Hello again all. It's been a couple months since my last build. Usually don't build in the summer, due to lack of interest, and maintaining my property and bla, bla, bla. Anyway, we've been getting a fair amount of rain, so I forced myself to actually start a kit. Once I started, I couldn't stop.
This is ProMods. F-86D-1/48 Sabre Dog, I built for the NMF group build (my 1st GB). I built it O-O-B, it was pretty much a "fall together" build, very simple, no issues. I completed it in 5 sessions, 20/25 hrs or so. Fot the finish, I chose MM metallizers. I masked off a few panels and sprayed with "stainless steel" buffable(but did not buff), removed the masks and sprayed over all with "steel", non-buff. The panels with the 'stainless' , actually end up being lighter than the others after being sprayed over. You can see the subtle differance in some of the pics. (just ahead of the flaps, the 'spine' panel, couple others). I finished her off with some pastel chalk and selective pin washes.
comments, CRITIQUES, questions welcomed
FERMIS
Looks well used. Nice job on the finish and weathering.
Andy
Fermis,
That looks awesome to me!!! I've got this exact same kit in my stash and I'mpretty confident in saying right now that mine won't turn out as good as yours. I like your painting technique. That's one I haven't tried before but, when I build my Saber, I'll have to give that one a try.
Again, GREAT looking build!!!
Eric
I absolutely love it, Fermis. You've nailed the F-86D with this build. Top notch in these eyes.
Wow. Nice job on the weathering and NMF. Frickin awesome build, Fermis.
PB
Absolutely beautiful! She's a sharp looking plane and you nailed the NMF!
Outstanding work... thanks for sharing!
Very nice. I like the way the darker tone of steel rather than aluminum seems to work with the weathering , and vice- versa. Interesting how different the D looks with the big radome ,from the other Sabres
I wonder how MM aluminum would work in place of the steel topcoat for a less weathered , more polished look? NMF is one finish I'm still trying to nail down some consistancy . Sometimes I can hit the target, other times , . Actually, I'm not that bad with NMF. I love the look of bare metal airplanes. Your technique here gives me some ideas to try.
Thanks much gentlemen, the kind words are a bit of an ego stoke!!!
This kit was probably one of the most enjoyable kits I've done in a long time. It pretty much put itself together. I don't think I even muttered one curse at it.....AMAZING!!!
Thanks again all
p.s. Devil Dawg, I did have a pic or two of this one, from Dayton. They were useless, poor lighting and even poor..er camera!
Good looking Dog. Well done .
Regards, Rick
Thanks again guys!.
Leadsled- the tarmac is just printed cardboard. it came with the AMT/ERTL - A-10 with tractor and ground crew. I use that to go with all my pics.