bar side Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I have a couple of builds that I am calling done. Not to the standard of many builds but I have enjoyed them. Neither kits is exactly new & the are built out of the box. the F-15 is an A version from Soesterburg (kit by Monogram) and the F/A-18 (boxed as an A-18 also by Monogram) is from Pt. Mugu base of the Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron. Both 1/48. Trying (not very successfully) to use my HAS as a background Both of them with the HAS as a diaorama Let me know what you think 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Two good looking builds right there, very nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Wonderful looking birds! Thanks for sharing. Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Those look rather sharp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very interesting diorama! Of course beautiful aircraft too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hello,Bar Side - Beautiful looking jets in a splendid location.I fancy a visit there myself! Superb work. All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looking good! I have the F 18 in my stash, what was the build like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperchief Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice builds! That HAS diorama is sweet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thank you for the kind comments guys. Looking good! I have the F 18 in my stash, what was the build like? Not bad to build, just a few things that might be worth thinking about. I ditched the connected tail horizontals and fitted them on a new bar fed through after the body went together. Otherwise the main issue is the mold lines and the join under the cockpit up to the nose. Also, most panel lines are raised - you could rescribe, but I didn't. Few panel gaps but nothing some liquid green stuff couldn't hide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very interesting diorama! Cheers, been building it for a while over in the dioramas section: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234987185-building-a-has/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very nice set of airfraft. I like the presentation together with the HAS. Well done Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Like 'em, look good with the HAS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks for the heads up, I'll bear that in mind if life ever allows me 5 minutes to myself. Once again a pair of good lookers. Must admit to having a soft spot for Monogram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Must admit to having a soft spot for Monogram Yes, got to say the fit & finish is generally pretty good for their age - same goes for Revell although many seem to have started off in the same place. Old Esci kits tend to be cheap, but no always so nice to build - just started one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I love Monogram kits, and your builds demonstrate quite well why: 30+ year old models, and they look damn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 I love Monogram kits, and your builds demonstrate quite well why: 30+ year old models, and they look damn good! There is a lot to be said for things looking right. Lets face it, it is best part of 30 yrs since I have seen some of the jets I have built models of flying. So, seeing an F15A from Bitburg or Soesterberg flying at Mildenhall in the early 80s links nicely to a kit I probably fancied getting back then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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