mitchem Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 My take on Roden's Lockheed C141b Starlifter finished off using Caracal Decals. The only mod I made to the kit was to lower the windows of the rear emergency escape doors. Otherwise it's a cracking kit but I have to admit that the paintwork very nearly pushed me over the edge. Standard 4 x 4 walkaround : ...with an extra for good luck Okay, so my paintwork isn't entirely accurate but it's in 1/144 and it does have a cheatline ! Time to head off back to the work bench. Thanks for looking. mike 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Ooh I like that Mike, she's another beauty! Will she make it to the next meeting? I might even have something finished by then too!! Nice job! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 a beautiful clean Starlifter that is enhanced by the fabulous Caracal decals. Well done and thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 What an amazing build. Spot on Mike. I'm hoping mine comes out half as good as yours did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Great job. The scheme I'll probably be doing with mine. Looking forward to using the Caracal decals also. Mine is nearly ready for primer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi Mike, Not normally into military types but this is enough of an airliner for me! Super job, what problems with the paintwork did you have, there's nothing evident? Just out of interest, what sort of size is the Starlifter in 1/144? Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 very nice Mike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Turbofan said: Just out of interest, what sort of size is the Starlifter in 1/144? Check out the bottom of the first post HERE. It's sitting on an A3 cutting matt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Nice! I see you resisted depicting her as the bain of many a bus seat or school desk that were inscribed "40612" in the 1970s.... a lot of spotters in my school! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Very nicely done, thanks for sharing! I have been looking forward to seeing one of these built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Well tidy mun,love your cheatline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 19 hours ago, Turbofan said: Hi Mike, Not normally into military types but this is enough of an airliner for me! Super job, what problems with the paintwork did you have, there's nothing evident? Just out of interest, what sort of size is the Starlifter in 1/144? Cheers, Ian Thanks Ian. It was the first time that I sprayed the white with an airbrush instead of using Halfords. Impatience got the better of me and I just kept spraying........ Let's just say that it never dried properly but that didn't stop me from putting Humbrol Clear Gloss on top, and when that crackled, I didn't hesitate to slap some satin cote on top of that to seal the deal ! It may look okay, but it's stickier than fly-paper now. As far as its size is concerned, it's a lot smaller than I remember - I suppose we've been spoiled with the arrival of huge passenger jets ? As I'm rather partial to T-tails, here it is with another Roden gem : Let's face it, as far as design is concerned, one is the epitome of elegance, and the other is flown by the USAF. mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 That looks superb, great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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