Mach82 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys. Well it seems ages since I last posted a build, but here is my first build completed for 2016. It was part of a group build and my project was a dio featuring 'Thors Hammer', a F-100D Super Sabre of the 309th TFS based at Tuy Hoa, South Vietnam. In between day to day life, it took around 3-4 months to complete and to say that I thoroughly enjoyed every part of the construction would be an understatement. I was fortunate in being able to visit the Newark Air Museum just down the road from me for some up close and personal viewing of the 'Hun' which greatly helped me in achieving the weathered/used look. For its age, the kit went together beautifully with some amazing detail. I used Eduard PE for detailing the cockpit and some external areas and some scratch building in the forward E and E bay. For the metallics, I used the new AK Extreme Metal paints and for the weathering a combination of Flory washes and pigments, AK washes, rock salt techniques and hairspray for the chipping effects. I have included a few photo's of the aircraft 'closed up' as I think the F-100 looks best this way (sleek and mean) but for the dio, I have opened panels, opened the canopy and positioned the flight controls for interest. Also it would have been very rare to have seen the dive brake open on a parked 'Hun' without incurring the wrath of the crew chief, but I used a little 'artistic licence' here. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I did building this subject ..... A few shots 'closed up'...... And now a little bit of fun ..... I hope you enjoy ..... Edited February 11, 2016 by Mach82 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 That is outstanding!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 stunning work.... great job on the scheme and weathering looks very nice indeed and a great looking dio...... very nice work... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Wow!!! I'm speechless. Incredible work. Bravo. Polo. :wow: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Looks great! I like your rendition of the burnt paint round the engine on these aircraft. Regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housesparrow Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Haha, I couldn't find the like button fast enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hello.Mach82 - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'F-100' I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the realistic weathering.She is a resplendent tribute to the type and a credit to your skills. All the best,Paul. Edited February 6, 2016 by mcdonnell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 That is one great build. The finish is so good I can smell hot metal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Top class work sir, you just stole the show!! Superb weathering technique and great attention to detail - a stunning model, very well done!! :coolio: :thumbsup: Kev Edited February 6, 2016 by Mr Modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Quite extraordinary. Congratulations Absolutely amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I can see so much pride in that build, stunning finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Absolutely superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Wow, that's a lesson in weathering, stunning diorama too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Absolute stunning! As woody37 said: A lesson in weathering! Perfect! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Fantastic build, paint and dio`, really nice work all round, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 That's a stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hey, c'mon. Can't have just once distance shot of the flag bearer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 nice worn look, good job, I like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Absolutely stunning. Great kit, weathering and display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Well smack my gob ! That's an absolute stunner Mark. :thumbsup2: (In fact, if Mr Kipling were in the room, he'd be bound to say "It's exceedingly good !!!") Now tell me, do you do commission work ? mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I love the Sabre family and your Hun is absolutely beautiful. Great work and very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Oh, that is a real leasure! Ilike it!!!! Stunning!!!!! Work of art (no, no- ART!!)!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 An absolutely top class build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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