Cop Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mike Reeves sent me the AFV F-5E as he heard through the grape vine that I was after one. Cheers matey And here it is. It's an absolute dream to build and even Tamiya could learn a thing or two from AFV when it comes to fit. I used Eduards prepainted etch for the panels but wasn't to happy with either the colour of the gray or the flat lifeless surface you end up with . So just to complicate things for myself I masked of the etch and resprayed the gray. Then using very fine plastic rod, I cut it down and added all the switches. I'm really happy how it came out. The fit of the main parts is just oustounding. The intakes comprise of about 5 pieces either side. With no filler and very minimal prep work this is the result I achieved. More than happy with that! (Ignore the white bits I neglected to brush them off. There just plastic shavings from a bit of sanding fitting the etch in the pit). A quick push fit to see how big it's going to be. Loving this kit that much that I'm having trouble to stop and take photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tripio Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi Cop, very nice one. How did you accented the cockpit?Oil washes were used. Don't be shy,send those pictures. I could see them through the whole day. Regards,Laz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Cop, Have you decided on some markings? I found two old sets of MicroScale Decals (A NASA bird and International Freedom Fighters) which were designed for the Monogram kit but they look like they will fit. Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 That is one outstanding job on the pit, none better to my knowledge. Ya know mate...you're not helping my problem any with this excellent cockpit . I'm trying not to desire so many kits, but when I see something like this it just drives it, and I see something else I just gotta have, will I do as good on my pit as you did, probably not, but it doesn't stop that yearning to get the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.linus Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 wow!!! really great work ! can't wait to see where you go with this kit! i want one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cop Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Cheers guys. Laz, your quite correct. It's just oil washes, with a bit of dry brushing. Clif give into the dark side you know you need one . Cheers for tho offer Sharksmouth. Sorry i don't know your name. But I'm going to be going with the kit decals. Which strangely enough is the vf-111 Sundowners with sharks mouth. Heres a few of more pics. The pit is done barr the joystick. The canopy is just a friction fit at the moment, as is the Canopy retraction mechanism. So I can remove them to mask off the pit easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 nice job my friend,the PE parts gives more life to the cockpit cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 great start so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 good work. Neat start. LOVE rhe cockpit and the IP panel and the seat belts are super-duper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cop Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) Haven't updated is in while as I ran out of paint. For some strange reason the girlfriend wouldn't believe me! May have something to do with the several hundred I have, of loads of different manufacturers but still no FS36375. I'm using gunze as well, for this build.l Which isn't readily available in the UK apart from one supplier. Who is out of stock. But thanks to a friend coming to the rescue I could push on. This was all done freehand after a couple of beers IMG]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/Cop9885/F-5E/308ab7c1.jpg[/img] Thanks for looking. Nige. Edited July 2, 2011 by Cop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Very nice looking. That rivet and panel detail looks so out of scale though, but you're doing wonders with that kit! Keep it up! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Cop What do you use for lighting when shooting your photo's ??? Thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maly149 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 dang you build fast!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tripio Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 This was all done freehand after a couple of beers Thanks for looking. Nige. Hello Nige, in this case I need to drink more beer... My painting skills are far behind this level. Very nice job until this point,more updates please. Regards,Laz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cop Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Cheers guys. Yeh I find the beers steady my aim lol. As for the lighting it's a very simple affair. The main lamp overhead then two spots from my photo cube to soften the shadows from overhead and add fill light. Truth been known though, the spots lack the power to be used with the light cube so I'm looking for new cheap ones. Here's a pic. Sorry for the quality I used my iPad. but you get the idea. Nige. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks Nigel!!! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cop Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 A milestone reached, the decals are on. And the all important sharks mouth. Nige. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sven Harjacek Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Looks really nice! Nice pictures too. Kind regards,Sven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Wow! Looks great. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The Sundowners will be proud of this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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