Dimiter Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hi, mates! 🍺 I present to your attention my next finished model started about 6 years ago and finally completed due to me staying home for most of the time Well, this one took a toll on my nerves... Multiple fitting issues that plagued me to the very end! You know the drill - a LOT of filling, sanding, correcting, dry fitting again and again and still there are certain places that could look better. And finally the NMF... Oh, not to forget the blue decals on the wingtip tanks... I had to completely cut their noses off as they do not conform at all with the tanks' geometry and I mean they have nothing in common. Then I had to match the blue of the decals which was not particularly easy. On the positive side - nice photo-etched fret addressing mainly the cockpit. My general opinion is that this kit is not for the fainthearted. But still, apart from the old Heller model, this is the only option in 1/72, as far as I know. The backdrop is not period correct, yes, but better than nothing 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Nice result from yourself. 👏👏👏That pilot of the Huskie in the background kept a steady hover in place all through the photo shoot. 😂 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Good work on a short run kit! Have you ever built the Heller kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Good work on a short run kit! Have you ever built the Heller kit? Actually no, never had it. I think it was quite rare back then and not reissued in the last 20+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 What an incredibly well done model! For a kit that waged war against you, it's clear you came out the victor supreme. And the cockpit is truly awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Wow what a stunner 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Dimiter said: Actually no, never had it. I think it was quite rare back then and not reissued in the last 20+ years I have the Heller kit, built a long time ago. Can’t tell you about accuracy, but I finished it, so it must have been an easy build. Nowhere near as pretty as yours. I wish we would get a current F94C, it was the cooler looking of the bunch. Having built the Emhar Demon, I am staying away from their F94C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 That looks fabulous, Dimiter. I've read this kit has atrocious fit issues, so for you to have finished it and having it look so nice is quite an achievement. I can't get a great fitting kit to look so good! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 It was worth the fight. The model looks great! The background is also cool, but looks more fitting to the Vietnam war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Doc72 said: It was worth the fight. The model looks great! The background is also cool, but looks more fitting to the Vietnam war. Thanks! Yes, it is from Noy's Miniatures line and actually representing Vietnam era air base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Very good result, Dimiter! I personally did a Sword's T-33 which shares some issues with F-94 like non-matching canopy pieces leading to open cockpits on every T-33 and F-94 that you see assembled. My brother has the same Starfire in his collection too and came across similar problem like with tanks decals. So it is a complex model indeed. Congratulations for having done this model with such wonderful quality! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Very nice, mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 That is a lovely metal finish you have done and battled a Sword F-94 into submission. Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Lovely job there Dimiter, I'm glad you persevered with this project, I do love these early jets, I just wish the kits were a better starting point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Wez said: I just wish the kits were a better starting point. Thanks and completely agree! When I think of having Sword's F-80, T-33, Banshee and others I feel the goosebumps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Beautiful Starfire, so a happy ending to your tale of woe, well done! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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