russ c Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hi all, Thought I`d take the chance to show you my build of Czech Models 1/48 Skyknight, which I had to build as I never thought I`d see one injection moulded in `48th. Done as a US Marines Ef-10b ECM aircraft Based at Da Nang, South Vietnam around 1965 built virtually out of the box, only additions being Home made windscreen wiper, seat belts, and brake pipes if I remember correctly Hope you enjoy looking at, Russ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Man you turn these out fast Russ. Almost as fast as Llking. Not quite, but almost! Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Great stuff! Very nice work on a reportedly very difficult kit. Reminds me that this kit has been on my "to find/buy" list for a while now as I didn't buy it when I had the chance Cheers Jeffrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Lovely build and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Very nice - I'm jealous you actually have one - like hen's teeth these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 A very nice job there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Very nice! BTW: Has anyone reliable information as to when the skyknight cockpit colours were changed from interior green to grey??? I read somewhere some time ago that some (or all???) Skyknights were updated at some time to grey cockpits. But I do not know if this happened with USAF or with NAVY, Marines or all maschines. I like to build a China Lake version (white and day glow) but just cannot decide if green or grey is correct. Usually the easy way to find out is to decide for one and as soon as everythinhg is closed up and finished I realize that I was wrong... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Rare model, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 That's really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Absolutely stunning model! Never seen it before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Excellent job on this extremely difficult model. You are a real master modeler. Regards, Dirk The Netherlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 It's not often that this one is seen built up. I don't know why it's not a more popular aircraft because it definitely has character. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Cool build Rus - she looks great. I've heard its a pig of a kit? But as its the only pig in town...looks like you won the pig grooming contest. Nice finish too - grubby enough but not overdone. Like one of the above posters, its on my list to buy when I find one, ( you realise of course that Kittyhawk will release one as soon as I do) Cheers Jonners 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Get one bought then Jonners do the rest of us a favour! Russ, simply superb finish and a cracking build of a notorious kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 well finished well done Glenn..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Like one of the above posters, its on my list to buy when I find one, ( you realise of course that Kittyhawk will release one as soon as I do) So what are you waiting for? It's quite obviously your duty to the modelling public! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice build of a difficult kit That one definitely is not one for the shake and bake brigade of whiners ! it is for actual modellers and you have done a very fine job in my humble opinion Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 So what are you waiting for? It's quite obviously your duty to the modelling public! Hi Jessica - LOL Im waiting to find one. jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Russ, this is a really outstanding build of the Douglas night fighter ! An impressive presence in 1/48 scale, too. I really like the weathering and finish on this one. I have an un-built Matchbox 1/72 Skyknight from many years ago that I recently started. Unfortunately, I discovered it had been packaged missing a number of parts including the bottom surfaces for the wings. So, I am in the midst of having to plan something new for this kit ! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiepot Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Really good, a joy to look at! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Very nice! BTW: Has anyone reliable information as to when the skyknight cockpit colours were changed from interior green to grey??? I read somewhere some time ago that some (or all???) Skyknights were updated at some time to grey cockpits. But I do not know if this happened with USAF or with NAVY, Marines or all maschines. I like to build a China Lake version (white and day glow) but just cannot decide if green or grey is correct. Usually the easy way to find out is to decide for one and as soon as everythinhg is closed up and finished I realize that I was wrong... My rule-of-thumb (based on nothing in particular) is to do a grey cockpit on gull grey/white machines, and a green cockpit on the overall glossy sea blue birds. I know this is not always true, but it at least gives me a rule to use if I can't find any documentation. Also, the USAF never operated the F3D Skyknight. Maybe you're thinking of the A3D Skywarrior, which after considerable modification, was flown by the USAF as the B-66 Destroyer? Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My rule-of-thumb (based on nothing in particular) is to do a grey cockpit on gull grey/white machines, and a green cockpit on the overall glossy sea blue birds. I know this is not always true, but it at least gives me a rule to use if I can't find any documentation. Also, the USAF never operated the F3D Skyknight. Maybe you're thinking of the A3D Skywarrior, which after considerable modification, was flown by the USAF as the B-66 Destroyer? Cheers, Bill What's the likelihood of sea blue Skyknights having green cockpits with black walls above the side consoles? Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 How bloody marvelous? Quite literally stunning. I mean, wot's not to like? Nuffink- yay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 another great build from you Russ, and as Norm said, not the easiest build Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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