JohnB Posted July 23, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Well she came out great ! I like it !......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, harv said: Well she came out great ! I like it !......harv Thank you Harv! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 24, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Well done! Turned out beautifully. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 John like that one a lot came out Splendid Sir!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Holy Schmokes, John! What a beautiful job! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Beautiful build John and a stunning livery! Simply perfect! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 John Simply beautiful work as always - what a masterful build and your NMF - outstanding🏆 Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Well done! Turned out beautifully. Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, KevinM said: John like that one a lot came out Splendid Sir!! Thanks Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Stunning John as ever, for homemade decals there are impressive….congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 WOW!!!! Outstanding build John. Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, k5ikl said: WOW!!!! Outstanding build John. Jerry Thanks Jerry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 25, 2021 Administrators Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Lovely result, John. Original scheme for a neat airframe 👍 Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 26, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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