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F-84F 509th FBS USAF


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This is my latest effort built really as a comparison between this and the Monogram, Heller and Kinetic/Italeri kits.

I think the general shape is very good but the detail parts are very bland. It builds well the only thing I would change is to get some metal nose gear as the kits part is prototypically fragile.

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The decals are poor, they adhere well and are very thin but they are the wrong colors for USAF machines which is a shame as they are colorful units and include the UK based 20th FBW.

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I used the latest Superscale sheet to depict an aircraft of the 509th FBS, which went on really nicely.

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Thanks for looking.

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Hello,Silver Fox - My compliments on a splendid looking build of your 'F84'.i love the detail and quality of the paint and finishing work.Your chosen scheme also adds an attractive splash of colour.She's a beauty! All the best,Paul.

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Very nice indeed. Tidy finish and a good colour scheme too! I have an original boxing Monogram kit, waiting it's moment....it's moulded in dk Green, would you believe.

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Thanks chaps,for the kind words.

Its the Hobbyboss kit Tony, it doesn't seem to have been very popular, I struggled to find one and I haven't seen one built.

Seadog, the dark green doesn't suprise me if the kit decals are for a camouflaged aircraft, but it is a nightmare colour ito work with f you want NMF.

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Thanks chaps,for the kind words.

Its the Hobbyboss kit Tony, it doesn't seem to have been very popular, I struggled to find one and I haven't seen one built.

Seadog, the dark green doesn't suprise me if the kit decals are for a camouflaged aircraft, but it is a nightmare colour ito work with f you want NMF.

Couple of coats of alclad black then alclad ally.... maybe

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