Kurt H. Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I want to do a quick test mule build in 1/48, or maybe 1/72 to try a new brand of paint and weathering techniques. I want to work on panel line washes, so engraved panel lines are needed. This will all be practice for a major project. I wanted to build a monogram F-105, since it goes together quickly but it has raised panel lines and I do not want to take the time to scribe. I want this kit to fit well so I do not want to do a ton of filling and sanding. I also need this to not be too fiddly. I do have an AMT F-4C, but the last time I built that kit I seem to remember the fit on the lower part of the forward fuselage was not so good. The only kit that comes to mind right now is a Tamiya A-1, but I am not too familiar with a lot of kits out there, so maybe you all have some ideas? I know Hobby Boss has an F-105 but I am not sure how fiddly it is. Priority is easy & quick to build. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hasegawa 1/48 A-7D, this has been on my to-do list since birth..... This kit goes together nicely, build it wheels up speed brake down, nice presentation. I did an "E" model this way, ran a curved acrylic rod up the exhaust, attached to a base. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DONG Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1/48 Hasegawa F-4E comes to mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 How about 1/72 Meng F-102. The have a SEA boxing. A simple kit with very nice moulding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I second both the A-7D & F-4E by Hasegawa but the A-7 may be a little easier build. Both good choices! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Does the E go together pretty easily? I do have two of the Pro Modeler early E kits. no pesky leading edge slats.... I also have the A-7D, I bought it 17 years ago along with PE and a resin seat with the idea of doing a detailed build. I even tried to sell it twice on ebay but both bidders never paid, so I guess that means I was meant to build it. The Meng 102 looks like a good choice which I never would have thought of. Ends up the paint I wanted to use does not yet offer fs36622 so I can hold off for a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 The E goes together fairly easily. This is the slatted E but you get the idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Lynch Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Tamiya 1/48 A-1H Skyraider. The kit falls together. Paint it as a Sandy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I also agree about the 1/48 Hasegawa F-4. I have built the F-4G and it really was a quick build. I built mine in three weeks. It's not an E nor is it SEA camo (Euro I) but they do build into a nice model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Plus one for the F-4 This is the promodeler. I brush painted this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) How about a F-86? http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/F-86F-Sabre-Jet-in-Vietnam-War-Camouflage-Livery-2F3XC5FUQGZ.html http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Air-Force/North-American-F-86H-Sabre/2316919 Edited August 7, 2017 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 24 minutes ago, Spectre711 said: How about a F-86? http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/F-86F-Sabre-Jet-in-Vietnam-War-Camouflage-Livery-2F3XC5FUQGZ.html http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Air-Force/North-American-F-86H-Sabre/2316919 The sabre looks nice in SEA camo. I do plan on a 1/72 F-86H but I was not sure if the special hobby kit is a quick and easy build. I once owned an Academy F-86F but I sold it and never built it. Does that kit or the Hasegawa kit fit well and build easily? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I haven't built any in 1/72 but here the Fujimi and the newer mold Airfix are supposed to be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baronred3 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Over thinking! look on your shelf and pull something off! it sounds like you want to experiment with the new paints so just pull one of those kits you have on your shelf and put it together, than spend your time painting! Enjoy! Cheers Baronred3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyrens Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 The F-4 has been mentioned several times... however, the Hasegawa long nose phantom is a mix of recessed (main fuselage/wings), and raised lines (sprues from the older kits...pylons, drop tanks, and other bits). It also requires some finesse in assembly, as does most of their phantom kits, and some filler around the wing/fuselage underside joint, intakes, etc. They can be built quickly..but they are some work. If you truly want a quick build, that also has a good level of detail, you cant go wrong with the Hasegawa F-104C (and Caracal decals for the SEA scheme). http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd48102.html The kit is a VERY easy build and looks great when done. Its also small enough that you can do your experment without having a 2 square feet of plastic to cover (such as an F-4) I have one in SEA camo in progress now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 hour ago, andyrens said: If you truly want a quick build, that also has a good level of detail, you cant go wrong with the Hasegawa F-104C (and Caracal decals for the SEA scheme). http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd48102.html Ahh yes I have that kit ... and those decals. I am building an F-104 now in the modern Luftwaffe GB I did think of this one, but I ran into a bit of trouble with the bulkheads interfering with the fit of the fuselage halves. Did you encounter this, and if so how did you deal with it? Aside from that, as long as I do not try filling in the rivets again, this kit does fit well and is pretty straightforward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyrens Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Kurt H. said: Ahh yes I have that kit ... and those decals. I am building an F-104 now in the modern Luftwaffe GB I did think of this one, but I ran into a bit of trouble with the bulkheads interfering with the fit of the fuselage halves. Did you encounter this, and if so how did you deal with it? Aside from that, as long as I do not try filling in the rivets again, this kit does fit well and is pretty straightforward. no issue with the bulkheads myself. However, I also followed the DACO advise within their correction set and did not glue the bulkheads into the fueselage, but instead left them floating (the landing gear bay assembly). I then secured once the fuselage is closed and before adding the bottom fuselage plate. Nice F-104G by the way, that is really looking nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. It seems I already have what I need in my personal hobby shop, and i did not even know it, which is what I was hoping for when I posed the question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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