russ c Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi everyone, just finished my 1/48 scale F-5A done as an aircraft of the South Vietnamese Air Force, Bien Hoa, 23rd Wing, 522sq (according to the instructions) Virtually all OOB, only additions include:some extra antenna on the fuselage spine, gun barrels from brass tube and some home made seat straps, I also made some new rear view mirrors as the kit ones went `ping` never to be seen again. Kit went together quite well despite its mutli part fuselage and the decals were great also I managed to choose the one with only one bit of P.E. (phew) hope you enjoy looking at. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Lovely finish there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I especially like the weapon placements and I have to agree with Gerry that the finish is rather lovely. Cheers, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice,I like the paint finish. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Great looking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Phwoar!! lovely! Just got one of these, and I hope I can do it as well as you. Jonners, impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice looking model !! Superb finish and weathering !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayh Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thats a lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Really like the F-5A Russ, the shape, style...looks...your model portrays it all! Top Build! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 An excellent example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 This is the first completed one that I've seen, and it is making me glad that i bought the kit. Good to know you didn't have any significant probems, and the model looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice, wouldn't mind one of these myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james424 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 How have you done the weathering on the underneath? Im only just starting to venture in to the world of weathering so looking for good hints and tips. Have you used a promodeller type wash or is that something different? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 How have you done the weathering on the underneath? Im only just starting to venture in to the world of weathering so looking for good hints and tips. Have you used a promodeller type wash or is that something different? James Cheers James, my method of weathering is: after matt varnishing, I draw the panel lines in with a soft (hb) mechanical pencil then with a small stiffish brush, dry brush the weathering colour over the panel lines (usually a olive drab or dk grey or both ) depending on where the panel is, like underneath where the engines are, round the wing roots and control surfaces are to try and simulate grime and leaks or maintenance. If I over do a bit then before it drys you can usually rub it with a pencil eraser to blend it in or remove it. All my models are brush painted enamels. Thanks for asking and hope this helps.Also i dry brush the centre of panels with a lighter shade to simulate sun bleaching /wear etc. and take it over the decals in the area but not quite as heavily. Thanks to everyone for commenting and looking and nice feed back !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 AWESOME,!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james424 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Now how did i not think of that myself... Use a pencil to bring out the panel lines! Such an obvious solution but i never even considered it! I am definately going to have to try that next time. Thanks Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Rather nice F-5A there! Know about the 'ping' ! Considered building inside a plastic bag... Nice scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXGR1 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Very nice 'Tigger' - It has a well worn feel to it, that you captured successfully. I like the checker board decal especially...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestjohnny Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Very nice. Not often you see a camouflaged "A" model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas_415 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 My favourite aircraft, and an excellent build - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezra Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 That's one mean looking bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlefit Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 nice one great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Classic scheme, beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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