Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hello, Britmodellers! 👋 Finally, the Deuce is finished. It was the second (and successful) attempt at building this kit that I planned to be straight OOB, but in the end I was opted for another painting scheme and AM decal set from fündekals :). The starboard side: The port side: The belly of a bird: Actually, it has a very rough finish, but I find it very attractive: The decals looks very lovely, even if the kit’s one aren’t so precise and thin: I messed up the starboard side lettering and the «FORCE» word is a bit wavy: Another downside was an incorrect placing of the MLG doors, but I decided to do nothing to prevent another problems: The canopy sealant looks excellent and as for me, it’s another cool-looking feature of this kit (along with the tail hook): So, the WIP thread is here for those who are interested: Thanks for looking, I hope you’ll like it! 🙂 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very sweet indeed Nikolay, well done sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Spookytooth said: Very sweet indeed Nikolay, well done sir. Thank you Simon, I’m really appreciate it! 🤝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That is rather lovely! Can't say I've ever seen a silver F-102 before, so that's new to me! Cracking model! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: Thanks for looking, I hope you’ll like it! 🙂 Sure do! Superb Duce, Nikolay, and so nice to see a silver painted one for a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That is rather lovely! Can't say I've ever seen a silver F-102 before, so that's new to me! It’s a bit unusual finish for the Deuces, but there was a few: Unfortunately, I haven’t had a decal with a spare serial numbers and it’s costs for me a lot on an eBay. 12 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Cracking model! Thank you, Keith! 😉 11 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Sure do! Superb Duce, Nikolay, and so nice to see a silver painted one for a change. Thank you, Bob! ☺️ I just checked - you’re asked me to do the silver Deuce one year ago... 😬 It’s better too late than never. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: Thank you, Bob! ☺️ I just checked - you’re asked me to do the silver Deuce one year ago... 😬 It’s better too late than never. It certainly is and next year I will finish off my pair of Duces, an X and an XX, but in boring grey. 😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Nice work Sir. I really like result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Excellent job as always Nikolay! Came out stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Super Deuce! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: It certainly is and next year I will finish off my pair of Duces, an X and an XX, but in boring grey. 😛 There are some nice ANG markings for the Deuces, and ADC Grey won’t be so boring with the help of the stencils. 17 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: Nice work Sir. I really like result. Thank you! 🤝 12 minutes ago, LorenSharp said: Excellent job as always Nikolay! Came out stunning. Thank you a lot, @LorenSharp! 😉 6 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Super Deuce! Thank you, Terry! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 The Century Series are some of my favorites. You’ve done the Deuce proud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Impeccable NMF on this bird, Nikolay - in a catchy overall scheme too! Glad you've been able to complete it, eventually Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That is beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cessna Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very smooth finish and great decalling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Wonderful finish dear boy. So happy I was around for the last few steps. Bravo. 👏👏👏 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: The Century Series are some of my favorites. You’ve done the Deuce proud. Thank you, Dennis! These airframes was way ahead of its time... 🤝 8 hours ago, giemme said: Impeccable NMF on this bird, Nikolay - in a catchy overall scheme too! Thank you, Giorgio! One day I’ll try to do the SEA scheme... 😋 8 hours ago, giemme said: Glad you've been able to complete it, eventually I’m too! But it takes some time (a year!) to complete... I need to build the kits faster! 🤨 8 hours ago, opus999 said: That is beautiful! Thank you! 👏 8 hours ago, Cessna said: Great model! Thanks, I’m really appreciate it! 🙂 6 hours ago, busnproplinerfan said: Very smooth finish and great decalling. Thank you, I’m glad that you like it! 😀 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Wonderful finish dear boy. So happy I was around for the last few steps. Bravo. 👏👏👏 Thank you, Johnny! I’m happy how the Deuce looks, but it’s still far away from your skills. 🤩 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Great looking model.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 The great thing about the F102 is that there are so many colourful schemes for them. This ones a corker Nikolay, great job!. I also didn't realise they came in aluminium. You live and learn😀. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 That is a lovely looking Deuce Nikolay, the Meng kit is great and you have done a perfect build of it. The canopy area is especially nice and crisp. I am tempted to build another now as I have one in SEA scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 hours ago, swralph said: Great looking model.😀 Thank you! 🙂 2 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: The great thing about the F102 is that there are so many colourful schemes for them. This ones a corker Nikolay, great job!. Thank you, Pete! 2 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: I also didn't realise they came in aluminium. You live and learn😀. That’s why I choose this scheme - and it’s perfectly matched with an existing decals. 1 hour ago, Booty003 said: That is a lovely looking Deuce Nikolay, the Meng kit is great and you have done a perfect build of it. The canopy area is especially nice and crisp. Thank you! Actually, the canopy was repainted and looks not so great after the first pass... The second attempt was more successful and now I like how it turned out. 😊 The only one disadvantage for me was the fit of the wing tips - I hope the Case X tips will fit better. 1 hour ago, Booty003 said: I am tempted to build another now as I have one in SEA scheme. I wasn’t so excited about the Deuces in the SEA schemes, but now it looks very attractive to me. I’m still not ready for the camouflage work, so looking forward to seeing yours! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Here is my SEA Deuce Nikolay: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Karacho Nikolay !! Very good Deuce and wonderfull painting !! Congratulations Man !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 An excellent F-102. I normally don't build 1/72 scale but that kit's tempting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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