Bomber_County Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Congrats Ernie, I have the ZM Marine F4J waiting in the stash and like you jets are way out of my comfort zone........ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 6, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well, getting closer... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 The figures really set this off my friend. Looking killer dude !....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Love it. Nice one 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow...the figures make it look like a skinny lil' airplane. Keep rocking, Ernie! Gaz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 It's really looking good Ernie. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Ernie, I'm late to the party, but the colors look spot on. Ryan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I had no idea that F-5 pilots have to carry parachutes on their backs. Looking good Ernie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 6, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: This pic's worth it's weight in gold. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I love it Ernie. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 x2 ......inverted like tom cruise..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 8, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 8, 2019 So, main gear’s on, drop tank’s being seam filled, arrestor hook’s ready, as are the gear doors. So tomorrow, give her a light wash, mount the doors, antennas, and probes, flat coat, canopy, and call her done. Unsure on the crew yet, but I’ll verify with Glen. Then..... Lanc time. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 That's looking sweeeeeeeet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Looking bueno Ernie. On 2/6/2019 at 10:19 PM, Clunkmeister said: This pic's worth it's weight in gold. What is the weight of a digital picture? Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 9, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well, just snowing where I am today. She’s finally on her legs.Nose and main gear doors tomorrow. Then probes and various antennae, plus nozzles. Followed by a nice easy wash and then the canopies to the finish. This kit has been a pleasure to build. Undoubtably, there are several details that F-5 gurus will see and change on their builds, but all in all it’s been a straightforward, decently easy enough build. Beware of the dyslexic instructions at times, with part numbers reversed L to R in places, and watch for misaligned locates pins, but all in all, as long as you test fit first, it’s a simple build that almost clicks together. No noseweight is needed. Don’t install any. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Brilliant work, Ern! You should do a few more jets! Had no idea it had an arrestor hook! Gaz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 That looks awesome Ernie! Great tips on the build too which should help others. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 She is looking pretty! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I really like it Ernie, I don't have much experience with KH models , but this is quite an eye opener. We shall see how my little Yuck-130's gonna look like once I am done with it. Great show ! M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 10, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ahhhh, man! I just realized that big curved area in front of the pilot was supposed to be see through! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 10, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: I really like it Ernie, I don't have much experience with KH models , but this is quite an eye opener. We shall see how my little Yuck-130's gonna look like once I am done with it. Great show ! M. That little Yuck should go together nicely. KH kits are decent, but have their little foibles. At times, the guy writing the instructions gets dyslexia and reverses part numbers on handed parts. But it’s usually easily caught. I love challenging kits, and this kit is far from challenging. It’s just a nice, easy build. The challenging part is the research, because it almost seems like no two Nations F-5s were optioned the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 That’s very pppppprrrrrrrreeeeeetttttyyyy Ernie, congrats....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ernie Simply beautiful work and she sure looks gorgeous. I'm pretty much an OOB guy and awesome approach to the build. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ivanovich Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Quite demonstrably, you're well able to handle those "lamp oil burners", too... What Peter wrote: Keep 'em comin'! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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