JohnB Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Finally done with this one. I didn't want to do a Korean War a/c so I decided on a post war Air National Guard bird. Colorful markings, etc. As the subject I wanted to build had no 1/32 decals available, only 1/72 and 1/48 from Echelon, I decided to get one of their sheets and do some re-sizing using my scanner and laser printer. It turned out to be a bit of a bear to get the markings sized right and the colors right but I managed to finally get it done to my satisfaction. Paint is several shades of Alclad with Testor's MM interior green I mixed to suit my eye. Wheel wells, etc are Testor's Zinc Chromate. The national insignia decals are from Super Scale. The cockpit and seat are resin from AMS. The correct style air brake is a result of a swap with Mark (1 to 1 scale) a while back. I hope y'all like the results!!! 13 1
JohnB Posted July 23, 2021 Author Posted July 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, harv said: Well she came out great ! I like it !......harv Thank you Harv! 3
Landlubber Mike Posted July 24, 2021 Posted July 24, 2021 Holy cow that's gorgeous, great job! I see models like this and I feel like I have no hope. Can I ask what paints you used and what colors? I wasn't sure if you used a NMF that is picking up that coppery tone, or used paint that color. 3
Kaireckstadt Posted July 24, 2021 Posted July 24, 2021 Beautiful build John and a stunning livery! Simply perfect! 2
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2021 Posted July 24, 2021 John Simply beautiful work as always - what a masterful build and your NMF - outstanding🏆 Keep 'em comin Peter 2
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Holy cow that's gorgeous, great job! I see models like this and I feel like I have no hope. Can I ask what paints you used and what colors? I wasn't sure if you used a NMF that is picking up that coppery tone, or used paint that color. Thanks! Alclad Dark Aluminum is the base color with with Aluminum and Stainless Steel in some areas. 12 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Holy cow that's gorgeous, great job! I see models like this and I feel like I have no hope. Can I ask what paints you used and what colors? I wasn't sure if you used a NMF that is picking up that coppery tone, or used paint that color. 1
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Well done! Turned out beautifully. Thank you!!!
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, KevinM said: John like that one a lot came out Splendid Sir!! Thanks Kevin!
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: Holy Schmokes, John! What a beautiful job! Thank you Gaz! I appreciate that! Glad you like it.
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Kaireckstadt said: Beautiful build John and a stunning livery! Simply perfect! I'm pleased you like the results of my efforts. Thanks!!!
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Simply beautiful work as always - what a masterful build and your NMF - outstanding🏆 Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter! I'm glad you like it! I'm pleased with the way it turned out too. Makes all the effort worth it.
Bomber_County Posted July 24, 2021 Posted July 24, 2021 Stunning John as ever, for homemade decals there are impressive….congrats 1
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning John as ever, for homemade decals there are impressive….congrats Thanks Phil! I'm glad you like the model. 1
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Posted July 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, k5ikl said: WOW!!!! Outstanding build John. Jerry Thanks Jerry!
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 25, 2021 Administrators Posted July 25, 2021 Now that looks sweet! I love the unusual scheme, John! Stunning work, as usual. I have one stalled out on the SOD as well, (story of my life), a remnant from a long finished Korean War GB in my distant past. I’m trying to make my way through the SOD, finishing up dormant builds, and one of these days/months/years/decades? Who knows 1 1
JohnB Posted July 25, 2021 Author Posted July 25, 2021 12 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Now that looks sweet! I love the unusual scheme, John! Stunning work, as usual. I have one stalled out on the SOD as well, (story of my life), a remnant from a long finished Korean War GB in my distant past. I’m trying to make my way through the SOD, finishing up dormant builds, and one of these days/months/years/decades? Who knows Thank you Ernie. I too have several on the SOD and the Corsair I'm getting back to is/was one of them! Started it a good while back and got no further than the cockpit. That gives me a good head start on the resumption of the build. 1
HubertB Posted July 25, 2021 Posted July 25, 2021 Lovely result, John. Original scheme for a neat airframe 👍 Hubert 2
JohnB Posted July 25, 2021 Author Posted July 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, HubertB said: Lovely result, John. Original scheme for a neat airframe 👍 Hubert Thanks Hubert! I'm glad you like it. I wanted to do something a little unusual and those markings filled that bill nicely. 1
DocRob Posted July 26, 2021 Posted July 26, 2021 A very nice plane with a beautiful and striking paintjob, like taken out of a Buck Danny comic book. Great work John. Cheers Rob 1
JohnB Posted July 26, 2021 Author Posted July 26, 2021 7 hours ago, DocRob said: A very nice plane with a beautiful and striking paintjob, like taken out of a Buck Danny comic book. Great work John. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob! I appreciate that! 1
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