StephenCJ Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I bought a whole lot of AK Interactive Metal paints, and have used some on projects. I thought I would like to do a kit that is basically all NMF. Any how I got this little gem. Don't be fooled by the toy like box art, this thing looks OK. Box Art and packaging. Instructions. Decals. Parts. And the paints I am going to use, well some of them. Thanks for looking in. Stephen 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Hi Stephen, a nice subject. Those Hobbyboss easy builds aren't bad at all and can make fine models with a bit of tweaking. Good luck :). Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Ooooh a Thunderjet 👍 ... Im building a HB easy build 262 right now its pretty good. I think i will be getting a few more of these easybuild kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Looks like a nice little kit! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Looks nice. I like the HB easy-build kits. The decal sheet alone looks like it's worth the money! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks for your interest Ridge Runner, Corsiarfoxfouruncle, Azgaron and Mitch K. Time for an update. I was trying to update this build once a day, but the electrician came for a few hours yesterday and relieved me of a days wages. I have spent less than a hour building the kit and the fit is pretty good. There is some filling and sanding to be done and still a bit more. I am going to remove the scary looking guns that are on the wingtip tanks. There is no need to add any weight, the model sits on it's undercarriage perfectly fine OOB, and no the undercarriage is not glued in. I am a bit confused as to the colour of the undercarriage, the instructions say white but photographs on the internet look aluminium??? Anybody know? Pictures look a bit blurry, I had best stop being lazy and start using a tripod. Thanks for looking in. Stephen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Hello @StephenCJ ... those aren't guns .. They're early in air refueling probes. Later versions of the plane had a receptacle for a boom in the leading edge of the port wing. A few actually had both but you’d really have to check your sources for serial #’s. Decal # 14B is for the in wing receptacle door. Im Thinking then that decal # 14A would be for the refeuling probes. Looking at the instructions both planes have both refueling systems. The Landing gear are aluminum if memory serves. Dennis Edited June 7, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Heres a few photos to show the systems. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 My guess is aluminium or zinc-chromate, or a combination of both. Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks Dennis and Azgaron. I had a few minutes spare before going to 'fools paradise' and nearly chopped the little buggers off. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 More progress. I have painted the fuselage but it was still wet when I did these pictures. As you can see I used AK's Extreme Metal paints for the undercarriage and drop tanks. No need to thin, use straight out of the bottle and clean up with general purpose thinners. Touch dry in minutes. The chrome isn't a real chrome, not like Model Master Chrome, it just a silver. Thanks for looking in. Stephen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Looks very nice! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 "It's OK darling, I only spent £5 on this Easy Build kit" [...and only £50 on paint 🤐] 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 The kit cost $10.95, Extreme Metal paint $10.95 for 30ml. Alclad cost $16.95 for 30ml. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Most of the painting is now done. But a disaster has struck, I painted the wing tip tanks polished aluminium and it hasn't dried. In the morning I shall remove the paint with a bit of thinners and paint the tanks with aluminium like the rest of the plane. The darker colour on the jet nozzle is dark aluminium. I will also contact AK Interactive for a replacement. I have spent enough money on their products. As Killingholme pointed out 5 pounds for the kit and 50 pounds for the paint. Thanks for looking in. Stephen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Update! Stickers are on, well nearly. Two to go on the tip tanks and one on the belly of the model and 5 on the canopy. I have noticed I have worn some of the paint away handling the model. A little repaint is necessary. There is some touch ups required on the decals, stripes and checks. Still to do, the canopy, add the drop tanks, undercarriage doors and rockes and a bit of weathering. Some pics. Thanks for stopping by. Stephen 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Pretty awesome work with the decals! Looks very nice! Håkan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisz Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/5/2018 at 7:50 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Ooooh a Thunderjet 👍 ... Im building a HB easy build 262 right now its pretty good. I think i will be getting a few more of these easybuild kits. I'm building the HB Z-142 and its totally worth its price. 14 hours ago, StephenCJ said: Update! Stickers are on, well nearly. Two to go on the tip tanks and one on the belly of the model and 5 on the canopy. I have noticed I have worn some of the paint away handling the model. A little repaint is necessary. There is some touch ups required on the decals, stripes and checks. Still to do, the canopy, add the drop tanks, undercarriage doors and rockes and a bit of weathering. Some pics. Thanks for stopping by. Stephen Lovely, quick job! Did you use primers, etc.? Are the decals gone directly to the alu paint, or on a clear cote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 For a primer I use Tamiya XF-19 and thin it with General Purpose Thinners. The type you get from a hardware store or automotive paint shop. I haven't used a clear coat yet. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Looking good Stephen, the decals look great, it is quite a spectacular scheme. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Agree, looks great with decals on. HobbyBoss has solved the problems with their decals as they stick so vell to the kit? Cheers / André 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 11 June 2018 at 11:06 AM, StephenCJ said: Most of the painting is now done. But a disaster has struck, I painted the wing tip tanks polished aluminium and it hasn't dried. In the morning I shall remove the paint with a bit of thinners and paint the tanks with aluminium like the rest of the plane. The darker colour on the jet nozzle is dark aluminium. I will also contact AK Interactive for a replacement. I have spent enough money on their products. As Killingholme pointed out 5 pounds for the kit and 50 pounds for the paint. Thanks for looking in. Stephen Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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