bashace Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 This is a kit I picked up on Evil Bay some time back, I bought it even though I had heard all the horror stories about this kit. I will be using the "Pink Spitfire" decals from Xtradecal. This particular Jaguar flew 47 missions during Desert Storm. Given the little time left in the GB, I will not dwell much on fixing the ESCI kits shortcomings, just gonna build an airplane. Here we go..... Here's the decal set.... This is the monstrocity boned together.... Here she is with some paint applied. Primered the aircraft in dark green first, may open some weathering options later, we'll see. I then mixed up the best "Desert Pink" I could muster with the available colors I had on hand, of course the pink shows areas that require further attention better than the green did. I'll post more as I progress through the build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 looks good so far, what's so bad about the kit? I've only built the Airfix / Heller kit which isn't the greatest either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Well, other than it being of 1980's style molding, and lacking cockpit detal, I haven't really found anything yet that I would classify as terrible. Most of the online comments about this kit were pretty bad. Really wish they would have included the above wing missile rails, haven't seen a Desert Storm Jag without them. I'm not one of the professional rivet counters, so I may be missing something about the shape, but it looks like a Jaguar to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Well, other than it being of 1980's style molding, and lacking cockpit detal, I haven't really found anything yet that I would classify as terrible. Most of the online comments about this kit were pretty bad. Really wish they would have included the above wing missile rails, haven't seen a Desert Storm Jag without them. I'm not one of the professional rivet counters, so I may be missing something about the shape, but it looks like a Jaguar to me. hmm.. are you going to make a replacement? if you have an extra sidewinder rail that would help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi Benner, ESCI didn't include the rails as an option, I will add them at a later date if I get the motivation to make some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 And work continues, here she is standing on her own legs, need to finish up canopy area and some minor details here an there before she gets her markings/weathering/washes etc. Applied Bare Metal Foil to landing gear struts and applied wash to nose gear strut and wheel well details, still have much to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 that's some fast builidng! Keep on the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks Sebastijan, the deadline is coming at me like an out of control frieght train, I just hope I don't get deployed (which always happens during a GB) before I can finish it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks Sebastijan,the deadline is coming at me like an out of control frieght train, I just hope I don't get deployed (which always happens during a GB) before I can finish it. being the fuselage is just one color and there are few decals, and it looks like you're quite speedy with this build, I don't think you'll have a problem finishing on time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The amount of progress you have made in such a short time is impressive. I wish I could do that. A simple build takes me over six months to complete. Keep it going... Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) May help, but looking wicked so far... Donkeys dick at the back were rubber so could be black, chute cone too with silver plates top and bottom, though fresh could be pink, may or may not be squared off as that is a GR1/1A one with the full cone, squared off different colours see http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&p=260091 also 2 aerials behind cockpit went to one http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/lofive...php?t90589.html does not have appear to have the rudder damper cut out, wonder if it was for the t bird model kit?.. Ex 14 and 20 Sqn jag engineer........... pre G/ War.... been there, seen it and even flown it, so to speak peeps always said not the best kit, but lookong at the job you are doing building it, it looks very good to me. Edited February 15, 2011 by TonyT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 ultimate reference site is http://sepecat.info/b/ hope it helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Finally got the weapon kit in that I'm going to use the CBU-87's from, didn't care much for the CBU's that came with the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 not that it really matters now, but you can also get CBU-87 bombs from Shawn Hull. Personally, I could use those bombs too but that would be the only thing in the JASDF Weapons Set that I would need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm in the same boat, only have use for the CBU-87's. The kit did come with some handy decal stripes in various colors, I hope the red ones are the right size for my P-3C propellor tips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Down to the wire, I work best under pressure (I hope...lol). Here she is ready for decals, still have final detailing and weathering to do, gotta stay focused! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Go go go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Phew, almost out of breath, but I think I can, I think I can... Decals applied, give her time to dry for a bit then some more future to seal decals. In the meantime, got weapon work to finish as well as afterburner nozzles. No more pics until she's finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Great stuff!... It looks like you should just about make it. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unknownraver Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi Ace Is that the same one you brought over to the IPMS Doha meet ? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Why yes, it is the one I brought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice and fast work! I would like to ask you if this kit has raised or engraved panel lines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Yannis, the kit has raised panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yannis Thomas Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks a lot for your reply! ^_^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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