Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) Decals: I originally wanted to do aircraft 56-3440, which was used in Vietnam extensively with active duty USAF units for many years before returning to CONUS and eventually being transferred to the Mich. ANG. After Mich. ANG service, it was flown to the Smithsonian NASM where it is currently in storage for future exhibition. Problem was I had a lot of difficulties in obtaining the decals I used here from many sources. I could not find the white number decals I needed, so it didn't happen. A couple of photographs of the aircraft I depicted can be found at http://www.f-100.org/hun.shtml Looks like it was photographed at an airshow and had a couple of 'zaps' on it from Canadian 434 Sqn. My model will be without those zap markings..... Edited June 13, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Darn Bluenosers! :) From what I read in Milberry's book, it sounds like your Hun got off easy. Some of the things opposing squadrons, and even air forces, did to each other was pretty extensive. All in good fun though. Thanks for the update and clarification Patrick. I didn't think the tan was showing through your metalizers. Like I said, it looked like the tan was being reflected in the aluminum. You're making some serious progress. You should be done by next weekend. Keep it up! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Looks good. your paint job is great. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Darn Bluenosers! :D From what I read in Milberry's book, it sounds like your Hun got off easy. Some of the things opposing squadrons, and even air forces, did to each other was pretty extensive. All in good fun though. The only reason I'm not including the zap markings is that there is no decals for that and I'd never be able to hand-paint it. Just an idea.... I wonder if I sent the pics to Bill at CamMilAir would he be willing to print up a couple....wonder how much that would cost me...? Pictures here: http://www.f-100.org/hun031.shtml ;) Edited June 13, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Saturday's work: Sprayed some flat coat on it. Also wing refuelling probe, nose pitot probe, and 335 gal. underwing tanks in place. Also painted some of the detail stuff in the landing gear wells and applied a oil paint wash in there as well. I'm starting to see light at the end of this tunnel! Edited June 14, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks really nice!! How was the fit of the gunbay covers? I`ve been eying this one since it came out. What weapons are you planning on hanging? Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 How was the fit of the gunbay covers? I'd call the fit of those parts satisfactory. Not Tamiya that's for sure, but not bad either. As for weapons, I plan on using a couple of bombs leftover from my Tamiya F-4C under the outboard pylons. Mich. ANG Huns probably never carried those, but I think they'd look good under there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) Sunday's work: She's up on her wheels and I'm happy to report she sits a little nose-high with the nose pitot probe parallel to the groundline, just like an F-100 should. She's not looking bad, but one thing I don't like is the area immediately forward of the unpainted rear fuselage area. I wanted it discolored along the panel and rivet lines, but it's way, way too dark. Soooooo, fixing that is first on the to-do list for tomorrow. The model is as weathered as I'm going to make it. With a few exceptions, I don't like real dirty model airplanes, so mine are usually fairly clean build with only minimal weathering. Edited July 15, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Patrick Looking great! As a former Hun crew chief I like it.I have that kit but have not done much with it.What colors did you use?OFrom the nose back I see tan,dk. Green and then a grayish color.What is that color?Thanks and keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) It's standard S.E. Asia camo - undersides are grey 36222, topsides are tan 30219, green 34102, and green 34079. I used Xtracolor, but they're available in the Modelmaster brand as well. The Modelmaster 34102 green is darker than the Xtracolor. Don't know which is correct, but it probably doesn't matter much, since once applied, the paint changes when exposed to the elements. The third color back is 34102. Edited June 17, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Looking nice Maestro! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) DONE!!! Thanks everyone for following along and especially for the compliments and words of encouragement!! More pics located in the showcase thread in the GB pinned threads area. Well, that's it, folks! See ya'all next time, ya'hear? Edited July 15, 2010 by Kalashnikov-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CreepyGuy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 What a great looking Super Sabre! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Patrick,,You Sabre is FANTASTIC...and you did a GREAT job.. It was just as much fun watching your thread as chukw...NICELY progressed and well documented.. LOVED IT.. :o HOLMES :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Patrick, A job well done! Very nicely finished with some very subtle weathering. Excellent work. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 The engine:Over engineered! Not only does this kit have an engine, but it has this plastic and photoetch compressor unit. It will never be seen and that's a good thing because it looks bad. My model will be all closed up, so I'm only doing minimal assembly and painting here: Also includes a ficticious turbine that I ended up cutting off in order to fit the Aires resin 'burner can: Do you think a real jet engine has all those ejection pin depressions inside? I surely hope not! Here the kit supplied engine nose has been replaced by an accurate one from Master Details. When deciding whether or not to buy this, I asked Ben Brown if this was actually visible through the intake from the nose. He says the bottom part is if a flashlight is used. I'm not sure if this model will ever go to a contest or not, so I gave it the benefit of the doubt and added it: Engine components prior to final assembly and painting The resin exhaust nozzle is the F-102 type; a must if you're doing an ANG aircraft: Test fitting some of the internal fuselage components. There's a lot in there, so I'm anticipating fit problems when I join the fuselage halves. Now, I have to deal with a couple ugly seams running up the intake duct. I'll be back...... Just assembled my "J-57 engine" today what a ridiculous waste of photoetch and plastic.Assembling the thing in quarters was ridiculous with no locating pins.Thank God it will be almost all unseen inside the fuselage.Also cut off forward part of intake and fuselage for Zacto nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't know how I missed this one, great build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Did you take it to Kalamazoo today?If so I saw it and it looked great.I saw it where you sign in and looked around to meet you but I missed you.The next time I saw it was with the 1/32 aircraft on the table with another fine looking F-100D.How did you do with it?Congrats it turned out great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eagledocf15 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Keep up the great work!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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