replicant Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hello mates! This is my Fujimi 1:72 Model of a VF-124 F7U-3 BuNo 129587 D409 built in 1993. I polished the glass and not another one had to bite the dust but me. I never made pictures until today Cheers, Thomas 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Wow. I want one of these. Bad. Great looking Cutlass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That is a cracking build, superb finish on that NMF. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Very nice indeed. Cutlass was a very pretty airplane. I like this machine very much from the time about 50 years ago when I've heard about it first time... Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 An odd, quirky looking thing but you’ve made a great job of it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Another very nice model, Thomas- I have come to expect no less from you. Definitely one of Fujimi's better jet kits, IMHO. I have the F7U-3M and the F7U-3P...you might have inspired me to give them a look-see. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Great looking Cutlass ... Wish they had a decent one in 1/48th. But i will look for one if these to fill the hole in my collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Very nice build, good work on the nmf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 HI there, a beautiful model, but that is the norm with you! Congrats!!! I am not a great fan of the US Navy NMF period, but hey, it is still US Navy! Superb JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Superb built and finish of a great looking jet there Thomas. The Fujimi Cutlass is still the nicest kit I've built I reckon, in its day it was unbelievable and still beats many new kits in detail and buildability. I built all three of the boxings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I always had a soft spot for the Cutlass, even from my preschool years. It's a great looking model of a great looking aircraft, although it wasn't perhaps that great in service… Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Absolutely beautiful, I love the Cutlass and especially this scheme. Well done! J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 That is beautiful work. You have absolutely nailed the finish - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Beautiful work, the NMF looks stunning, on a unique looking aircraft. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Pretty. Very pretty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Super looking aircraft,and your build captures it perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Great looking Cutlass there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nice-looking Cutlass you've done there Thomas. I built several of the Fujimi kits many years ago, and its a super little kit- in fact i'd say its one of Fujimi's best efforts- but the combination of the tall nose gear strut, drop tanks and slats makes the "end game" kind of tricky... especially if its painted in a delicate natural metal finish. Have you seen the film footage on Critical Past.com, depicting the Cutlass recoveries, culminating in the infamous crash? Its actually very interesting to watch. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 That NMF is very realistic! What did you use? I love the Cutlass and you did a beautiful job. I didn't realize Fujimi made one in 1/72 -- Thanks for the tip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 That's really top notch! A very unusual aircraft in a superb NMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thank you guys! I am happy that you like my old model too! It was oldie Rub`n Buff and Mr. Metalizer Alu and Steel used for NMF. And polishing, polishing, polishing..... Cheers, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Fantastic NMF. Beautiful ugly plane regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nice Cutlass and a very effective NMF you've achieved there. Very sharp! ATB Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 One of those planes that looked invincible, but sadly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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