"Century series Jets" GB 2014-2015 * CLOSED *

Thanks Rob.  I sent Stevens International an email a few minutes ago.  Hope they can help.

Rob S.

Craig, try some of the info here:

cs.finescale.com/.../137385.aspx

The guys seemed to have had some success with Trumpeter replacement parts.

Whoever has this kit should buy metal undercart for it. the kit ones are very flimzy.
Mattcoat on, a few more pieces to put onand it is done.




Here is my attempt at building a CL MER with 6 Mk 81's complete with fuse safety wires and flags.

Wow, that looks really sharp.  I should get going on my HB 105 sometime in 2015.  was it a tough build?

Not really, just the undercart that is finiky and flimzy.

Theuns

Sweet looking Thud there theuns.

Epic Thud! I love the addition of the wiring and flags!! Way to go Theuns....lookin' great, as usual

Theuns,

The 105 looks great! And the MER with the Mk 81's wired looks fantastic! 

And thanks for the tip on the undercarriage. I will be building the same kit after I complete two other GB's. 

Theuns, great looking 105! Love the camo and weathering!

Steve

Hi Thuens,

I just started a Monogram 1/48 F101 to keep me out of the way of all the people that are in my house for the holidays.  I have had this kit for a few years and been wanting to build it.  It will be an out of the box build using the stock decals for the plane out of Grand Forks ND.

Just started painting the cockpit and interior stuff that cannot be painted after the fuselage and wings are put together.  

Does anyone have a good airbrush ratio for the Model Masters Aircraft Gray FS16473?  I have had bad luck getting the ratio in the past with this since it is such a thick, glossy paint.  I am using a Pasch VL and MM Airbrush thinner.

Happy Holidays,

Scott

I asked the same question not too long ago.  The most common answer I got was you want the paint thinned to the consistency of whole milk.  Here is a link from the Testor site.  It gives specific ratios for their paint.  Airbrush pressure and distance from the object play a part in how well it goes on.  Good luck.

Craig

 http://www.testors.com/pages/help-and-support/faqs/general-questions/?page=2

scottrc

Hi Thuens,

I just started a Monogram 1/48 F101 to keep me out of the way of all the people that are in my house for the holidays.  I have had this kit for a few years and been wanting to build it.  It will be an out of the box build using the stock decals for the plane out of Grand Forks ND.

Just started painting the cockpit and interior stuff that cannot be painted after the fuselage and wings are put together.  

Does anyone have a good airbrush ratio for the Model Masters Aircraft Gray FS16473?  I have had bad luck getting the ratio in the past with this since it is such a thick, glossy paint.  I am using a Pasch VL and MM Airbrush thinner.

Happy Holidays,

Scott

Yup, flyerduke's got it...the milk comparison is pretty close. I just painted my Phantom with MM enamels and I had to play a bit with the right combo of thinner and psi setting.

I agree with the milk "look" on the paint for spraying.

ModelMaster I found to be a very nice paint to AB.

Scottrc,  shall I put you on the list for the F-101?

Theuns

Thanks guys, I'll practice a bit on some scrap and get work at a getting the distance and pressure set on the airbrush.

Yes, please put me down for the F101.  

Scott

Done and dusted, now I just need a 101, 102, 106  LOL

For now I think this concludes my G B entries :-)

Painted in the colors of the 354th TFS Vietnam.

And then just for fun...

Theuns, you are officially the Thud master. That had better win a prize for MOY. Bang on job...one of the best Vietnam era planes I've ever seen. Thanks for the great show!!

Updated the front page with Theun's epic builds!!

Great work on the Thud Theuns.

Meanwhile, regarding the F101, I forgot what a PIA the fit is on this model.  Spending quality time with sanding sticks and fine grit sandpaper.  Its been and exercise of measure twice, fit twice, then glue.

Scott...you doin' that 1/96 Constitution?? I've always wanted to do one...whataya think thus far?

Hi Rob,

There is a good build log in the Ships section here on FSM on that kit.  As the builder is doing, I would suggest wooden masts and spars and other substitutes to make rigging and the build easier.  

Regarding my F101, still sanding, and trying to get the rotating weapons bay to align.  I will attempt to get a photo set done to show my attempts at building this model.

Scott

Happy New Year to all 'Century Series' Builders!!! Been a slice, looking forward to more 'century' goodness in 2015!! 

I'm gonna try and spend some time on the 107 tomorrow.  I really need to get going on it before I get too involved with the Bf 109 build.  That cracked canopy really deflated my sails.  I'm not giving up though.  I really want that Century badge.

Craig

Happy New Year everyone!!  

I've decided to rescribe the 101.  Making slow progress.  Hope to get some work in this weekend.

Steve

Happy New Year!  Slow work on my F101 as well.  I forgot what the PIA the fit was and how this model was engineered,  The fuselage is together and did the initial sanding.  Now trying to mask off the gear bays and flaps.  This is a bigger project then I thought.  

Please don't get the idea I do not like this kit, it does turn out to be a superb model I do enjoy building it.

Yeah, scott, I've experience that kit in the past. It does do up nicely with a bit of TLC.

I finally got movin' on my 107 today.  I glued the seat in and the 3 piece canopy in place.  I'll re-mask the center piece once it's good and dry.  I still have a little sanding to go until I prime.  Hopefully things will move along once I start painting the exterior.

Craig

That F107 is coming along good, can't wait to see some finish on it.

How dod the pilot eject from that 107??

Theuns

Good question.

I think I remember the seat coming out on extending rails. Plus the fact that an ejection happens VERY fast. The seat would probably clear the inlet in  a few 100th of a second. I would guess that the relative airflow would be more of a concern, as in any high performance jet.

I looked online but did not find anything about the F-107 ejection sequence.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the center canopy section would blow off.  Then the complete seat section would eject riding the rails upward.  Hopefully clearing the intake.  Seems a little hairy to me.