but you have to be very careful with them.
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LOL Thanks Paul. This is a very easy kit with no real problems. Everything fits fine (a nice change from my last two builds!).
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Thanks! Yes, they are very nice decals. Printed by Microscale. Very thin, etc.
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Thank you Gaz. The first application just didn't look "right" although it was supposed to be Lt. Gull Gray (Humbrol/Monogram). I re-sprayed it with the last of my Model Master Flat Gull Gray then oversprayed that with Humbrol Gloss Coat. Looks okay I think. Now it's on to the decaling!
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I look forward to that!
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Looking good!
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Yes indeed the Mossie is a winner. As far as the Mustangs are concerned, I think they too are really good kits. The only "fly in the ointment" with them is the rivet patterns on the wings. Most '51's wings were coated (with epoxy I think) and the rivets weren't visible. Otherwise no problems.
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I agree it's a great kit but I have to say I think the Corsairs, all 3 issues, are at least as good.
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Great looking 'skeeter Peter! (No pun intended! LOL)
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One Month Challenge: COMPLETED
JohnB replied to GazzaS's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Feel better soon Gaz! Remember, feed a cold and starve a fever. When I feel a cold coming on I always take some Zicam. Works wonders! Outstanding work on the diorama! Way more work than I'd want to undertake! -
Thank you Peter. I'll begin applying decals today!
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Painting coming right along. Still need to do some "adjustments" to the nose paint and add the coroguard to the wing and tail leading edges.
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Coming right along. And it's 101 degrees here! Bummer!!!!!
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Sure seems that way lately.
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That's a good approach on those pitot tubes Peter. Proactive! I didn't realize I was missing one of those little scoops until I went to snip them off the tree. I'll work on making the stand-in look at least somewhat natural but it will still be a little different. Better than none though! LOL
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LOL Peter. Look closer, the bottom one is broken off! Easy to fix. One problem I found tonight is one of the little air scoops on the side of the nose is missing. Nowhere to be found. I went to my old spares/leftovers stash to see if I could come up with a suitable replacement. I found one that will work after a fashion and some trimming/filling but it won't match the other one. Bummer but better than nothing. 🙄