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F-117 Nighthawk in 1/32 (In Flight Pics)


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Here are some closeups:

 

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Note this is only the in-flight mode. I gotta make a transportation/handling case first, and finish the GBUs, and then will take pics in a parked mode - with everything open, the flaperons and ruddervators down, etc. 🙂 a.k.a. ''more detailed''. I hope you like it. The ''parked'' photos.

Edited by my favs are F`s
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Great work; I've been following the build; the wear of the finish and the oil-can effect make it unique. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your work.

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Hi and thanks. The canopy is an aftermarket part - the AFV Club's anti-reflection canopy, and it has this ''special'' coating from the inner sides. I have no idea what is it and how they did it, but it is quite nice looking imo. While for the stretched skin effects - I found out it is called ''oil canning'' effect, and I did it by very subtle scratching of the surfaces in certain patterns, then a little bit more sanding, and the post-treatment payed another major role as well. Check out for example this post 

 with some moments from the ''oil canning'' of the top fuselage. 

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Steve,

 

What more can be said. You really captured the essence and look of the F-117.

 

The stressed skin and variations in the paint are just the tip of the incredibly work you put into this kit.

 

Keep building,

 

Mr. Happy

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