P-80 Shooting Star Saggin Dragon

skipper74134

Member since
May 2003

P-80 Shooting Star Saggin Dragon

Posted by skipper74134 on Thursday, May 1, 2008 4:52 PM

I haven't posted pics here much but log in almost dailey to see the fantastic works being brought here. Although I'm not an "expert" I enjoy this hobby and have not been shy in asking questions here to try to "up" my modeling skills and have recieved many replies with excellent advice and tips from you people, with my thanks.

This is a completes older Monogram kit with aftermarket decals from CAM, the paint was my first attempt in using Alclad metal paints, I've grown to love this stuff! Soooo...here goes!

All comments welcome!

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cdclukey

Member since
November 2004
From: Freeport, IL USA

Posted by cdclukey on Thursday, May 1, 2008 4:55 PM

Outstanding work!

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fighterguru

Member since
February 2003
From: north carolina

Posted by fighterguru on Thursday, May 1, 2008 6:32 PM

very nicely done, very clean, just hope I can get the Avenger Im workin on to come out just as nice.

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, May 1, 2008 6:38 PM

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

I have a really soft spot for the P-80 and this build is a real pleasure to look at. Very well done indeed.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 1, 2008 6:47 PM

Very nice build Skipper. The old Monogram kit builds up well, but I really wish a new, modern tool kit would come out. Classic Air Frames announced one a year or so ago as a joint release with Special Hobby, but so far nada.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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12Wings

Member since
October 2007
From: Ontario, New York

Posted by 12Wings on Thursday, May 1, 2008 6:48 PM

Looks awesome!

... Ryan a.k.a. #12

Whoever invented soccer should be worshipped as a god!!

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 1, 2008 8:46 PM

Beautiful work on a beautiful aircraft! Nice to see one of those finished, don't see very many. Well done! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank

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scorpr2

Member since
July 2007

Posted by scorpr2 on Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:10 PM

WOW!!!! Great Job! That was the kit that started it all for me. Love that bird!

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MKelley

Member since
December 2002
From: Coldwater, Mich

Posted by MKelley on Friday, May 2, 2008 7:26 AM

For some one who claims not to be an "expert" it seems to me that you have done an "expert" job on the Shooting Star. That is one tough kit and I know because I have built a couple and my efforts were not nearly as fine as yours.

Great job!

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Friday, May 2, 2008 4:36 PM

Skipper, yuor build makes me want to go out and find that kit. Great job o the Shooting Star!

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brain44

Member since
November 2004
From: Columbia Gorge

Posted by brain44 on Friday, May 2, 2008 7:45 PM

Very nicely done, Skipper! Not only is the nmf first rate, your detailing shines as well! You really have brought this old kit to life! Thanks for sharing, show us more!

Brian

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." John Bernard Books (The Shootist)