Adam Maas Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 This is Monogram's somewhat problematic kit of the F-111A. Monogram updated the poor Aurora kit as much as they could, but some of the fundamental shape issues of the Aurora kit require a new mold to resolve and so this is no competition for the title of 'Best F-111 Kit in 1/48'. But it should be a fun build. The boxing is the 1981 release, by way of my Dad's stash. He's been kind enough to gift me with a steady stream of kits he doesn't wish to build. I won't be correcting any errors, just a fun OOB build. Monogram General Dynamics F-111A 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Getting started with the cockpit, as well as assembling a few sub-assemblies Monogram General Dynamics F-111A 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr I've got the wings together as well, need to paint them before I put the fuselage together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Has to be one of the bravest builds on this Group Build! Are you going to use the kit decals ie the Nellis AFB based 'NA' code? Have had one of these for years, every time I look at that stepped upper and lower fuselage join by the cockpit I close the box and move on... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Has to be one of the bravest builds on this Group Build! Are you going to use the kit decals ie the Nellis AFB based 'NA' code? Have had one of these for years, every time I look at that stepped upper and lower fuselage join by the cockpit I close the box and move on... Michael I'm trying for an OOB build, depends on what condition the decals are in. My test fitting shows little problems at the cockpit, but I will be using some extra tabs to ensure fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Monogram General Dynamics F-111A 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Main assembly done, some gaps and one step at the cockpit, so filler & sanding required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 This build sure brings back some memories ! I remember the excitement over the announcement of a new F-111 from monogram and the disappointment when modellers realised it was a modified aurora kit. Still, it was my first 1/48 monogram kit, will watch with interest what you do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You have got a lot further with your build than I have with mine lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 And I'm filling seams. They're not as nasty as they look as I tend to slather the putty and then remove with acetone, but this is definitely in need of some putty. The nose joint of course was the major problem spot. Monogram General Dynamics F-111A 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Monogram General Dynamics F-111A 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I love the shiny olive drab plastic on this one The filling is going well, you are making it look less scary than I had imagined it to be. All said and done, it is a big hunk of plastic! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) This will handily be the largest aircraft on my shelf, at least until I start on the 1/48 Lancaster that also originates from my Dad's stash, of course I'm also primarily a 1/72 builder so any large 1/48 jet will dominate my shelving. After a little procrastination because cleaning up the seams at the tail was an involved job, I'm finally laying paint. Monogram F-111A Aardvark 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Edited June 30, 2013 by Adam Maas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi Adam - as everyone else has said...brave man! I love Monogram kits - some require a lot of work (the Tomcat was the worst I've ever done, closely followed by the P-61) and that green plastic is a bugger, but they are an honest build and with some TLC can be a nice finish. Good work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 And she's done. Looks like I missed the gallery deadline by a couple hours though :-( Monogram F-111A Aardvark 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Monogram F-111A Aardvark 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr Monogram F-111A Aardvark 1/48 by mawz_models, on Flickr She's also a semi-tailsitter, fine when the wings are fully forward but tailsits at the angle I chose for the pylons. oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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