Kevin Callahan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 This is the last of the 2012 completions. I had already built the Emhar FJ-4, so figured this would make a good follow up. The kit went together pretty well with a minimum of filler. The markings are from VF-151, based on the USS Coral Sea. They were to be found on Xtradecal 72027. Not sure why, but Hannants no longer lists that sheet as being available. They could have sold through the sheet I suppose, but it is rare to see one of the things actually built. I was pretty pleased with how this one turned out, which I'll admit has not always been the case this winter. Maybe that bodes well for the future. This is completed model #419 (#44 for the year and the final completion in 2012), finished in the closing hours on New Years Eve. Really. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 A great-looking Demon here, Kevin ! I find this McDonnell fighter to be such an interesting plane and this one displays it's pre-Phantom lines so very well. A fine build ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I like that Kevin, I bought one the other day, very 'Matchbox' in style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Very nice. Always fancied the Demon, though I've managed to keep my wallet away from the Grand Phoenix and HB versions so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Nice build of an interesting and rarely-seen machine. Kind of like a less pretty Scimitar, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That's a nice job. I had heard they could be a bit of a pig to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Very nice build Kevin ! Oh, what memories do you bring back to my mind!! I had build this fantastic aircraft back in 1993, buying almost every detail set Airwaves had produced then. Right now, I have disassemble it and trying to make all the wiring in the landing gear bays!!! A real nightmare for the 1/72 BELIEVE ME !!!! Looking forward for your next build Kevin. Keep up the good work! Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexlad Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice finish. I'm at the gluing and sanding stage myself. Like you say, pleasantly surprised with the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nicely done, you don't see many of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks one and all. It was a good way to wind up 2012. Sounds like we've got some others in process as well, so hopefully the hills will be alive with Demons before too much longer. I had to hark back to this build since I had a disaster with one of the first builds of 2013. Ever apply some AeroSet to a stubborn decal (nose art of course, and therefore not replaceable without buying another sheet) and then inadvertently put your finger on said decal as you are placing the model in a safe place where it can cure and dry..... and for the more scatologically inclined... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Good job, I have one partially built as well. Lots of rescribing and filling and some scratch done as well to it. Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldk Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nice looking build. I'm half way through mine and it is a bit of a bear. Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Oooer Harold that answers my question... However KC nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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