MattBlack33 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 With a few builds to clear off the bench at the moment so I'm not getting straight on with this. However, here's the plan for thi very exciting GB. The kit: Trumpeter's 1/72 F105G Thunderchief. Extras: Eduard's "Big Ed" PE detailing set. Others: Hasegawa ground crew and equipment. CMK Vietnam era pilots (standing). In the group chat I heard the fin needs modifying to be accurate so if anyone knows how to go about doing this let me know and depending on how much time I have, I might give it a go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 In the group chat I heard the fin needs modifying to be accurate so if anyone knows how to go about doing this let me know and depending on how much time I have, I might give it a go. The main issue is that while on the actual thing, the F-105F/G fin was both longer (deeper in chord) and taller, the Trumpeter kit, I understand, has only heightened the fin. The solution I hear bandied about is just getting a cheapie Monogram F-105F/G and stealing the fin from that, rather than messing around with increasing the chord of the fin; there's a vague-ish discussion of the latter option here: http://www.internetmodeler.com/2008/july/first-looks/trumpeter_f105g.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This should be cool with lots of etch. Looking forward to seeing your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dragonborn Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) This is the monogram 1/48 D(olive) and G(grey): 2015-09-01_03-33-47 by mudkiper, on Flickr I hope it gives an idea of the shape. Edited September 1, 2015 by The dragonborn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So basically it looks like the F/G fin doesn't do that little tuck in there near the base. That actually doesn't seem so bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 will watch with interest as Im on the same kit on the WHIFF build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 The PE parts and paint arrived for this today, so hopefully I'll have something to show for it by the end of the week! Time to start planning the diorama! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Seeing as my Lightning is at the 'aerials and armament' stage, I thought I'd make a start on this bad-boy over the weekend. Apologies for the lack of step-by-step pictures, but here is where I'm at. Seat with PE belts and detailing, and (largely hidden) Miliput seat cushion. Painted with Humbrol enamels and acrylics. Dry-fitting of the tub and fuselage halves. Fits together quite nicely. All I need to do is the other seat and finish off the other smaller boxes etc in the tub. I must say, the PE sets for this kit are incredible. Great quality and plenty of it! It can be quite fiddly in places, but worth the effort and every penny! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 The pe really brings it to life. The seats look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks, Snapper. I'm really pleased with how it's coming along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Now that's a good looking cockpit ! Comparing yours with the OOB in my build I got another confirmation that something needs adding to the Trumpeter kit, those PE and your additions make a big difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks, Giorgio. If I make another I think I'll incorporate a few more scratch-built elements, the Trumpeter seat is very basic. It looks okay to. Me for now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Quite a bit of progress today, but no pictures until tomorrow as the light faded before I could get any! I bought a load of Vallejo paints to test out on this kit, but I'm not particularly happy with the tones or the way they airbrush. I've decided to go back to my safety So, my question to you knowledgeable lot, is what are the Humbrol enamel equivalents to use for the SEA scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Quite a bit of progress today, but no pictures until tomorrow as the light faded before I could get any! I bought a load of Vallejo paints to test out on this kit, but I'm not particularly happy with the tones or the way they airbrush. I've decided to go back to my safety So, my question to you knowledgeable lot, is what are the Humbrol enamel equivalents to use for the SEA scheme? I think its Humbrol 116, 117 and 118. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I think its Humbrol 116, 117 and 118. That's what I remember them to be but that was 15 plus years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Those were the colours quoted by Humbrol at the time and their descriptions were: 116 - US Dark Green 117 - US Light Green 118 - US Tan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Not sure if Humbrol do the FS36222 grey though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Not sure if Humbrol do the FS36222 grey though? No, Humbrol didn't do a US Grey as a matt colour. According to this http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/stuff_eng_colorcharts_us.htm They suggest 28 Camouflage Grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks everyone, as always your collective help is very much appreciated! I should have some pictures tomorrow. There's quite a bit of filling to be done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Just to show I'm actually doing something on this build, this is where I'm up to: You can see in the radome area how gappy this kit has been for me! There's a bit more tidying up to do, some more filling and PE etc. to do before the primer goes on. It's definitely worth the work though, it's a beautiful aircraft once it's all put together. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 A nice bit of progress today. Primed up with Halford's enamel primer. It's the first time I've used this particular brand but it seems to have done the trick so I shall be using it again in the future. Following a good ol' priming I did a bit of panel line highlighting with Humbrol 129 rather than black. My plan was to go over the panel lines, then use Humbrol 28 in the centre of the panels to blend in the darker colour. Then, to bring the whole process together, go over the whole lot with a relatively light layer of Humbrol 28. Panel lines Greyed panel lines Before (Port) vs after (starboard) Finally, the first coat of light green is on. I didn't highlight panel lines on this coat, however panels are lit with the same colour with a hint of white added. Apologies for the picture, the light is terrible! I'll be Blu-tacking this up tonight for a coat of US tan tomorrow at some point. If I get it done in the morning, I may have time to do the dark green too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Good work - did you wait for the green to dry before you used the lightened green in the middle? Done it with MR Color, not tried with Humbrol due to drying time . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi Tim, I did wait until it was dry. I wouldn't say it was fully cured, but dry to touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Looking good, any progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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