Ted Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 This was a curious kit, very thickly molded parts and a few spots fit very strangely with big gaps or simplified detail . The cockpit was good and I really liked the resin pilot provided. I tried to weather it like Starbuck's battle weary warplane. 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great looking Viper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eureka Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Looks even better in these photos than the ones in the build thread. The cockpit detail is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Fantastic looking Viper, very nicely weathered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACETRACK Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 not over done with the weathering, very nice, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thanks guys. It was a fun build. Not many parts and the detail was fairly simple but challenging to paint and weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 looks marvellous - very convincing paint job and cockpit interior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I think you have absolutely nailed it with the level of weathering. Spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteors Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Very nice!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Great build! I still have one in the stash to build.....thinking of an alternative paint scheme to the Colonial Viper white scheme...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mikey-1980 said: Great build! I still have one in the stash to build.....thinking of an alternative paint scheme to the Colonial Viper white scheme...... Thanks Mikey, a sea grey and green camo viper? PC10 and clear-doped linen? So many options. I'm tempted to get their Mk.1 kit to build one from the original series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I was thinking of a possible RAF paint scheme.....but I was also thinking of either the scheme for the Thunderbirds or Blue angels display team? Or......a possible Russian influenced splinter cammo scheme perhaps? As you say...soooo many options 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nice looking fighter and great on the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nicely done! I love the impact marks and carbon scoring on the port wing. Realistic chipping on the red stripes as well. Very jealous... I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of these for a few weeks now but begrudge the extortionate prices that they’re going for on auction sites. Amazon have some but they want £13 for delivery... Hijacking this thread I know but does anyone know where I can grab one at a reasonable price? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks! I got this kit years ago at a hobby shop, it's a pity that Moebius doesn't do another production run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumper Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I like that a lot. Great job :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen said: Nicely done! I love the impact marks and carbon scoring on the port wing. Realistic chipping on the red stripes as well. Very jealous... I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of these for a few weeks now but begrudge the extortionate prices that they’re going for on auction sites. Amazon have some but they want £13 for delivery... Hijacking this thread I know but does anyone know where I can grab one at a reasonable price? Cheers! You tried the Revell version? Hobbycraft had then for reasonable prices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 44 minutes ago, The Chief Smeg said: You tried the Revell version? Hobbycraft had then for reasonable prices I’d actually prefer the Revell version after what I’ve read. Amazon have the Revell for £35 plus £13 postage... tempted. I’ve checked Hobbycraft; nothing online, guess I’d have to check in store in the off chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Caved and bought the Revell kit from Amazon with the £13 postage Also... bought the Green Strawberry PE set ready for improvements and lighting. I'm such a sucker for this! BUT I managed to get a bargain on the Revell BSG model from eBay at £20 Edited April 4, 2018 by Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I have a Mkii in the stash and I’m toying with the idea of the green strawberry PE for it. Warren at tyridium models does a lighting kit for this too and I have an imperial probe droid in order with him so I think I’ll get him to send me the lighting kit too. I’m going to be watching your build thread with interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 On 04/04/2018 at 10:51 PM, The Chief Smeg said: I have a Mkii in the stash and I’m toying with the idea of the green strawberry PE for it. Warren at tyridium models does a lighting kit for this too and I have an imperial probe droid in order with him so I think I’ll get him to send me the lighting kit too. I’m going to be watching your build thread with interest I've received the GS stuff and I have to say it's pretty darn good. The printing on the clear plastic is very fine and surpassed my expectation. Just ordered a tonne of electrical components and I'm now waiting patiently for the stuff to arrive so I can get building and lighting! Can't wait 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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