Gisbod Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Hello all Just finished the Hobby Boss 1/32 F-84G I've become something of a kit snob lately, building only Tamiya or Wingnut Wings.. But picked up this on the spur of the moment at the Hendon model show for £25 thinking I'd regret it, but.. The kit is a beauty! Excellent fit, beautiful metal undercarriage as an option to the plastic parts, lovely rubber tires (which I know aren't to everyone's taste but they look great to me) & very fine surface detail - an absolute pleasure to build. Minor minus points for the decals which looked a little patchy to my eye, but to be fair I didn't use them & some detail could be added to the interior, but again, easily fixed these days.. Extras: *Eduard Big Ed set - completely transforms the detail levels - well worth it, but not cheap at £37 *Quickboost resin seat - beautiful! *Zotz decal set - nice, but in the end I decided to mask and spray the markings copying from a period colour photograph - but I used the stencil decals and national insignia *Montex masks F-84 set - I just used the USAF & aircraft serial numbers *Alclad finish - various shades *Lots of Tamiya tape! I can honestly say it's been the most enjoyable build I've ever done - and considering I've recently built the Tamiya 1/32 Spit & Mustang, that's surprised me! Not without the usual cock ups though.. Self induced of course.. The primary one was experimenting with the Vallejo black primer - sold as being super tough - but it wasn't - sprayed nicely - looked great - flaked off with masking I was on the verge of binning the whole thing, but I'd spent so long on the interior - I ended up buying another whole kit - which I could now only find for £38! B*#%+*#.... Oh well, you live & learn... Thanks for looking... Cheers Guy Edited July 6, 2014 by Gisbod 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Beautiful done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Not a word I use often,AWESOME !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wow, simply stunning, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMover Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Excellent work. Great photos as well. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaky88 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Simply amazing. My girlfriend loved how clean it looks. Did you do the riveting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Great Job, Great NMF tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wow. That is seriously, seriously good. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Beautiful!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That is looks great! Esp in such hugh scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That looks wonderful. The finish is perfect. I don't know why but I've got a soft spot for the old F-84. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Sir, OUTSTANDING .. SUPERB Thunderjet.. Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wow! that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 stunning work, looks fantastic, some great detail and very nmf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gobsmackingly goregeous! Thats one to be really proud of, Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That's a beauty. had the same problem with Vallejo primer sprays lovely and shrinks down really nice over detail, just wont stay on the bleeden plastic if you want to mask anything, or even handling the model it wears through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That's one fantastic F-84, exquisitely finished! Funny to see a -84 without the wingtip tanks though! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdood Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wonderful, just absolutely wonderful. Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I thought i did well with my Straocruiser but i put my hands up to this one, IT BLOWS ME OUT OF THE WATER!! The different metal panels are first class. I've got to start again now Very well done, cheers Lindan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Simply amazing. My girlfriend loved how clean it looks. Did you do the riveting? Thanks, but no, but it's been highlighted with a wash That's a beauty. had the same problem with Vallejo primer sprays lovely and shrinks down really nice over detail, just wont stay on the bleeden plastic if you want to mask anything, or even handling the model it wears through. Yep, I just found it very odd that they're selling the product as a super tough base and it just seems to fall off the kit! It cost me £12 + £38 for a new kit. So £50 wasted and a load of hassle but on the plus side it was perfect for spraying the Montex masks! That's one fantastic F-84, exquisitely finished! Funny to see a -84 without the wingtip tanks though! JR Yes, I liked it looked different to everyone else's F-84! I found a great picture (I'll try and post it) of an F-84 in the colours of the model without the wingtip tanks too.. I thought i did well with my Straocruiser but i put my hands up to this one, IT BLOWS ME OUT OF THE WATER!! The different metal panels are first class. I've got to start again now Very well done, cheers Lindan. Thanks Lindan, your Stratocruiser looks great! What did use for the NMF for that and your Mustang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggart Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Not into the larger scale stuff myself but that is one stunning build sir , i've had trouble with the Vallejo primers myself so i know how you felt . The stuff is just rubbish , once it's on you can't sand it if you need to without it just peeling off . There paints are wonderfull though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Bonsai Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Liking it. Liking it. Liking it a lot. Particularly the restrained weathering for a working and cared for jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Vander Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Very impressive!Great bmf, and the cockpit is a work of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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