theplasticsurgeon Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 This kit, very similar to this Israeli Eagle, which I built in 2017 This kit from Kit Rescue at IPMS Avon2018 show. Halh of a double-deal with this Italeri EF-111A Raven, negotiated down to £15 for the pair. For which I have ideas to contrast the grey camo. But approach with caution, as the decals on that linked Academy were VERY fragile. And a view of the parts. This kit has raised surface detail. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Another great subject choice Tim and I'm keen to see how this kit is in relation to the other options being mentioned in our GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Progress started yesterday, with seat and cockpit detail, confirming that the decas are VERY fragile. Ideas to toughen them up a bit colleagues please? Airframe being pulled together. tails and intakes added. and a lead-loaded nose. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 You've made rapid progress already Tim! There's a couple of products on the market to coat the decals with that will help your cause. Microscale's Liquid Decal Film worked for me but sure the gang can recommend some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Today,she was airbrushed Humbrol 128 overall. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Looks as if you've lain down a nice smooth coat of paint there Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Masking up ready for the camo. Then airbrushed Humbrol 145. Well happy with that look. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Tidy paintwork Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Decals. I've very pleased to say that a coat of Klear is holding them together. So far just the sheet of unit markings 43 FS / 3 FW, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Stencils left for tomorrow. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Rest of the decals fitted. Canopy fitted, and exhaust area silvered. Now to find some bronze coloured foil for the rest of the canopy frame. Somethin like Galaxy chocolate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Galaxy is too much like paper. This is Rolo foil. Might have revisit after the Celebrations appear. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Rolo wrapper foil - top tip Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Undercarriage. And up onto her pins. Open exhausts fitted, and the hook, and that fairing atop the fin. Just the weaponry left. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Looks good Tim. Almost finished now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 The Eagle gets its talons. Declaring completion. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That's come out well Tim. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nice Eagle. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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