RidgeRunner Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Hi all! The latest in my series of types built in Latin colours. This time an F-80C Shooting Star operated by the 1st Grupo de Combate, Fuerza Aerea Colombiana (Colombian Air Force), and based at Palanquero Air Base. She is depicted as she appeared when participating in “Operación Solidaridad”, which was a joint US-Latin forces exercise in March 1961. At that time she operated with others from Howard AFB, Panama. Other countries that participated were Peru and the USA. This is how she was at that time: The model is the Sword F-80C and is reasonably straight forward to build. Contrary to some reports, it needed little filler but did need some trimming and sanding here and there to get her reasonable. The biggest change from the kit is a addition of Fletcher wing tanks. So, what did I do/use?: Sword F-80C kit Hasegawa T-33A wing tanks. These need a slight mod by bringing the fins forward. They are inaccurate as they come in the kit. Paints were Humbrol enamels – 27001 Aluminium metalcote overall, 209 Fluorescent Fire Orange, 21 Black, 226 Interior green, and others for small parts. Then Mattcote (for the dayglo) and Glosscote (the remainder) Decals were Armycast (for T-33 "Silver Star") plus the kit stencils and home printed serials and codes. The badge (home printed) on the port side was an exercise “zap”. I had no Spanish stencils so used the kit ones. Weathered with Flory Dirt Here she is: I hope you like her. Martin Edited October 3, 2017 by RidgeRunner typos 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Very nice indeed! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That's a lovely build.Good choice of colour scheme.Always thought South/Central American Airforces a great source modelling inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGEL Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks chaps. I have a few more Shooting Stars on their way, all Latinos! Martin Edited April 27, 2019 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Lovely build, attractive and unusual scheme, what's not to love I really like that, nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That's an interesting subject - we don't often get to see Colombian aircraft much less from this period. Sublime rendition of this nice-looking jet. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Lovely result and some less-often seen markings - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Good looking Model 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks again for your kind comments. I have a leaning towards the unusual and have latched on to Latin America for inspiration. As you say there is diversity and colour and some great types. I now have a handful of T-33s to finish, a couple of Mustangs, a couple of Thunderbolts, a Couple of Beavers, a Corsair and a Neptune. All aimed to be Latins. It'll take some time ;). Martin Edited October 3, 2017 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great build and a most attractive scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Martin, Very nice build! Colorful markings and looks neat with the T-33 tanks! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That looks really nice. I have coveted the Sword kit for a long while now, but never actually bought one. Your beautiful build is an inspiration to seek one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 I have some Misawa tanks left over from this build if anyone would like them. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, 72modeler said: and looks neat with the T-33 tanks! Standard fit for F-80s later on, particularly those supplied in Latin America. Martin Edited October 4, 2017 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Nice one Martin ! You got to use the Armycast decals before me and hoping they are as good as they looked on the decal sheet ? I am looking forward to your next build. Regards Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes, Colin :). They were great for this build. I will be using a couple more from the sheets and then store them away for future reference. The next isnt from the sheet. In fact the next three aren't! Thanks for tour comments. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Blast! I just spotted that the nosewheel leg is the wrong way round :(..... I'll tackle that.... Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Done it but I wont bother re-posting images unless there's a rivet counter out there who'd like me too Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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