Monogram Mafia III

My number two build is a 'what is scheme". A "F-105D Night-Stick-II" Night attacker bomber/Attacker. Revell Kit 1/48

Cockpit:washed

Thanks guys! Glad you like the work so far.

modelcrazy....I enjoyed watching Tour of Duty when it was on with the Stones "Painted Black" song starting out the show.

That 104 should be a sweet build.

Love the interior of your Fokker, PJ!!

TAD

Great progress, everyone!  Who says Monogram kits don't make good models?

Thanks guys!

I wasn't happy with the kit's thick control stick so I scratched out another from sprue and pe which looks more to scale.

The ammo box and oil tank were scratched out of plastic sheet so something is there instead of a hole. I really did not want to spend so much time in this kit but looks like every time I find something else to improve.

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Now when the fuselage is closed up that big hole is gone.

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Good lookin' builds, y'all!

stikpusher

PJ, that wood work is beautiful! I definitely need to learn your technique for that and add it to my bag of tricks.

Eagle, nice to see that classic jeep and gun kit coming along. I cant wait to see that one done. Any plans for particular markings?

Hey Stik!  The kit comes with decals for 3 different markings....MP, Medical, and Utility.  I think I'm going utility since she will be towing the AT gun.  I have  her painted up and am working on some weathering on her now.  that and a little on the AT gun too.  Should be done soon, then it will be time for the Mig!

Eagle90

the Baron

Plasticjunkie--that floor is excellent!  Your grain technique came out beautifully!

Eagle90--I love your choice of that Jeep kit.  I built that as a kid, and I remember comparing my finish to the photos in Shep Paine's "Tips on Building Dioramas" brochure that went with it, and thinking, "Mine doesn't look anything like that..."

Thanks Baron!  Man, those Shep Paine brochures were awesome weren't they?  I wanted my C-47 to look as good as his, but never could get there.  And the polka dots on the B-24!  As a kid it amazed me how he did that!

Eagle90

Looking good! I love that IP! I managed to get the Bearcat done but so far no chance for pics yet. Very close to finishing the F-4B so hopefully soon I'll be able to post both as done!

Looking forward to seeing more guys!

Did a little more work on this little guy. I shaved off the clunky control arms on the ailerons and elevators that will be replaced by thin pe  pieces.

The clunky hand grabs were glued in and when dry were cut off and sanded smooth. They too will be replaced with pe parts.

Broke out my Micromark mini punch set and punched out some instrument faces from my spares.

A few instruments on the wood dash

I did used the kit seat which believe it or not had he correct shape, just sanded it a bit to thin it and painted it dark brown and added the pe belts. The seats also got the tubing detail but it's barely vible when the fuselage halves are joined. I will be closing the fuselage soon but I still need to make the ammo box. The pe control pedals are there but are covered by the IP.

Did a little more work on this little guy. I shaved off the clunky control arms on the ailerons and elevators that will be replaced by thin pe  pieces.

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The clunky hand grabs were glued in and when dry were cut off and sanded smooth. They too will be replaced with pe parts.

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Broke out my Micromark mini punch set and punched out some instrument faces from my spares.

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A few instruments on the wood dash

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I did used the kit seat which believe it or not had he correct shape, just sanded it a bit to thin it and painted it dark brown and added the pe belts. The seats also got the tubing detail but it's barely vible when the fuselage halves are joined. I will be closing the fuselage soon but I still need to make the ammo box.

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Revell 1/48 F4U-4 Complete. I would prefer the underside picture in the 'finished section". The frontal picture does not look so well. Either way do as you wish.

Dawg

Even though it's an older mold, as per reviews  and discussions I have read it's still more accurate than the new Trumpeter. The molded details are fantastic.

The Warhawk is looking good, Woody! Looking forward to seeing her in full war paint.

plasticjunkie

Dawg

Got that Hun in my stash. That is one excellent model.

I like the included decals but when I do mine I think I will get the same markings but aftermarket. I had some issues with the kit decals I used on my Monogram  F-101. they were ok but took tons of Solvaset to snuggle them down on some spots.

Yep, I'm looking forward to this one, plasticjunkie. Even though the plane has a 1980 copyright date molded to the bottom of the wing (sanding took care of that), the decals are dated 2001, so maybe they'll be of decent quality. They look very good, all the colors line up, the small stencils are actually readable, and they don't seem as though they'll be translucent. But, with a silver paint job, translucency shouldn't be an issue.

stikpusher

MMmmmmmm, a HUN.... Nice! What markings do you plan to use DD?

Not sure yet, Stik. More than likely, I'll use the TAC Fighter Weapons Team markings (kit decals), which was based at George AFB in California back in 1958. But, that could change if I find a good aftermarket set that has lots of color. My dad used to work on these things when he was in the USAF (crew chief) from 1956 - 1964. Wish I had some pictures of his plane, but as far as I know, he never kept any aircraft pictures of his Air Force days. Too late to ask him now.

Ok, I've got the old girl ready for paint

DOH!!! I forgot something.  1964 huh?

Here she is with her new paint job

Dawg

Got that Hun in my stash. That is one excellent model.

I like the included decals but when I do mine I think I will get the same markings but aftermarket. I had some issues with the kit decals I used on my Monogram  F-101. they were ok but took tons of Solvaset to snuggle them down on some spots.

MMmmmmmm, a HUN.... Nice! What markings do you plan to use DD?

Well, guys, since I have finally finished my Hasegawa 1/32nd Fw-190D-9, I can now start on my first of two for this Group Build. I'll be starting with the F-100D:

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Just bought Len Lundh's F-100D/F Super Sabre Walk Around book to help me along with her. I'm planning on a colorful paint scheme for this one, but that could change a million times before I get to the paint stage.

Modelcrazy, your Hind looks great! I like the display base, too.

I have one of these that came in a bulk purchase a while back.  It's partially built but your making me think of resurrecting it.

I hear ya, Stick!!!  It is good to look at our past follies in hindsight with a cool, refreshing beverage that relieves the pain!!!  I miss those days some times, until my knees and back start hurting, thinking of those light infantry rucks!!

modelcrazy

Your Hind looks very good. The blade droop looks very realistic and your paint came out very good. I really don't see anything wrong with it and you should be very happy with the results.

As for the washes I have found that on glossy surfaces it just washes off unless you want the effect on panel lines, louvers, or sharp details. I like using washes for color modulation over a flat surface so it is absorbed and does not roll off as with gloss. The flat gives it a bite into the surface and gradually changes the tone.  

I'm not completely happy about the finish. I used Acrylic for the color coat which made it very dull. I then sprayed gloss lacquer so I could lay down a black wash. This did not go as well as planed, the wash was too thin and just beaded off. I then thickened the wash and applied, but then I couldn't get enough of the excess off to be happy with. So in frustration I decided this will be a very dirty Hind (I've seen pictures, there are some). So I then lightly sprayed some exhaust streaks, and sprayed a dull coat to knock down the gloss.

I didn't like my method, does anyone have a better one?

I've ordered a canopy for the Hun from Squadron last night. So I will be building a F104C and F100D. COOL!

Steve

All good times I am sure... at least now in hindsight and over a cool refreshing beverage anyways... Out of deference to those that I drove and/or RTO'd for once upon a time, I will only say that I have partaken in similar adventures... at their direction of course... abd leave it at that.

and some related famous last words... "sure I can land nav - see my Ranger tab?"

Lets just say that most stereotypes have their basis in fact somewhere back along the line...

Stick,

As a former Louie, I can say that I was geographically challenged a time or two, but not as bad as a fellow LT who led an entire TOW company into the Korean DMZ, putting the entire 2ID on alert for a couple of days.....but you are entirely correct.  Some of our young officers still play up and reinforce that hideous stereotype!!!  (I was blessed with great NCOs that kept me straight!!! ....and at least I had enough common sense to listen to them!!   

The invention of the GPS has definitely infringed on the development of young officers!!

Gosh, thanks modelcrazy

Glad to help stik.