IBranco Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Well... after finishing the Rafale M, I got carried away with the French Navy and decided to try my luck with the Revell F-8E Crusader, no updates just straight out the box! I will, hopefully, recreate a bird from 1987 aboard the Clemenceau! So first pics coming up and thanks for watching! See you soon! Iuri Edited March 12, 2014 by IBranco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good subject. Which decals will you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hello Aidy, I will use the ones that came in the box from Revell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Quick update! I am having a really nice time with this, although it is being a real challenge to me because of the poor fit and massive gaps to fill! Anyway here are some pics: That nasty piece of plastic must be cut and trimmed Taking shape! Gaps everywhere! I want the fueling probe compartment closed, so that posed some problem because the "door" had big gaps to fill! Thanks for looking! Iuri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Looks good. What color version are u doing for 87 ? Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Looks good. What color version are u doing for 87 ? Oliver Hi, Oliver! I'm going for the light grey one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi everyone! Just a quick update! I have painted the Crusader (and cursed the sorry excuse for the airbrush setup that i have!) and put on the decals! Next I will lay another coat of the portuguese version of future and do some weathering work before the flat finish! here are some photos and I apologize for the quality but they were taken with my phone! Thank for looking! Best regards iuri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) It's done! Here are some pictures! Thanks for looking! Iuri Edited March 12, 2014 by IBranco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi Iuri, you've built a super F-8! French Navy makes for great subjects and you've taken full advantage of it. Does the box supply the bigger elevators found on the French Crouze? Congratulations JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi Iuri, you've built a super F-8! French Navy makes for great subjects and you've taken full advantage of it. Does the box supply the bigger elevators found on the French Crouze? Congratulations JR Thanks JR! Sadly there are no options for the elevators in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Fantastique!!! Your build, especially the cockpit and pilot, is excellent; but, and don't let me dishearten you.. ...if you don't mind me suggesting you tone down the 'dirty' appearance if you can. There are a couple more stages you have to go through to get her perfect and the 'final' finish is the only aspect that spoils your model. It's up to you, but I suspect a gentle clean up with cotton buds soaked in a suitable solvent; followed by, a long period of drying/hardening; a very dilute brush wash all over, of say - matt light grey, and then an enamel varnish will assist greatly. At this scale you shouldn't do too much damage and I think, with any corrective process you might apply, you may even hit upon a better technique in your experience. Arrrgh! I'm a bad boy for the criticism, but I can't help it, and this is my reason, especially after noting what a good modeller you are! "Other, better, modellers may disagree, and I hope they will and can suggest a better restorative process, if in their opinion, this Crusader requires it." Respectfully Yours, Nobby57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Fantastique!!! Your build, especially the cockpit and pilot, is excellent; but, and don't let me dishearten you.. ...if you don't mind me suggesting you tone down the 'dirty' appearance if you can. There are a couple more stages you have to go through to get her perfect and the 'final' finish is the only aspect that spoils your model. It's up to you, but I suspect a gentle clean up with cotton buds soaked in a suitable solvent; followed by, a long period of drying/hardening; a very dilute brush wash all over, of say - matt light grey, and then an enamel varnish will assist greatly. At this scale you shouldn't do too much damage and I think, with any corrective process you might apply, you may even hit upon a better technique in your experience. Arrrgh! I'm a bad boy for the criticism, but I can't help it, and this is my reason, especially after noting what a good modeller you are! "Other, better, modellers may disagree, and I hope they will and can suggest a better restorative process, if in their opinion, this Crusader requires it." Respectfully Yours, Nobby57 Thank you for your feedback, Nobby57! I am still starting in this great hobby and in the stage of just building for fun and hoping in the end it resembles the real thing! But with feedback and suggestions like yours I hope to learn and be a bit better with each build, hopefully!Best regards, Iuri Edited March 13, 2014 by IBranco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm sorry Luri, I suspected as much and don't let me put you off...your modelling skills are so evident. Thank you also for your understanding as I felt I shouldn't force you anywhere but improvement. You can critique my first 'renaissance' build soon...warts and all. I'll keep you posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Top work! how did you get the panel lines to stand out so well? Really love the Crusader. Val 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm sorry Luri, I suspected as much and don't let me put you off...your modelling skills are so evident. Thank you also for your understanding as I felt I shouldn't force you anywhere but improvement. You can critique my first 'renaissance' build soon...warts and all. I'll keep you posted. No problem! Hope to see your work soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Top work! how did you get the panel lines to stand out so well? Really love the Crusader. Val Hi Val! the kit has raised panel lines so it was just getting the wash around them... I used Vallejo, flory models wash and the tamiya set. Best regards, iuri 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cool, I have a few kits with raised panel lines, and I can't be bothered to rescribe them (and I don't have the skills!!), but I'll have a go at doing them as you suggest and see what happens thanks for the tips! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cool, I have a few kits with raised panel lines, and I can't be bothered to rescribe them (and I don't have the skills!!), but I'll have a go at doing them as you suggest and see what happens thanks for the tips! You are welcome, Val! I am sure there are more effective ways to this and a more experienced modeler can help you, but I wish it works out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Just looked at your finished Crouze. Nice build indeed. I will have to agree with Nobby 57 about the weathering...a little bit on the heavy side. Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBranco Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Just looked at your finished Crouze. Nice build indeed. I will have to agree with Nobby 57 about the weathering...a little bit on the heavy side. Oliver Hi Oliver! Thanks, and I will try to have a lighter hand next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Hi Oliver! Thanks, and I will try to have a lighter hand next time! I have been down the same road when it comes to weathering. Best of luck with your next build. Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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