Shorty84 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Considering how much the kit fights you back the outcome until now is great. I was really thinking about adding this kit into my collection when it came out but after seeing that everyone has severe problems during the build I finally decided not to get one. Really a shame for such a new kit. Don't give up... Cheers Markus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Zark, This looks so painful, but your work looks great! Keep it up mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks for your kind comments guys!!!...the truth is that is a "difficult" kit and with my modelling skills there is an increase in "difficulty"... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I like that you decided to open the GIP "ground interface panel," cool idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 main painting is over... online photo storage how to print screen on pc screen shot on pc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nice Zark! Colours look great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Thanks...I am ...really happy with the "paint". When the model is ready I'll (try) to take some proper photos. It really worked the mix of Alcland with gunze, giving tat metal shine to the "skin". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ok ...some progress...mind that the slats were just test fitted... image imagehosting ..decisions... post a picture ...I should post this photo to the F-35 thread...yeap...this aircraft / model is cursed !!! picture upload Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty84 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Ouch!!! So who says modelling is an harmless hobby? Don't give up, the kit looks stunning. Just make sure that you still have all your fingers when the build is finished. :lol: Cheers, Markus Edited April 29, 2015 by Shorty84 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I just need some...opinions...suggestions now! What do you think would be a standard/common operational payload for the F-35C. I like my models to look like "Bombtrucks", but...first of all, I want them to look realistic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taggor Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hey Zark! Not an expert by any means but, a loadout that the current hornets use would be a good starting point I should think. The "C" model, for my understansing would be operated by NAVY/MARINES? I would guess as a good place to start. I am not sure if there are any new weapos designed specifically for the F-35 to use. Hope that helps a little. -Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 The final decision for the "load"...any objections ??? upload images free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taggor Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 JDAMS and GBU-12's! Oh my! (Wizard of OZ reference!) Haha. No objections here but, I would add some AIM-9X's or perhaps some AMRAAM's or both. I should think it would have a pair or two pair of AA missiles for defense but, if configured for a CAS mission with little to no air opposition.... the current load out is plausible I would think. -Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 "Wizard of Oz"...that made me laugh,great comment taggor! Actualy, there is a gbu-12 on the left and a gbu-16 on the right. Of course I am going to add A2A weapons..."stay tuned"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 ...added the lifting mechanism at the front of the canopy that was missing... image hosting 5mb ...and here is the trolley ... the "mechanism" for lifting the Lgb ( the white string is going to be painted metal)...and the associate "mechanism" needed to lift the bomb on the pylon... gif hosting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Well..."we are getting there"... The "lifting mechanism" ready... upload image online screen shot pc ...the model...95,657% ready...better pictures later...I am to tired after the "canopy fitting"...what a nightmare...!!! upload an image 20mb image hosting how to screen capture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 EOTS windows look pretty clear. I believe the door for the boarding ladder can open farther, but with the fit issues you have been listing it might be hard to do without smashing it into the nose gear door. Good job on the canopy handles. Were they PE? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikosmeta Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nice job Pano. Very good overall result Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Aggressor01, thanks for your comments. The door...I checked the net and I have seen it "wide" open..."half" open and in many different angles. PE are the handles given with the kit, and a pain in the you know where to fitt them properly! Thanks Niko! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 ...the diorama setting...I am getting there ...slowly... photo hosting upload photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Ya' know. long time ago I decided to "convert/bash" the Italeri prototype F-35 into an F-35C. I REALLY wanted one on my display shelves. Used the gear and tailhook from an A-6, surgically straightened the engine,folded wing tips, etc. etc. I was really excited when the KH F-35C became available, the only reason I don't have it yet is because I am forcing myself to finish my F-111C "pig" first. :blink: However, watching your struggle with this kit... I'm starting to think my hellish conversion/bash F-35C was less hassle!! Why is it so difficult for some companies to create proper instructions??! I wish some of them would just contract out the instructions job to Tamiya or something. Now I can't decide what to do about the F-35C... wait until someone else releases one and hope it's better? At the rate I am going on the "pig" that might happen before I finish that thing. Thank you for your progress pics and review and commentary! Please continue! Edited May 15, 2015 by Clumber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Clumber...first of all thank you for your kind comments. Now...I seldom find a kit that doesnt cause me a headache, but consider that, my modeling skills are not "top" range,so I have to live with this and I just try ...my best! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The diorama base is looking awesome ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Not top range? Is your goal Olympus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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