exdraken Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) F-111C Aardvark RAAF Academy upgrade boxing 1/48 -Cutting Edge seamless Tripple Plow I intakes - Eduard seatbelts - Eduard detail for the nozzle shrouds (for the HB kit actually) - Montex masks - Academy BRU rack with Mk-82 bombs (from the E model kit ) Eduard Mk.82 bombs here: work in progress I made the swing wings work, against the general opinion here that model kits should not be toys.... that is alright, but the F-111 looks fantastic with wings spread , in comabt postion and swept back, especially the long wing C, G and FB models ... so... I have top say, that due to the long time it took me to build, inproper storage and repeated swinging, the inner pylons do not move any longer the outer ones do, but coold do with a bit more movement on their own.... I have to align them, especially when moving the wing totally back ... whatever, the wing moves nicely and the pylons do not wobble around, so I am quite content! frontal view Some silvering unfortunately, depending on light...I guess more clear coats befor decaling would have helped :~) some rear angle: incl bomb load in bomb tail-configuration "+" cockpit windows are quite big, so visibility to the inside is astonishingly good! and yes she is big! in her new home: and some flying sunset: hope you like it! thanks for comments!! cheers, Werner Edited November 15, 2017 by exdraken 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Great looking ‘Vark 👍 really do like these planes. Enjoyable build as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I like that a lot, and I wish I had a display cabinet like yours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Another very nice build Werner. Glad you got this one finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 We’re blessed with 2 gorgeous Varks today on Britmodeller, fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Very nice, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) very nice. I specially liked to spot a Brazilian Mirage (commemorative scheme) in your display cabinet. Cheers mate Edited November 16, 2017 by ArmouredSprue spelling correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yep, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Very nice indeed. Considering it's overall grey the tonal difference breaks it up nicely. Have fond memories of theF111E out of Upper Heyford. Real rugged looking beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 A fine build and praiseworthy finish on this aeroplane - one of the few whose lines (to my mind) are suited to the toned-down schemes. Great work. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Good job werner, she's turned out very well, looks good on the shelf, just about as big as an su 27 is it there? Just been to have alook at mine from the same gb, and the +- bomb configuration seems to be something else, "sorry boss" got arong, and me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Nice model! The view from the rear shows off the jet exhaust detailing really well too, you don't often get to see that aspect. Oh, and I insist on moving wings! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks everybody! Was an enjoyable build! On the next I 'd do some small things different, or build one with flaps and slats out LN maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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