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various 1/48 scale jets
Posted by Darren Roberts on Monday, May 25, 2015 9:37 AM

I was cleaning out some old files and happened across these pictures. They are various models I've built over the past several years.

Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier

Monogram F9F-5 Panther

Hasegawa A-4F Skyhawk

Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk

Monogram F-14A Tomcat

Monogram F-18C Hornet

Hasegawa F-16A converted to ADF

AMT S-3B Viking

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  • From: Phoenix, AZ
Posted by Fly-n-hi on Monday, May 25, 2015 9:42 AM

Those are really nice!  I like the Panther a lot and I think you did it  well.  I'm thinking about getting one.

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Posted by Jay Jay on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 8:19 AM

OH MY WORD Darren!

Such realism, such detail, the painting is just awesome.  i can't decide which model I like better.

Someday I strive to produce quality models such as these.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 8:53 AM

Those are really good, rather fantastic builds. The paint, decals and weathering are superb not to mention  great photography too.

Do you still have them? I have sold all my old builds and currently only have two 1/48 Monograms built 20-30 years ago.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 8:56 AM

I like the Viking kit. Very nice!

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Posted by Darren Roberts on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 9:25 PM

Thanks for the kinds words all. They have either been sold or reside in museums. It's weird, but once I get done with a model, it rarely stays on my shelf very long at home. I build for a couple of musuems, so they usually go to those if there's a need. If not, I'll find someone who's interested in buying it for their collection.

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Posted by bvallot on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 11:43 PM

Darren this is a pretty sweet collection you have here.  Wherever they find a home, I'm sure they make it a happy home.  I hope to be this prolific with nicer builds one day. =]

On the bench:  

Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 5:53 AM

To build such realistic models and to be commissioned to do so is an achievement by itself.  Great job on all your builds.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 1:09 PM

Darren, that is some fine work there. Keep them coming.

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

                              Tongue Tied

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  • From: Philippines
Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Friday, May 29, 2015 9:16 AM

Wow great builds! The Harrier appeal to me the most.

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Posted by USMC6094 on Friday, May 29, 2015 11:32 AM

Darren those are great looking birds

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, May 29, 2015 11:36 AM

Sweet builds man.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, May 29, 2015 12:25 PM

Good stuff,I really like the Tiger striped skyhawk,but I'm also a sucker for a nice F-14

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Posted by Jim Barton on Friday, May 29, 2015 12:32 PM

Fly-n-hi

Those are really nice!  I like the Panther a lot and I think you did it  well.  I'm thinking about getting one.

The Panther's also my favorite, with the possible exception of the Skyhawk.

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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    March 2004
  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Friday, May 29, 2015 12:54 PM

YesYes

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, May 29, 2015 2:23 PM

Wow, they all look fantastic!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by RobGroot4 on Saturday, May 30, 2015 4:55 AM

Very nice job on the Mono Hornet, the seams on that thing can be a real bear!

Groot

"Firing flares while dumping fuel may ruin your day" SH-60B NATOPS

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  • From: New Hampshire, USA
Posted by UKguyInUSA on Saturday, May 30, 2015 8:09 AM

Wow, gorgeous finishing on all those birds! That's a collection to be proud of....I hope they're on display in your home?!

Cheers,

Martin : )

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