picknpluck Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 I got the RF-8G masked, painted, and up on it's landing gear--a very productive weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keroburner89 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Oooooooo yeah! That's come up really good! Nice job in sorting out all the sanding etc. Just noticed the ES-335 in your pic too... damn nice guitars! 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 lookin good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 I had to modify the main gear a little to accurately represent an RF-8G. I also got the exhaust done. The kit part protrudes from the rear by just a bit (1/8" or so). I just sanded the end down so it wouldn't protrude. ALCLAD and a few washes later ..and voila! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Finished up the gear doors, air brake, and Wolfpack bang seat tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 I had decals made for the unit-specific markings (VFP-63 Det. 2) but I messed up the left side tail decal so I masked and painted the tail markings instead using a photocopy of the decals as a template. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 NIIIIIIIIIICE!!!! Great build and your posts make it tougher and tougher for me to resist spending 80€ for the set 😉 Found one on the net, but 80€ plus the donor kit...plus a loooot of effort. And I don't know if I can make that beauty justice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, coneheadff said: NIIIIIIIIIICE!!!! Great build and your posts make it tougher and tougher for me to resist spending 80€ for the set 😉 Found one on the net, but 80€ plus the donor kit...plus a loooot of effort. And I don't know if I can make that beauty justice. Thanks! This has definitely been a lot of work but worth it. It has challenged me in a lot of ways and it's a subject matter that I've wanted to cover for awhile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Excellent recovery on you painted tail! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Decals are on! I used Furball's data set along with a few custom jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 I'm hitting the final stretch...some light weathering and a panel line wash with oils. Now it will sit for a few days to dry out before final clear coat. I'll give it another eyeball between now and then to add/remove weathering, if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketdrvr Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Does the kit/conversion come with all the correct strengthening plates on the fuselage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Rocketdrvr said: Does the kit/conversion come with all the correct strengthening plates on the fuselage? No. I had to scratch build the strengthening plates at the fire and aft corners of the main gear bays. Not that big of a deal. It does have the strengthening plate underneath, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Done. More pics in the display case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dekon70 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spang Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hi Great job. I have one RF-8G in production with C&H conversion. SPang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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