Paul J Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Well, this one is one of my builds for this GB. Lone Star Resins for the wings with dropped slats/flaps and a multiple choice of Leading edge decals...The kit and resin set to the right of the kit parts.And one from this range of decals.(IF Anyone is interested in either of the top left or top centre row and one from the bottom row, I do have spare sets. PM me for deatils) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Looks like the decal image link is dead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Fixed! Decal image now up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Looks a nice build Paul looking forward to it Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 im up for some of those spare decal sheets what you after for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 im up for some of those spare decal sheets what you after for them? pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Only one spare decal set left . From the bottom row in photo above, but partially complete instructions only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 I got started today and made some inroads for this build. After going out to get the food shopping in earlier this morning and a couple of chores in the garden out the way, I retreated to my shed and set to work. With the sun streaming in giving me loads of decent natural daylight, this is how far I got:The pics above are pretty much self explanatory.The above two pics are showing the Lone Star resins replacement wings I am using for this one. The quality is pretty good but sadly the pouring blocks are on the vital leading and trailing edges so careful removal and preparation is needed. The parts are solely designed to fit the Academy kit and fit perfectly! Infact all the surface detail is identical to the Academy plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 cor i like those resin wings, not so keen on the eye watering price of them tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 True, the price is a bit steep for what you get, but up against the kit that was bought for a song, in this case, it doesn't hurt so much. More pics tonight of some more work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 The new wings look good but as you say come at a price so many time`s the after market is more than the kit. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hmm.. I have looked at doing the wing mods my self on the next one now I know how and where the slats and flaps look when dropped. It'll take a brave move but I have spare wings that are not being used on this build. So if it goes "**** up", they'll not ruin a whole kit and tell me to leave them be! BUT a word of warning to those who have this set or are planning to use it the parts will ONLY fit the Academy kit! Will not fit Hasegawa as the ad in Model-crafts website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I've done the wing mods on the fujimi kit and considering it for the hasegawa one. Because the actuators are molded on the hasegawa kit, I think its the most difficult to modify. The academy kit is middle of the road in terms of difficulty: you need to be careful with keeping the bottom and top halves aligned with your cut. Fujimi's two part wing makes it easier. It looks good though... I'm really looking forward to see your scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Nice work Paul, the wings look great. I have the Airframe set for the Hasegawa kit but you have to remove the wingtips from the kit to complete them. I will be watching your build for tips If you do decide to mod your next set yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 A little progress over the last couple of evenings. Not much really some assembly, sub assemblies and paintwrok started on main airframe. Showing use of the LE masking for the undercarriage bays. Top and bottom views after grey primer and dowling poked up the rear ends as hand holds!!! The lower of these two pics is showing little white squares where I cut them away to make way for the angled reinforcement plates. But, as you can see, I inadvertantly cut away those from the outer fin side of the port fin. I had to find some suitably thick or thin really plastic microstrip and cut tiny squares to replace them!! The underside light grey has been applied though its not too discernable here. I think I am going to go for a standard combat CF-188 as used over Libya 2011. Mainly so I can use some of the stores provided in the kit. Leading Edge decals will be used of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 This underside picture got left out for some reason. Anyway, a plain underside shot after an airbrushed coat of FS36375. Seeing as this one is speeding along, I will start on another from my stash of Academy Hornets and go for a colourful one next...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Coming along nice Paul Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Wow flying along with this one! I guess the academy kit goes together well? Are there raised details in the pit? I've just ordered my self a D and I'm trying to decide if I need the Eduard interior set! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Wow!, primer on all ready and only 4 days in. Looking good, like the resin wings but not the price. You'll have it finished by the end of the week. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Saints Phil: re the cockpit, only the instrument panel has raised detail with decals for the "TV screens". Decals for the side consoles but not detail of knobs and buttons etc. Shaun: Very likely to have it done by the weekend! Topside colour tonight maybe, then decals and break offable bits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Shaun: Very likely to have it done by the weekend! Topside colour tonight maybe, then decals and break offable bits!! You have got three months to finish it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Good job Paul, that has gone together well and really quickly. Looking forward to your next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Had some outside of modelling distraction over the weekend but did get a lot of decalling done... lots of tiny stencilling etc....!!!Pics:The chosen Leading Edge set. Combat Hornets. I have gone for the Libyan operations option. An excuse to force myself in to using the ordnance in the kit and try a bit of weathering....Main colours done.A bit more assembly ........ and decal application.Tonights work, adding the decals to the bombs and 'winders! Just a bit more to do with these before installing. Should be ready by end of week depending on things... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Flying through this one mate! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Cheers. Maybe its because I'm not doing one of the special scheme ones.......yet! Modelling modern day war situations is not my favourite subject in any way but, I thought I'd give it a try for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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