Nicholas1969 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 OK... I'm almost done with sanding. This model has the worst fit ever...Meanwhile I'm working on the weapons. Sidewinders are almost done. Those two are from Revell's Eurofighter kit because the ones from the box looks awful - far too thick. Those yellow caps are homemade. Just some cooper wire and epoxy putty. And now - the problem again: These are Mk84's from Hasegawa wep. set (I have 4 of them and they are still in progress). Problem is - their heads/noses/ are not the same as the ones on the photos that I could find... Is this some kind of cover? Should I try to make something like that, or can I left it like it is now? What was more usual? Hi! The Hasegawa Mk.84's have M904 nose fuses molded into them. They were common for Vietnam era to Desert Storm times, and are still used, I think. The lower photo is of the, I think, an MXU-735 solid ogive nose plug. They are used when the bomb is tail fused. Usually with a M905 fuse. Some other fuses used are the FMU-139 & FMU-152 (M904 replacements), FMU-113 air-burst fuse and the DSU-33 proximity fuse. DSU-33 is the one most folks see nowadays on the JDAM's. Hope it helps! Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0viking0 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Paintjob is finally over. I've toned base color with 4 different shades, and this is what I have now. Glossy and prepared for decals. After few months of sanding and brushing, I'm pretty statisfied with this surface. After decals, I'll put some wash and additional weathering with oils... I'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 excllent work with the detail and paint job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 excllent work with the detail and paint job :) Indeed looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FEDE Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great paintjob and weathering 0viking0, congrats!!! Cheers FEDE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0viking0 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Last update in this thread. Almost done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 That helmet on the side of the cockpit is an awesome touch. Did you just remove the head of a pilot figure or where did you get the helmet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0viking0 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 That helmet on the side of the cockpit is an awesome touch. Did you just remove the head of a pilot figure or where did you get the helmet? Yap, that was head of the pilot... Proxxon + knife and a lot of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0viking0 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 This one is done: more pics here: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=230842 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard_rkt Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I have two 1/32 Tamiya vipers (Thunderbirds kits) that I am going to need decals for. I need SW decals for them both. Where did you get your decals from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 awesome work, lovely paint job and build. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eri Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Can i have a link to view the photos? Cos it has been removed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Excellent work! Great addition to the GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wow, I had no idea the Academy kit could look this good! Very nice. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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