Bomber_County Posted February 3, 2019 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
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 6, 2019 Author Administrators Posted February 6, 2019 Well, getting closer... 9
harv Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 The figures really set this off my friend. Looking killer dude !....harv 4
GazzaS Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Wow...the figures make it look like a skinny lil' airplane. Keep rocking, Ernie! Gaz 3
Ryan Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Ernie, I'm late to the party, but the colors look spot on. Ryan 4
Martinnfb Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 I had no idea that F-5 pilots have to carry parachutes on their backs. Looking good Ernie. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 6, 2019 Author Administrators Posted February 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: This pic's worth it's weight in gold. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 8, 2019 Author Administrators 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
DocRob Posted February 8, 2019 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
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 9, 2019 Author Administrators 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
GazzaS Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Brilliant work, Ern! You should do a few more jets! Had no idea it had an arrestor hook! Gaz 4
BlrwestSiR Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 That looks awesome Ernie! Great tips on the build too which should help others. Carl 4
Martinnfb Posted February 10, 2019 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
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 10, 2019 Author Administrators 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
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 10, 2019 Author Administrators 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
Bomber_County Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 That’s very pppppprrrrrrrreeeeeetttttyyyy Ernie, congrats....... 3
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2019 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
Ivan Ivanovich Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 Quite demonstrably, you're well able to handle those "lamp oil burners", too... What Peter wrote: Keep 'em comin'! 2
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