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This kit had nice detail but I dont like the tri-colour plastic. There are also some fiddly assembly in the wheelwells.
I dont kno why academy dint mold in throttles or suply a decal for the IP but in this size I think the painting wil be by\usy enough to look OK.
The seats are nice but I added the belts and chute harnass.
IMG_20200522_115557 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
IMG_20200522_115715 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
Theuns
The office is looking very good. Excellent work on the seats which do lack details but you took care of that issue really well. I used resin seats on mine otherwise it's OOB.
I've built a couple of these and they are a lot better and detailed than the Hasegawas.The underwing weapons included in this kit will outfit several different builds. I specially like how Academy runs the seam along the panel line on the fuselage side doing away with the the spine seam eliminating lots of sanding.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
I'm Sorry!
That space is so cluttered I couldn't find anything so---I love it!
Nice, I just got these kit yesterday and I don't like the three color either but I'm watching this.. great looking cockpit btw!
Nick.
My funds for AM parts is Nil at this stage and with work being so scarce I cant afford it anyway.
PJ, did you add any nose balast?
Theuns PJ, did you add any nose balast? Theuns
I added a small sinker to be on the safe side but they sit ok without.
Nice work on the office.
Thanks,
John
That looks great! Looking forward to more pictures of your build progress
Theunsdid you add any nose balast?
Your pit looks fantastic.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
14 / 5 / 2
What are the final markings going to be?
kit supplies onlt one decal option, CAG of sundowners on Corral sea
Just to let you know the kit decals are amazing and of EXCELLENT quality. They go down very well and look like paint and not decals. I used Solvaset as an added punch to melt them down into every surface detail.
Good to hear, a mate did the same kit and reported that his decals dint conform well or react to solution , maybe he got a dud sheet.
I got the basic airframe assembled. The intakes are going to give me hassles I see it now, the front and rear sections do not line up and I hve to either sand the front down or fill up and sand the rer section to match front, eiterway I will loose rivet and pannel detail so I will have to see what section will rescribe easiest.
IMG_20200527_071104 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
IMG_20200527_072209 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
The bottom joints also had gaps that I needed to fill with sprue. Hopefully this will result in a nice smooth joint after loads of sanding.
I cant figure out how all the other guys are building this model so easly without anny issues.....must be me that are causing issues then by trying to get the seams to perfect.
That‘s odd, I built two of these and can’t recall having a fit issue. I also don’t recall using any putty on either one.
It is very possible that I have no clue how to build models LOL
Theuns It is very possible that I have no clue how to build models LOL Theuns
Give yourself credit. I have seen some of your builds and they are very good. Once in a while this crap happens and could be a goof of the molds or one on our side as something so simple as missing a part from properly fiting which throws off the alignment of others.
After more filling,sanding and scribing I decided that its enough and I will have to live with this result.More work may cause more damage.
IMG_20200712_104634 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
As for the exhaust area, this is the base metals - alclad alluminium,alclad pale burnt iron and model master bufing steel. I will use oils to further weather it after painting is complete as it is top uniform now.
IMG_20200809_112802 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
The stabs I am happy with, I didnt want a sharp harsh diference in pannels but at the right angle it works.
IMG_20200809_113118 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
I got the grey on, wanted a faded warn look. Still need to do the grey on the intakes
IMG_20200901_160645 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
Very nice. The panel lines are just right. Looks great.
oooh yeah, decals and its play time !!!!
Academy 1/48 F4 b by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
Very happy to call this one done!
stunning job, weathering is spot on ..
I built the same Academy F4 when it first came out and the decals were a pleasure to work with. I used Solvaset to melt them down and look painted on. As I remember they were Cartograph decals and of excellent quality.
They went on OK, looked good untill I put the satin clearcoat over it all. Then the decals had a look almost like that of silvering. I had to spray gloss clearcoat over it all to get the same texture over paint and decals, then the satin went on well. First time I had to do this, even with poor thick tamiya decals the matt/satin clearcoat never had this effect. but all done now so I am happy with it.
Thats what counts ...
Excellent work. I have this same kit and I love it. You did a marvelous job on it. Something to be very proud of.
Thanx
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