Ghostbase Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 After well over two years I finally completed my Revell 1/48th Northrop F-89C Scorpion as part of KUTA IV. The kit is dated 1990; it is big, solid, clunky and went together very well. The wings, tailplane and main fuselage were covered with metal foil from confectionary bars such as Kit Kats (the resourcing phase was hell!) while the remaining surfaces were airbrushed Humbrol Metalcote 'Polished Aluminium' and Humbrol satin Coal Black. The decals were from the kit and were a major problem, they refused to soften, fit or adhere. Brushing with Klear helped to some extent. Finished yesterday and as the sun was out I held a photoshoot outside to see what the foil looked like in natural light. Classic quarter view: A top view showing the different foil shades in the sun: Quite a few areas for improvement can be seen but the sum of the parts ... Nowhere near perfect but it works for me! I originally started her as a 'concept' build to see what metal foil would look like, sadly my aspirations back then were much lower than now. I am pleased with the overall results however I need to consider aftermarket decals for my Revell 1/48th F-89D/J still in the stash as the kit decals are not good. I also need to look at using better metallic paints such as Alclad II, I think mixed with foil the overall effect would be really good. Maybe a Century series fighter next, or perhaps a bomber. So, how many calories does a Kit Kat have ... ? Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 OOh shiny! I fear for your waistline though. That foil looks great, what adhesive did you use for sticking it down? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandX Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 We need more like this! The Scorpion, Starfire and Shooting Star are few and far between in 1:48; you have certainly done justice to this one. I can recommend Alclad II, it is very easy to use, looks great and is about the only thing I know I won't screw up! Unless you want a real automotive chrome finish though, best forget the gloss black primer -Tamiya AS-12 underneath is the way to go for most airframe finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That looks awesome! What do you use to stick the foil to the model?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exterminatus Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 one of my favourite machines..fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks for the comments The adhesive used for this was Microscale Micro Metal Foil Adhesive (from a model shop in Little Rock, Arkansas). However I used to apply foil with Humbrol clear varnish, works equally well but the trick is to wait until it is tacky before sticking the foil to the plastic. Definitely going to get some Alclad II and give that a try. Good point made about the Scorpion, Starfire and Shooting Star being 'under repesented'. I have an ancient "1/48th" Lindberg F-94C in the stash as well as an old Monogram F-80C so perhaps one of those would be a good testbed. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I do like that, very nice metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That's the Kit Kats Meeoow. One of the best natural finishes I've seen, super job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Great job ! It's nice to see one of those built. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I think we can all agree that chocolate was sacrificed in a good cause! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Great looking Scorpion ! The F-89 is an extremely interesting design and your replica shows off this interceptor very well. And, I concur, with chocolate involved as way of an added bonus, this modeling endeavor takes on a "dream come true" quality ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Very nice! I also agree these jets are under represented. The diet starts now then! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Wonderful work Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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