BastianD Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Hi all, With my Academy F-111F Lakenheath Vark nearing the end of the build, my brother asked me to finish his Super Sabre. He had proceeded quite far already, and brush painted this bird. As it was on the bench for several years, I will clean it from dust, give it a gloss coat first to protect the decals and then start the moderate panel line wash. Let’s get this beauty finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 Beautiful decals already on: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) And started with a panel line wash on the tail: Edited April 8, 2022 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 And after cleaning they look perfect “dirty” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 Easily giving it more details with Vallejo wash, very rewarding: left with, right without. just a clean up when dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Same with the fuel tanks, after the wash and 1 to clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 The bird into the panel line wash, let’s see how she comes out: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Started to mask the exhaust area, to get the worn effect that this bird has. Will work with aluminium and copper, and some smoke grey or gunmetal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Looks really good! I love Super Sabres...wish someone made a current new tool version, but yours looks great even for the kit's age. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 It’s one of a kind, and look forward to assemble this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Starts to get into the right direction for the exhaust tone variation: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Way better, tail on. First vertical copper stripes on a basis of gunmetal, and finished with some make-up blue powder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Did some work on the landing gear (not a tail sitter!) and installed the refueling probe: this one needs some bending when warm, to form it on the correct height and direction. kit goes pretty straight forward, not too much amending so that it keeps the work of my brother. some nice metal etched details to add near end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Made some colour difference in a few panels, installed the arrestor hook and installed the fuel tanks and the gear doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Getting in shape: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Beautiful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 15 hours ago, Major Walt said: Beautiful Thank you sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Putting the last decals on the worn engine exterior. Pretty delicate work as they break very quickly in the Micro Set. With some Micro Sol they adhere quite well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) Going towards the finish line with adding some details that were missing: - UHF comm antenna top fuselage scratch built - static dischargers on both wingtips and tail - RHAW antenna just after speed brake scratch built Edited October 19, 2022 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 And bombs on each side of wings: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Wing fences on, open canopy installed and added the small fins to the missiles: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 And final pictures with all ordnance on! Quite a nice bird and love the striking coloured decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 This build has been finished, see here in the Display section: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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