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Texgunner I was glad that I didn’t knock-off either drop tank. They disengaged (read: knocked off!) a couple times just moving the model around the display cabinet! To say their attachment is tenuous is an understatement.
I was glad that I didn’t knock-off either drop tank. They disengaged (read: knocked off!) a couple times just moving the model around the display cabinet! To say their attachment is tenuous is an understatement.
Well they dont call them "drop tanks" for nothing. lol.
Beautiful build, Gary. And again, beautiful shots!
The old Monogram 48s are beautiful kits, even by today's standards. Although I collect 1/72 Ive been able to build a number of them and theyre really great kits!
No bucks, no Buck Rogers
Snj that was some great stuff and nice job on that P-80
Nick.
Gary,
Good looking build. I currently have that kit on my bench for the NMF GB. Your NMF looks sharp. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cheers,
-O
-It's Omar, but they call me "O".
This is Monogram's F-80C, in 1/48 scale. It was painted with SnJ Aluminum, and some panels were polished with their aluminum powder, while others weren't, in an attempt to give the finish a bit of variety. I replaced the kit exhaust with part of a ballpoint pen, and made some "hinges" from fine copper wire to hold the gun-bay panel open (it gave me fits keeping it glued in place until that mod). Decals are aftermarket. The twin whip antennae underneath are just stretched sprue, and about the only other non-stock additions. I did detail the gun-bay and radio a little as well.
I photographed her out at the airport a few years ago. The wind was really gusting that day and I had to curtail the session early. So, I only have a handful of decent shots. I was glad that I didn’t knock-off either drop tank. They disengaged (read: knocked off!) a couple times just moving the model around the display cabinet! To say their attachment is tenuous is an understatement.
In the very first issue of FSM magazine that I ever bought (Jan. ’89), there was an article by the great Bob Steinbrun on converting this old kit into one of the YP-80s that were sent to Europe in the waning days of World War Two. Bob did an incredible job and it sort of inspired me several years later when I built this Korean War-era bird. So, here’s the “Salty Dog” at the Cameron Airport.
Thanks for taking a lot at the "Salty Dog". As you can see, I have a soft-spot for the old Monogram quarter scalers. I hope you like this one!
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
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