JohnB Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Calling this one completed. A fairly simple build with the only problem being some warpage of the forward fuselage halves. I decided to depict the Gilbert XF-120 as seen in "Toward the Unknown". I think it was a very cool looking airplane and it's too bad both prototypes were lost. Since the a/c depicted in the movie had the tail cone mod, which the kit didn't have, I had to scratch that using a couple of rocket bodies, putty and a lot of sanding/shaping. Nearly all the decals except for the "Gilbert XF-120" were from my decal stash. The "Gilbert XF-120" I made using my computer and laser printer. I used Alclad for most of the painting and some Mr. Color for the gray wing areas. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts! Let me recommend again to click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to view as a slide show. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 She's a beauty, John! So fast! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 46 minutes ago, GazzaS said: She's a beauty, John! So fast! Thank you Gaz. Very much appreciate the nice words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 That is Nice John with an excellent Finish!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 2 minutes ago, KevinM said: That is Nice John with an excellent Finish!! Thanks Kevin! I'm glad you like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Hey! That’s a beauty!! Never heard of that aircraft. Odd looking bird, I like it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 2 hours ago, ScottsGT said: Hey! That’s a beauty!! Never heard of that aircraft. Odd looking bird, I like it! Thanks Scott. Unusual bird for sure. I've always liked it's looks and finally decided it was time to build the kit I'd had for YEARS. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Looks amazing, John! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, belugawhaleman said: Looks amazing, John! Thank you Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 John Absolutely a stellar build. Awesome work on taming a very tough kit and a killer NMF.🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 7 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Absolutely a stellar build. Awesome work on taming a very tough kit and a killer NMF.🏆 Thank you Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Wow, really nice job on that one John! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 1 hour ago, Landlubber Mike said: Wow, really nice job on that one John! I'm pleased that you like it Mike! Thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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