Erik Leijdens Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi guys, A while ago I bought a second-hand kit online an was surprised to see this kit in the box too, the guy wanted to get rid of it I think. I too was not really interested in it, I thought it was best to throw it in the bin. But after a while I thought maybe it's nice to use it a weekend project(which became weeks off course..). Except for the decals it is straight OOB, the kit decal were the worst I've ever seen, I used a set from Expert choice. Which were also given for free from a fellow modeller from the US. Hope you like it, not a masterpiece but just a fuss-free build of this important Cold war jet. Erik 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Great work on this old kit. ... I built one last year in NACA colors used for tracking the effects of Sonic booms over urban areas. Id love to do another one in USAF colors. Most likely with the Sharks-mouth motif of the 61st FIS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Nice work, I have the same decals but I have been unable to locate a kit to go with them. I really like the metallic paintwork. What paints did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Love it, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Lovely job on the Starfire, great finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I really like a clean build and yours is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 More proof that a Hobbycraft kit can be turned into a great looking model! Well done indeed Erik. I would be interested in what paint you used as well. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Really like those 50'/60's NMF jets. Nice work on the starfire.👍 Rgds, Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: More proof that a Hobbycraft kit can be turned into a great looking model! Well done indeed Erik. I would be interested in what paint you used as well. 😀 Hi Gary, thanks for your nice comment I've used AK extreme metals paint, very easy to use stuff! Have used 3 tones, aluminium, dark aluminium and duralumin for the tail area. Thanks for the comments all!! Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Wow, that is stunning! It's quite basic kit but looking at your build it looks anything but basic I have the same kit in stash, most likely need to get some decals for it. Oh, and the canopy is bit messed up - so it might have to wait in the stash for a while longer. But Im glad I got to enjoy your build in the meanwhile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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