Shelf of Doom GB II - 2018

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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

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

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

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.

taxtp thats my favorite plane nice.

AA very smooth paint.

my latest pics with clear gloss coat and started decals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John stunning f8 especially the pre shading.

Bruce thank you I will give it my best shot 

@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! 

Finished the F-8 last night. 

John

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.

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

First coat of primer on the Hawk 200:

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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

John that F8 looks great. Great paint, decals and weathering. The armaments and stance make it look very mean. That was a good looking jet. Is that circa the Vietnam era? 

the last of the gun fighters.. looking good John

John,

The F-8 looks really sweet!

Looks real nice John.

Got the missiles and bombs attached to the crusader,  now to finish up that resin ejection seat!

John

Falconmod thank you it was an older kit I couldnt save the kit decals oh well..

hogfanfs I used master touch oil paints for the wash and brown and black chalks for the exhaust / gun port stains.

Bish many thanks to you sir.

Griffin thank you great job on that diao.

Jacknewbill  thank you I appreciate it.

Taxtp many thanks . I do have a few more on the shelf. I need to wrap up some stuff be before they get on the shelf.

Hey Nick, your Wildcat looks fantastic. I think the weathering really makes it work. I've always been really interested in Operation Torch, and it had specific marking for allied aircraft too, and colourful Vichy French aircraft too. In my opinion, it would be a great subject for a GB.

Thank you for being an integral part of this GB, your contribution has been both interesting and excellent. I've updated page one.

We've now knocked 3 models of the Shelf of Dooooooooooom ! 

Cheers

Tony

Griffin that diorama as awesome! Not sure how in the world you get the figures looking that real but bravo! The head scarf really turned out well.

Nick the Wildcat is stunning! The effects turned out really well nicely done!

Nick that Wildcat is terrific! Thanks for the props guys 

Nick, thats come out great. I like it.

Griffin, i love it. Really well done and a great little scene.