Falconxlvi Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 6 hours ago, BastianD said: And then this: the tail is bending to left towards the top!! Anyone good advice how to correct it? Blow dryer will also work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Falconxlvi said: Blow dryer will also work. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arg Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 BastionD - Your build is coming along nicely! I'm also working on this kit, and will be following your build. One item I found helpful is adding the "vent grills" to the top of the fuselage. I found a modeling item on E-Bay (Steel Spirit AW-130 Detail Up Metal Parts Photo-Etch Vent) that is made for Gundam (sp) robot models. There's multiple sizes in the set, and after trimming they give at least a representation of the vents (see photo). Some of the small vent indentations in the plastic need to be slightly widened to fit the photo-etch. Hope this helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 19 hours ago, arg said: BastionD - Your build is coming along nicely! I'm also working on this kit, and will be following your build. One item I found helpful is adding the "vent grills" to the top of the fuselage. I found a modeling item on E-Bay (Steel Spirit AW-130 Detail Up Metal Parts Photo-Etch Vent) that is made for Gundam (sp) robot models. There's multiple sizes in the set, and after trimming they give at least a representation of the vents (see photo). Some of the small vent indentations in the plastic need to be slightly widened to fit the photo-etch. Hope this helps! Thanks, they look great indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 9:44 PM, arg said: BastionD - Your build is coming along nicely! I'm also working on this kit, and will be following your build. One item I found helpful is adding the "vent grills" to the top of the fuselage. I found a modeling item on E-Bay (Steel Spirit AW-130 Detail Up Metal Parts Photo-Etch Vent) that is made for Gundam (sp) robot models. There's multiple sizes in the set, and after trimming they give at least a representation of the vents (see photo). Some of the small vent indentations in the plastic need to be slightly widened to fit the photo-etch. Hope this helps! Been working on your advice, although not with metal etched but very thin plastic: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Owl Models Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Those annoying panel line scribe skips can be easily removed with 3M glazing and spotting putty it's ultra thin great open time and sands glass smooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Night Owl Models said: Those annoying panel line scribe skips can be easily removed with 3M glazing and spotting putty it's ultra thin great open time and sands glass smooth. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Again some progress made with preparation of filling sanding and some parts already airbrushing. also prepared the canopy in future and taped and covered it. prepared the engines inside and ready to be sprayed outside. Edited April 5, 2021 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Major Walt Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 How did you fix the tail fin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Major Walt said: How did you fix the tail fin? Not yet, will try it later on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BastianD said: Not yet, will try it later on. Things are looking good. I don't know if you're aware but there is a resin "Trophy" tail for the F-111F as well. I ordered one from BNA Model World along with some other resin goodies for the F-111. Also, are you using the kit canopy? There is a vacform canopy which corrects the shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Things are looking good. I don't know if you're aware but there is a resin "Trophy" tail for the F-111F as well. I ordered one from BNA Model World along with some other resin goodies for the F-111. Also, are you using the kit canopy? There is a vacform canopy which corrects the shape. Thanks, I already saw one from OzMod, just need to see how the tail comes out after heating and attempting to correct. the standard canopy fits really well luckily so I continue with that one. I even have two, so I think it try to use the 2nd to make an open canopy too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RyanAvery Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) It looks very cool ! Edited April 8, 2021 by RyanAvery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 8:59 AM, Major Walt said: How did you fix the tail fin? I finally made it with a hair dryer, and think it’s pretty good now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Here she is in her primer, big black crow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Worked today on scaling the camouflage pattern towards the real size of this plane, from a Hasegawa 1/72 F-111F. Nice copy and scotch job, exactly the right format. And good guide to airbrush all 4 colours in right dimension. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mr Matt Foley Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Any chance you would be willing to share your scans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Any chance you would be willing to share your scans? Of course Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I love it. Fantastic job, especially the cockpit. I have 2 of those in my stash. One of these days I might give it a try. If I can do half as well as you, I’ll call it a success. I can’t wait to see the camo. This is going to be awesome 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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