chameleon2009 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hi guys, thought I would show you my latest build its the 1/32 Italeri F-35A, OTB with the edition of the Eduard seat belts, its a poor kit, that's all I will say about this, I have used Reedoak figures, and the MJ1-B loader from video aviation, and MRP paints enjoy Mike 37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Another stunning build there Mike, figures really set if off nice too. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Have to say the F35 does absolutely nothing for me but that’s a beautiful build - love the realism especially the figures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Well, for a poor kit you have done an outstanding job. Really looks superb, and having such a huge stealth fighter isn't common! Looks brilliant, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Poor kit or not, that's an excellent model. The figures are brilliant, so lifelike. The FOD covers are also very well done too. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 You have made the dullest aircraft possibly ever built look stunning. You should be given a promotional job by Lockheed well done.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Big and impressive,great work and those figures really are superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Might be a poor kit but you've done an outstanding job on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Great model and love how you set it off with the Reedoak figures CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Incredible! Yeah, the figures really "sell it" too! 😉 Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Looks good from here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 You did a fine job! If you don't mind me asking, how did you make the intake and exhaust covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Beautiful build Mike and I love the diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Very well done Lightning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano353 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 If that's a poor kit you certainly did a great job! Are the hydraulic and brake lines on the landing gear scratch built or is that OOB detail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I must be missing something because poor kit or not that is superb! 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 10:31 AM, petetasker said: Have to say the F35 does absolutely nothing for me but that’s a beautiful build - love the realism especially the figures. I am with you on that, I don't like doing clean builds, especially on this kit, not the best Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 1:31 AM, B.sin said: You did a fine job! If you don't mind me asking, how did you make the intake and exhaust covers? they are made from blu tak, and than covers with electrical tape, I find the electrical tape sticks very well to the blu tak Mike 21 hours ago, Deano353 said: If that's a poor kit you certainly did a great job! Are the hydraulic and brake lines on the landing gear scratch built or is that OOB detail? the hydraulic lines are part of the kit Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Awesome build ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 A superb build and really brought to life with the dio. I have one of these in the stash....can I ask what was poor about the kit.? Was it the fit or an accuracy issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 generally the kit is ok, but its the flash in all the small parts, the ill fitting doors, the hinges don't line up with the holes, the under carriage is very week and the instructions are not brilliant, I just won't build it again thats for sure Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, chameleon2009 said: generally the kit is ok, but its the flash in all the small parts, the ill fitting doors, the hinges don't line up with the holes, the under carriage is very week and the instructions are not brilliant, I just won't build it again thats for sure Mike Thanks Mike, that's useful to know....forewarned is forearmed! Sorry, I forgot to ask, what paints / colours did you use for the fuselage, nose and RAM panels, and did you use any masks for the latter? Cheers, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, t15dja said: Thanks Mike, that's useful to know....forewarned is forearmed! Sorry, I forgot to ask, what paints / colours did you use for the fuselage, nose and RAM panels, and did you use any masks for the latter? Cheers, Dave. I used MRP paints, and lots and lots of tamiya tape, if you do it this way do it in sections, then peel away and then mask the next section also spray the bottom of the aircraft first, well at least around the wheel wells, when you fit the undercarriage it will be difficult to paint Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hello Mike, Outstanding model and outstanding presentation. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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