PNW_Modeler Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) I am throwing my hat into the ring for the GBNF GB with the 1:48th scale Hobbycraft A-4M. The kit will be OOB with the exception of markings....which will be from Superscale. Here is the cockpit.... The details in the Hobbycraft cockpit suck (not nearly as bad as decals...but close). I scrounged through the spares bin and found an old friend. The old Monogram visor open pilot figure....popular in so many 80's kits. So....I dressed him up.....the only downside is with all the extra stuff in the cockpit now, I didn't have room for the stick....oh well, it was pretty crappy anyway! Edited January 30, 2009 by paul.nortness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
romang Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hey Paul I like your pilot, the visor open gives a nice look. Is it blood on his left arm? Are you building a specific airplane? keep us updated. Regards Roman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Once inside that tight cockpit, no one can see what he is or not holding anyway! Provided you have the canopy close. Anyway, I agreed that dashboard is better than decals! Nice going! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Is it blood on his left arm? No...that was actually the remnants of a red badge that I didn't like so I wiped it.....it was just a trace of red that didn't show until the pic enlarged it. Actually, I changed my entry from a A-4C to a A-4M. There was a conflict with the Mud Movers group build at Finescale, so now the GBNFGB gets the Mike and the Mudmovers get the Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 A little progress.... Hope to have most of the seams filled and sanded and have it ready for paint by tomorrow evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Looking Good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Even when you are not building an F-14 you still make a Tomcat! 311 rocks, great choice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Here's a quick update...... She's all puttied up and sanded, and just sealed up with a coat of Mr. Surfacer 1000. The only thing left is some paint and then attach the rest of the bits, future and decal, future again and weather it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Been awhile since I posted an update..... I just airbrushed today I just need to do a little detail painting (nosecone, tailpipe, etc) and then it will be ready for future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Getting closer..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 it's going to look very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voodoo man 101 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 looking very nice. Good job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks guys.....she's just about ready to roll out to the flight line. I should have it posted in the finished thread tomorrow at the absolute latest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 DONE!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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