CT Modeller Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 RF-101C Voodoo 66th TRW, RAF Upper Heyford, 1968 1/72 Hasegawa kit rescribed + Mig paints I’ve had the old Hasegawa RF-101C in the stash for many years and was tempted to replace it with the much more modern Valom kit. But like many of these older kits it had that ‘old friend’ feel about it and I knew I wouldn’t bin it so it made it’s way onto the modelling desk. I remember the camouflaged Voodoos from 1960s Battle of Britain At Home days so I chose 60109 which I had a photo of from the 1968 Coltishall show. The kit is many decades old and is typical Hasegawa from the early period with light raised panel lines and very limited detail. The nose also seemed to have a slight turned-up look to it so I added some Milliput and reshaped it slightly. The very simple interior was a good starting point for a reasonably detailed cockpit and seat, and I rescribed most of the panel lines. I used the Mig USAF Vietnam acrylic paint set, with the lighter of the greens darkened slightly. Decals were from the spares box; mostly from old Superscale sheets. Quite pleased with it after 50 odd years of waiting to do it! 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Talk about getting the most out of an ancient mold..! Very inspirational work, thanks for posting. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Very nice, Chris. That reminds me that I need to get my last Voodoo completed and RFI'd! .... time... time .... and being diverted on to other projects! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Very tidy job there. Nowt wrong with the Hasegawa kit, (apart from the tanks need to come forward a bit) considering it was the only game in town. Still have another 4 in the stash. Looks good in the camo, even if I am biased towards NMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhizhou Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 That is a great looking Voodoo. Thanks for sharing it with us. Zhizhou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Love that Voodoo that you do! 😀 Great work on that old kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yowzah! A beautiful One Oh Wonder! Figured @RidgeRunner would like this one, even without dayglo all over it! You have showcased what the Hasegawa kit can be made into with some skill, which is apparent you have. Well done! (I also have four kits in the box waiting for their turn!) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark22 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Excellent job on the Hasegawa kit. The Vietnam camouflage scheme really suits the Voodoo. I started, but never finished, the Valom kit. Looking at your build make me think I should try the Hasegawa kit one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I never used to like the Voodoo, but models like yours are making me warm to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Excellent looking VooDoo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickandrews7 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Love that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Very nice Voodoo, very clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Now that I REALLY like, if ever I needed a kick up the back side to get one of these, you've just given it too me, its been on my meant to list for too long. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Great looking Vodoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nicely done - what life you've coaxed out of the old gal! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 PERFECT, your modeling skills are top! Scribed lines looks better than on most new issued models, very moderate and good for this scale. You proved how good can be those old models finished with good skillful hands. Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 11 hours ago, djos said: PERFECT, your modeling skills are top! Scribed lines looks better than on most new issued models, very moderate and good for this scale. You proved how good can be those old models finished with good skillful hands. Best regards Djordje Thanks Djordje. I find most moulded panel lines are too wide and not deep enough to take a wash properly, so old kits like this with very fine raised panel lines are just right for rescribing with a needle held in a pin vice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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