gota Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Hello again, Here is the second model I have completed this year after another Eagle. Started this one thinking it would be a fast build to get into painting quick, and just finished it after 6 months of not a lot of free time. Very decent kit, the main issues being the simplistic exhausts and the overly thick closed canopy. Still an enjoyable build with not a lot to fix, and trying to spruce up that gunship gray was also a fun painting experience. 1/72 Academy #12550, Twobobs Da'Heath decals, KA Models exhausts, Reskit wheels, weapons from the kit, Skunkworks, GWH and Tamiya. Thanks for watching. Edited November 16, 2019 by gota 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Two absolute beauty’s, fantastic quality build, good job! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Now there's some lovely work,stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 A pair of especially impressive and convincing Eagles! Superb detailing and finish. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Very nice Iggles-- those exhausts are fabulous! How do you feel about the Academy kits compared to other offerings in 1/72? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gota Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Very nice Iggles-- those exhausts are fabulous! How do you feel about the Academy kits compared to other offerings in 1/72? I can tell you once I have built the two GWH and the two Hasegawa kits I have piled up over there, but I might just change subject for a while 😛 I would not get another Academy single seater. I would probably build another of their new double seaters molding, possibly to turn an K into an S. Plastic is a bit soft and textures in some places but the decal sheet is really good. But yeah, you need aftermarket exhausts. I think Hasegawa's C&D still build into decent models. From what I gathered on the internets, it looks easier to build than the Acad Charlie for a better OOB result. GWH boxes look tasty, loads of weapons (especially in the I box) which kinda make up for their price but they seem trickier than Acad's F-15e to build, the decals look a bit thick and I seem to recall people pointing out the front canopy has shape issues (although you can see the shapes differ between Academy kits anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texans Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That is a awesome Eagle 🦅. Always good see a Lakenheath. One. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Bravo. I'm a big fan of your weathering on the grey one, there are a lot of different colours and shades which draw you in. Beautiful work, especially in 1:72. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Very nice. I too love the weathering. I've just finished doing the transfers on a Strike Eagle so you posting your pictures has inspired me to start weathering it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Beautiful pair of Eagles - well done! The finish on both is excellent and the exhausts are particularly good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Spot on very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Looks good! A smart looking pair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Excellent duo. Really nice work. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Beautiful models mate. Very well done indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Excellent work! Your efforts with multi-toning and staining really paid off, for what might otherwise have been a dull-looking grey plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 That's a bit nice for a boring gray bird. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulcrum Guy Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Nice work on the 494th mudhen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omak Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Cracking build ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Hello Gota, Thanks for sharing your nice model with us. I wonder, if this aircraft will be coming in production again. If you see, what this aircraft can take in regards to armament, it is a true force multiplier. In short, deadly, fast and very reliable. Regards, Orion - The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Both look very nice builds👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Step Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I always love a one tone paint job that does not look boring - great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Very nicely done. I really like what you’ve done to weather the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I really like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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