russ c Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hi Everyone, thought I`d post some pic`s of my latest effort; My attempt at sticking together Kitty Hawk Models 1/48 `Twougar` Done as a TF-9J, FAC Cougar, of the H&MS-13, US Marines, based at Chu Lai, South Vietnam Built completely OOB with no additions what so ever Had a lot of problems getting the parts to stay stuck together on this one, as the plastic seems to only partially bond using normal cement and bits would seem to be stuck only to break off whilst handling it later on Still, I`m glad to have one in the collection ( though I`m expecting it to fall apart if someone slams a door or sneezes loudly ) Hope you enjoy it, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Enjoy looking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Wow, that's really impressive. I had the same 'sticking' problems with their Starfire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 That's a beautiful build of a beautiful plane. Love the restrained weathering Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 That's a beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hi Russ: Wonderful build with this problematic plastic plane, but anyway, this masterpiece you produced is a tribute that there are no bad models but just good modelers to do everything,even impossible tasks, to get from basic techniques wonderful results!!! Thank you verymuch for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Very nice Russ. You've captured it nicely... Cheers and keep em coming, AGW.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thats looks fantastic Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 very nice build looks great... out of interest how did you find the build???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Beautyful!!!! The crystal clear canopy looks amazing!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 very nice build looks great... out of interest how did you find the build???? Cheers Batcode, re; the build, if I`m honest I found it hard work, the fit is quite good especially considering its modular assembly but the sprue gates are enormous, the plastic doesn`t stick well, even using EMA Plastic weld, I had to do a lot of repairs with superglue and cellulose thinners even after I`d started painting it when bits that appeared to have stuck decided to fall off. I probably won`t be doing another one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 did you use any other glues before the EMA glues, & if so which ones? Considering the problems you had that's a very tasty build, very tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 That,s a beautiful build and finish Russ,I think the two seater is far better looking than the single seat airframe which is not often the case,superb job with the paintwork and weathering one of your best yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Lovely build, cheers, Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 That's quite stunning Russ, excellent paint & weathering! keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 did you use any other glues before the EMA glues, & if so which ones? Considering the problems you had that's a very tasty build, very tasty. Thanks Spaddad; yeah, I tried Revell Contacta and Humbrol liquid cement, EMA worked a bit but repairs were done with super glue and I tried some Wilko cellulose thinners which finally made the wings stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Fantastic Russ looks superb, never realised what a nice looking aircraft this was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice one Russ. Hard to believe you had problems with the build. The weathering looks just right. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The airplane is looking great. I wouldn't believe it was falling apart during the build seen the result. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Looks brilliant (and effortless).. you'd never guess there was any stress involved in finishing this. Nice one Russ. Cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotics Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Hey Russ, Despite the problems you encountered during the build this little bugger looks mighty fine! Congrats on a great looking finished project! Regards Jeroen Edited March 22, 2015 by Robotics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Doctor Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Fantastic looking Cougar. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great work Russ, looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 What an excellent finish. Another first rate model. We won't see many this well made. Well done Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hi peeps, just had a reply back from Kitty Hawk and they recommend Tamiya glue, saying some european glues don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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