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Monogram F-86

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, July 2, 2017 12:18 AM

It looks superb to me, Stik. I don't know what mistakes you've made on it, but that yellow almost glows on my screen! Its really, really attractive! :D

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:59 PM

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it. I am satisfied with the end result, but it still has more goofs than I would have preferred. Too many speed bumps with this one.

Route62, I used Model Master Metalizer Magnesium for the wing center. The rest was Humbrol enamel and Model Master acrylic Aluminum 

 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:28 PM

Hi,

That looks really nice.

Pat

1st Group BuildSP

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Saturday, July 1, 2017 10:43 PM

Very impressive. Still a nice kit.

  • Member since
    June 2017
Posted by Chemteacher on Saturday, July 1, 2017 10:06 PM
Awesome work.

On the bench: Revell-USS Arizona; Airfix P-51D in 1/72

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Saturday, July 1, 2017 10:01 PM

Toast Toast Toast

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    February 2014
  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Saturday, July 1, 2017 9:53 PM
Great work Stik! Glad you finished this one

On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, July 1, 2017 4:04 PM

Very nice. Excellent finsh. 

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

                              Tongue Tied

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Saturday, July 1, 2017 3:59 PM
Very nice :D
  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, July 1, 2017 3:55 PM

That's purty! 

  • Member since
    December 2013
  • From: Orlando Florida
Posted by route62 on Saturday, July 1, 2017 3:40 PM

Nicely done.  Way to bring this one back from the shelf of doom.  What did you use for the NMF? 

  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Saturday, July 1, 2017 1:54 PM

Stik, a very nice build of a classic kit!  I remember when it and Monogram's MiG-15 were the only real game in town.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Saturday, July 1, 2017 1:30 PM

Whoa! Nice recovery on the Sabre! Nice mix of finishes, looks good for sure. I need to build an F-86 for the museum, what an iconic aircraft.

Max

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Monogram F-86
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, July 1, 2017 12:51 PM

Where do I start on telling this tale? I began this kit 6 years and two residences ago. It suffered a few mishaps along the way, especially in the paint work/finish area, and so sat sidelined for much of that time. A few months ago I pulled it off the sidelines and knuckled down to completion. I completely redid the finish, which this time came out as I wanted. Then I used so decals that I had in my possession since the 70's... after a couple coats of Microscale Decal Film, just to make sure they would not shatter due to age. They worked flawlessly. 

So after getting a new image hosting site, here is the build.

 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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