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    My Shelf of Shame

    in KUTA 2021 GB

    Posted · Edited by arfa1983
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    Finally done! Very far from perfect, and for sure one of my most challenging builds. But I am so happy with the finished product and how it looks. 

     

    I also learned a lot somehow by tackling something outsode my comfort zone. I think I'll stick to 1/48 jets though!

     

    I look forward to seeing everyone in the F15 STGB. It's no secret. The F15 is the best looking airplane ever! 

     

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    Hasegawa F/A-18A Adversary COMPLETED 03/04/2022

    in F/A-18 STGB Part 2

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    Just now, Evil_Toast_RSA said:

    After a little break to get started on another GB, back to the Hornet. 

     

    Got something done that always makes my sphincter clench, seam removal on clear parts. 

     

    Before: 

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    I really, really need to get another grade of Tamiya polishing compound, using the finest one takes ages. 

    Can you please explain how you do this exactly? I use fine sandpaper then micromesh then toothpaste followed by a dip in thinned Gunze Aqueous clear, but it doesn't turn out as good as what you have done. 

    1/48 Meng F/A-18F RAAF 1 Squadron

    in F/A-18 STGB Part 2

    Posted

    Wow it's already February! Better get a wriggle on! 

     

    I removed seam and polished and dipppppped the canopy today. So it should  be nice and dry by weekend to mask up and start priming and painting. Painting shouldn't take too long so it should be a quick sprint to the finish! 

     

    I want to start the Attack group build and I feel that my likely selection for that one is going to be a bit of a marathon. I will make my final selection once I have this F18 a little closer to finished. That way I can change to something simpler if I don't think I'll have time.

     

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    My Shelf of Shame

    in KUTA 2021 GB

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    Got the matt coat on using Mig lucky varnish. I think it works pretty well. Spray with high pressure at 15-20cm and don't let it pool. I did a teething coat then came back and gave it 6 or 7 thin coats letting it dry for 4 or 5 minutes between each one.

     

    Tomorrow night I hope I can spray back end gloss black then alclad it and do final assembly! Woohoo!

     

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    My Shelf of Shame

    in KUTA 2021 GB

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    Almost finished with this. Just a Matt coat, then the steel/metal areas at the back to do.

     

    I did a simplified design on the fuel tank because the decal colours didn't match the camp colours and it also just shattered when put in water.

     

    Hopefully can get this finished next weekend!

     

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    1/48 Tamiya F-14A VF-14 Tophatters

    in KUTA 2021 GB

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    Slowly inching towards that finish line. I have missiles done, landing gear doors done, and anti glare panel painted! 

     

    I'm not sure if I should give it a matt coat. I know these planes were semi gloss finish, but I think the matt coat may look better. 

     

    I also painted the missile noses the wrong colour, but anyway, I like the light tan colour. 

     

    Now just the matt coat and the burner cans then she'll be done!

     

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    1/72 Revell F-18F Super Hornet

    in F/A-18 STGB Part 2

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    On 1/28/2022 at 7:54 PM, Adam Maas said:

    And if you look closely, you'll note I somehow managed to forget to shoot 1 piece.

    And that was my last RC004 Flat White. Oh well, a hobby shop visit is in order....

    I always do stuff like this. As soon as all the airbrush is packed away I realise I missed one piece! 

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    My Shelf of Shame

    in KUTA 2021 GB

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    Want to get this and the F14 Tophatter done before I do anything more on the F18. And definitely before I start the Attack/Strike/Bomber GB. 

     

    All decals are on and all undercarriage painted white and worst oversprays have been touched up. It's gloss coated and I'll give a light pinwash then dullcoat. Then finally I'll do the metal sections at the rear end. I'll do it at same time as F14 cans. 

     

    This build has been one of my longest and most challenging, but also it's given me the most satisfaction. 

     

    I really like 1/72 jets. When done well they look so good because of their size. I understand when people say the one true scale! However they are fiddly as ____.

     

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