Mozzy19 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 While I won't get going for a little while, these 2 are my potential entries. If I've got the time I'll do both, but I don't know which one to give priority. Sean 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 The German F4F looks cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 When I did Black Mike from the Hasegawa lit, I found the decals were really poor, with really bad silvering that would not go. I hope you have better luck with yours. Naturally, the F-4F kit should be in Norm 72. Ted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 When I did Black Mike from the Hasegawa lit, I found the decals were really poor, with really bad silvering that would not go. I hope you have better luck with yours. Ted The plastic sleeve under the etch has some Xtradecal Black Mike decals in it so I'll probably use those instead of the kit ones.Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Black Mike gets my vote but I am probably biased because I am doing a black aircraft myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 That orange one looks nice, but I'm biased for German jets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well it looks like the Orange monster is edging it, so I'll probably give that priority.. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 German test scheme for me! more phreaky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 German test scheme for me! more phreaky! The orange brute it is then! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Germany---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-F-4F/2317717/L/&sid=cd0a063fca18ff50588ec2be8d432364It might be joined by Black Mike and if I'm doing really well, there may also be a blue FGR2 snooping about somewhere... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 3rd Placer Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Love it. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Everything looks cool in cammo wrap or Orange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That looks a superb choice! Great stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Excellent choice, i built one in this scheme a couple of years ago. I used Halfords Volkswagen orange for the main colour, which is a good match. Antony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Excellent choice, i built one in this scheme a couple of years ago. I used Halfords Volkswagen orange for the main colour, which is a good match. Antony Thanks for the tip Antony, I was wondering what paint would be a good match. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 This is how mine came out, sorry to hijack your thread Antony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 This is how mine came out, sorry to hijack your thread Antony Nice result! No problem with the hijack, it'll probably be a while before I get going with it anyway... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Right, a slight change of plan. I'm going to do Black Mike first because time is of the essence and I find pure black finishes easier to produce. If I have time, I will do the Orange German as well. I started on the cockpit this morning, maybe I'll get some pictures later. Sean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Ok, here's what happened today. I started with the cockpit and added some tape seatbelt's on the ejection seat. Not my best effort at them, but they look ok through the canopy. I then painted everything up and closed the fuselage. While all that was setting I constructed the wings which went together fairly well, although one required quite a few clamps to hold it together. Then the fuselage and wings were joined together and the canopy fitted. Everything was then given a shot of primer tonight after I'd sorted the seams. I'll let that all dry properly overnight. More tomorrow, Sean 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Re-primed as a few seams popped up overnight. Then painted the wheel wells and landing gear. While this update isn't exciting I thought I'd share a pic of one I'd done earlier (last year). Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 And now it's Black Mike! I gave it a base coat of matt black over the primer and then 2 coats of gloss black. It still needs another gloss coat or 2 to really get the shine of the original. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Looking awesome! At this rate you will have enough time to do loads of Tooms ! Edited July 3, 2015 by mirageiv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 It takes me a month to finish a cockpit... this is too fast, you might as well do it in Lego. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Thanks guys. It looks like ze Orange German will be built as well... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looking great - what paint did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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