reini Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) Hi again, This is my latest build. It's looking like my camera skills haven't improved one bit, I need to figure out a better location/setup to take photos of my models, sorry about that. Anyway, this is the build: Kit: Revell F-89D/J (No. 4568) Model: Northrop F-89D Scorpion (USAF) Scale: 1/48 Aftermarket: None Paints: Vallejo Model, Air & Metal Color Weathering: Oil paints, Flory Models Wash The kit was by no means perfect (it's from the early 90's) - nor was my build of the kit ( I can point out dozens of mistakes...) - but all in all I'm still very happy with the overall look. I did not stress about it too much but was just enjoying the build and was in awe how cool a plane the Scorpion really is So I hope you enjoy. All comments & constructive criticism are welcomed! One thing that I'm trying to figure out the best way to weather raised panel line kits, washes don't really work that well. Maybe some airbrush magic? Would love to hear your thoughts on that. And here's a shot with Monogram F-102 Delta Dagger I did earlier this year. Big planes, both of them! Edited October 19, 2019 by reini Added a photo 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Very nice work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Exquisite work – probably the best looking F-89 model I've seen! And, looking at your build, I'm not convinced that raised lines are always a bad idea for portaying metal panel joints. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Love this, and some of the old Monogram (Revell) models come up so well, raised panel lines and all!! Same applies to your F-102! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Lovely Scorpion Reini. I wouldn't worry too much about the weathering - it looks good as you have done it! Love the cockpit and figures too. If your model can stand close up photography like this, you are not doing too much wrong. I have one of these to build and I was intending to rescribe the whole kit - maybe I will reconsider after seeing this. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Very cool indeed! I've been meaning to make one for years..................must see if I can find one at Telford this year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Very very nice. I've got a 72nd scale one in the stash...may have to dig it out now. Lovely job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Tremendous job, really look amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Beautiful, simply beautiful Ron VanDerwarker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very nice looking Scorpion ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 - Very nice scorpion, I have one somewhere in my stash to be built "one of these days" it could be a good opportunity to dig it out of it and let it become one of the king of my showcase..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Absolutely fantastic build, the shades of metal look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great lookin build and an amazing job with the NMF! I have used pastel (chalk) with a pant brush to do some of my weathering and it works well on raised panel lines. Also it is very forgiving if you don't like it as you can just wipe it off (seal the paint first with future). I have sealed it occasionally after the weathering but not in all cases as I don't really handle my models much when completed. Your job on the scorpion looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 @Harold55 Thanks for the tip, I will have to try it out Thanks for the comments all! 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 One of the nicest models I have seen lately. Never mind the raised panel lines. It's great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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