billn53 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) May I present to you my fourth build this year following a long absence from this hobby: plus a wee bit of aftermarket: And many shades of black! WIP is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235027443-i-couldnt-resist-sr-71a-blackbird/ Lots of pics follow, so hold on to your hats! Edited December 9, 2017 by billn53 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Wonderful model topped off by the crew and the ground service equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Excellent Blackbird 👍 .. Great Build 👍 .. and great looking display 👍 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Impressive results, watched wip with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 The item behind the tractor is a SR-71 starter cart. The real one had two Buick V8 engines that drove a vertical shaft which attached to the Blackbird's engine from beneath. Thus the thread title... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Great build and excellent finish. What are the details on your little yellow tractor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 The tractor is from Hasegawa's 1/72 "US Aircraft Loading Set". The SR-71 starter cart is from Aircraft In Miniature, link here: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page138.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Quite superb in every way that I can see. I'm impressed like anything. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Really nice Blackbird there, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Considering that it is 1/72, and your great photos are very close up, that is an outstanding effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Graeme H said: Considering that it is 1/72, and your great photos are very close up, that is an outstanding effort Thanks so very much. Photographing a black airplane is very tricky, I had to wait a few days for the weather to clear so I could get pics in direct sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Great effort on getting such a finessed finish. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Gorgeous model and beautifully presented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Followed your WiP with interest. What a result from all your hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Great looking model and brilliant details, made the Hasegawa 1/72 kit myself few years ago, fascinating aircraft, designed in the 60s, what would the make in todays world❓ and it would be great for a new 1/72 kit, Tamiya, please 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Simply WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 That is a great finish and the extra details that you have added enhances the model. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 A masterpiece in every respect. Build,detail,finish superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 11:11 PM, Graeme H said: Considering that it is 1/72, and your great photos are very close up, that is an outstanding effort +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 10:11 PM, Graeme H said: Considering that it is 1/72, and your great photos are very close up, that is an outstanding effort Totally agree with Graeme, the large close ups shows the quality of the build, super job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 fantastic! i'LL SAVE YOUR wip AS REFERENCE FOR MY OWN BUILDING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Really lovely. Great attention to detail and a beautiful finish. I want one! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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