Ale85 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, this is my entry for the GB. I don't know from how many years i have this kit in my stash, now is the time to build it! I will build it completly OOB, no aftermarket will be used! Just to finisch my VF-31 Tomcat and i'll start a...VF-31 Demons. Yes, i really love this Squadron! Ciao Ale Edited April 30, 2020 by Ale85 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I hadn’t heard of the demon until this GB, nice choice. I like the box art is that the scheme your doing? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, rob85 said: . I like the box art is that the scheme your doing? Rob Yes! ciao Ale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I've never seen one built, so I'll watch this with interest as it is on my to buy radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Interesting and colourful kit. ill follow along with this one! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Cool plane and quite sizeable one at 1/48 scale. Clearly has some of the same 'looks' as it's twin-engined brothers - Voodoo & Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Nice choice. I will follow this one with interest as I have The F3H-2M version in the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Nice choice, I have the same one in the stash. One thing to note is that Hobby Boss got their Demons muddled up, or more correctly there designations. You may know all this but for those that don't (I spent ages working this out myself). So what they call the F3H-2 (the latter version in the series) is actually the Long Tail F3H-2N though you can build the -2M version, you just need to blank off the upper guns. The boxing they call the F3H-2M, is actually the Short Tail F3H-2 which is the later version. So all is fine, though if you plan to do an early version of the -2N, you just have to watch what missiles you fit.....though with later mods this changed as well. F3H-2N - AIM-9B's Sidewinder (normally 2 only), but no AIM-7A's Sparrow I's due to original radar, 4 x 20mm cannons F3H-2M - AIM-7A's Sparrow I's only due to radar, 2 x 20mm cannons (the -2M's were very limited in production only 80 produced and retired early, VF-31 didn't use them). F3H-2 - AIM-9B's Sidewinder, AIM-7C's Sparrow III's (normally 2 of each), 2 x 20mm cannons (though often deleted) Ok the -2N was later modified with new radar so could have the same config as the -2. I can find no reference to the -2M's ever being modified. I can find no reference to the tails being modified either, so the -2N kept it's long tail its entire life. All quite confusing, but the model you have is correct for the VF-31 Tomcatters...they got the decals right......sort of!!! One final piece of info, the -2N's (& -2M's) Bureau Number began with 13xxxx, the -2's began with 14xxxx. So they got that right for the box but not quite for the model inside, but that's a simple fix. ...and one final thing is the missile rails are not correct, Phase Hanger do a nice correction set for these, either for the Sidewinder only -2N or Sidewinder/Sparrow -2 and modified -2N. https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48 Hopefully this is helpful 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, trickyrich said: Nice choice, I have the same one in the stash. One thing to note is that Hobby Boss got their Demons muddled up, or more correctly there designations. You may know all this but for those that don't (I spent ages working this out myself). So what they call the F3H-2 (the latter version in the series) is actually the Long Tail F3H-2N though you can build the -2M version, you just need to blank off the upper guns. The boxing they call the F3H-2M, is actually the Short Tail F3H-2 which is the later version. So all is fine, though if you plan to do an early version of the -2N, you just have to watch what missiles you fit.....though with later mods this changed as well. F3H-2N - AIM-9B's Sidewinder (normally 2 only), but no AIM-7A's Sparrow I's due to original radar, 4 x 20mm cannons F3H-2M - AIM-7A's Sparrow I's only due to radar, 2 x 20mm cannons (the -2M's were very limited in production only 80 produced and retired early, VF-31 didn't use them). F3H-2 - AIM-9B's Sidewinder, AIM-7C's Sparrow III's (normally 2 of each), 2 x 20mm cannons (though often deleted) Ok the -2N was later modified with new radar so could have the same config as the -2. I can find no reference to the -2M's ever being modified. I can find no reference to the tails being modified either, so the -2N kept it's long tail its entire life. All quite confusing, but the model you have is correct for the VF-31 Tomcatters...they got the decals right......sort of!!! One final piece of info, the -2N's (& -2M's) Bureau Number began with 13xxxx, the -2's began with 14xxxx. So they got that right for the box but not quite for the model inside, but that's a simple fix. ...and one final thing is the missile rails are not correct, Phase Hanger do a nice correction set for these, either for the Sidewinder only -2N or Sidewinder/Sparrow -2 and modified -2N. https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48 Hopefully this is helpful Thank a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Cool jet. Enjoy. I built this one a few years ago. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Devo said: Cool jet. Enjoy. I built this one a few years ago. Lovely build! How about the construction? There are issues or everything is ok? ciao Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Best luck with your build. I'm really happy a major manufacturer has tackled this rare and short lived bird. Hell, I was happy when Emhar made a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 15 hours ago, Ale85 said: Lovely build! How about the construction? There are issues or everything is ok? ciao Ale Ale, From memory it built up well. I think it was a bit tricky with the intakes and gun trough areas, nothing major though. Careful dry fitting and go slow will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 With the Tomcat almost at the finish line, i started to assembly the first parts and making some test without glue. No pics for now, but i will provide soon ciao ALe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 So let's start with a test build without glue. The overall fit seems good and, wow, it's a big bird! 😮 ciao Ale 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Mmmmmm, for a single engine jet of that time she was big.....probably why she was soooo underpowered! Even the later model with the improved engine was still underpowered! I sort of giggle every time I see that box art work, even with a touch and go or a missed trap it still couldn't taken off with that angle of attack without stalling shortly there after! They've done the same silly "action" picture on the box artwork for the AMK Tomcat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 The progress so far. The fitting is good, Now putty and sanding, hope to start soon the painting ciao Ale 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Just a flying pic to show you the progress so far. I painted the camo with gloss white (H316) and light gull grey (H316). Next step: radome, anti-glare panel and red tips on wings and rear stabilizers. ciao Ale 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 10:00 AM, Ale85 said: So let's start with a test build without glue. The overall fit seems good and, wow, it's a big bird! 😮 I seem to remember that one of McDonnell's design proposals for the F3's replacement was basically a slightly enlarged version with either 1 or 2 engines, and that this evolved into the F4, so it was not that much smaller than the Phantom. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Bad news! I have to shut down this building. First of all: decals was a real trouble; they broken in several pieces, it was like building a puzzle But the worst was when i put the washing on the undersurfaces: when i removed the excess, it was a disaster! So... white flag I have the determination to put my name on the map of this GB so...just the time to choose the subject and i will start whit it ciao Ale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 How very upsetting that can be, right in the final stages. I hope you don't bin her, set her aside and someday go back to her. Then you can strip her, repaint, and use Aftermarket decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 I was too frustrated to save it. I love the Demon, so i think i will give it another chance in the future buying another kit. I don't love to waste money, especially in this moment, but as i said, i was very frustrated by this inconvenience. And I throw it to the bin ciao Ale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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