Shelf of Doom GB II - 2018

Thanks for the comments guys.  It'll be nice to finally finish this F-8, it's been sitting around so long that the newer weapons pylons paint looks newer than the white on the bottom of the plane.  I need to dirty up the pylons so they aren't so brite white.   And finish painting the ejection seat.

John

First coat of primer on the Hawk 200:

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Eric, good progress on the Hawk, it looks nice and smooth now.

John, that's an interesting issue that could only happen on the Shelf of Dooooooom. I think your plan should fix it up OK.

John, I think that kit is known for being a pretty average fit, at least that's the impression that I've always had. Nice work though. Those Aztec sheets always seem to be nice and colourful, I should get the 1/72 version for the few Kfirs I've got in the stash.

Cheers

Tony

I have another kit its in painting stage. I lost interest in it about four years ago, it a Tamiya A6M5/5a its a pricey kit didnt like the dark green maybe I give it another go.

Finished the F-8 last night. 

John

@Nick,

From what I see of the Zero, it looks quite good. I'm looking forward to seeing you finish!

@John,

Beautiful finish on the F-8. Turned out exceptional! 

John stunning f8 especially the pre shading.

Bruce thank you I will give it my best shot 

John, that F8 is awesome! Dang that is good. What a great looking plane and all the armaments look devistating.

Thanks,   I love the f-8,  lots of other color schemes to do too.

John - Your Crusader looks really good. I always think when you have one of those bright schemes, you have to be careful that it doesn't look toyish. Yours looks like a reaslistic representation of an aircraft. I like the finish a lot. Thank you for your first contribution to the GB. I'll update page one, as this is 

The fourth model that we've saved from the Shelf of Doooooooom.

Cheers

Tony

Nick, I like the look of your Zeke too. I'll be glad to see it get what it deserves. I've added it to the roster.

Cheers

Tony

I'm going to add in another shelf queen for myself. I started this P-47 for the Thunderbolt GB 2 or 3 years ago, it never got off the ground. I've found myself painting the Curtiss prop and engine this week, so I might as well stick it in here.

Trouble is, I think I've decided on a scheme from the decal stash that needs a Hamilton Standard prop, so I'll have to paint that one too !

Cheers

Tony

John the F-8 looks superb. I really want to lear to shade like that!

Camouflage scheme applied to the Hawk: Dark Green (BS381-241) over Dark Sea Grey (BS381-638)

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taxtp thats my favorite plane nice.

AA very smooth paint.

my latest pics with clear gloss coat and started decals.

Checking in with my choice for the color which is MM French Blue mixed with some MM True Blue Pearl. I know little about pearl paint finishes and mixed them 4/1 which might not have been enough pearl. I recently learned some new tricks from some folks over in the  Bomber build and decided to use them to do my first motor wiring job which I think looks pretty cool even though it will be hidden under the hood. I am going to drill out the tail pipes now as well. I just need to finish the enterior clean up and start with clear coats and exterior chrome.

That is looking good bud. Dang that blue on black interior is boss! 

Just about ready for paint - KFIR in US Marine aggressor markings soon!

taxtp

John - Your Crusader looks really good. I always think when you have one of those bright schemes, you have to be careful that it doesn't look toyish. Yours looks like a reaslistic representation of an aircraft. I like the finish a lot. Thank you for your first contribution to the GB. I'll update page one, as this is 

The fourth model that we've saved from the Shelf of Doooooooom.

Cheers

Tony

 

 

John

Finished my Mirage IIIc over the weekend,  Ya hoo!  just need to add a little filler in the joint for the front wind screen and a little paint and should look better.

John

Great job on that John, that seat is really nice.

Thanks Bish,   PE on ejection seats is one of my least favorite things to do.

John

I know what you mean, getting the seat belts to look right is pretty tricky.

John What a great looking Mirage. Love the camo. I think the Mirage III is a great looking plane and it served the IAF well. Very cool. 

Great job on the Mirage John. That's a good looking scheme for it too. You're finishing these up at a rapid rate ! Thanks for the outstanding contribution.

What's up next ? 

This is the 5th model rescued from the Shelf of Dooooooom !

The first page has been updated.

Cheers

Tony

Ha Tony!  Like the rescue animals commercials.  We should do a collage with Sara Mclaughlin playing in the background

I had a club build day on Saturday, so I spent quite a bit of time on my 1/72 Jug. Basic construction is complete and I've since primed it. I was happy with the cockpit but then forgot to photograph it before I closed it up.

I'm going to do something a little different with this one. I've given it a coat of aluminium, and used little bits of Maskol where I want some chipping, subtly of course. Now I'll spray the camo then remove the Maskol. Usually I add the chips after the paint work, but I want to see if there is a discernable difference in this scale.

Cheers

Tony

Tony that's coming along nicely. From the one pic the instrumentation and dials look great. Did you paint it?

John beautiful kfir clean build!

Tony looks good Im interested in the chipping

the zero has the decals on and ready for wash.

Liking the look of that Nick.