CMSCHLOM Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Here is another COVID build which occupied me for about 5 months. This is my first try using the SEA Tactical Paint Scheme. The plane was mainly built OOB with the addition of the pilot figure. Borrowed some bombs from another Trumpeter kit. I have to say Trumpeter makes some really great 1/32 scale jet models. Not exactly Tamiya, but easy enough to build with straightforward instructions and very good decals. With a little effort, you can make some really nice models. A word of caution! If you see a Trumpeter kit you really like, GET IT! They disappear pretty quickly and can take some research to find them. The F-100 has the distinction of flying more missions than any other USAF aircraft during the Vietnam War. Hope you enjoy! http://warbirdsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/image003-13.jpg 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I can hear CCR's "Fortunate Son" playing in the background. 😁 Nice looking build.👍 Cheers, Albert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Your F-100 looks super nice. Really like the cockpit and the map in the pilot's hand is a nice touch. Windscreen and canopy super clean and your masking on them was very effective. Paint work is quite good. You have a model you can definitely be proud of. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Love it. Crisp colour changes, detail it's all there. A great model! Thanks for sharing. I picked up a very nice Trumpeter kit 1:32 Stuka.. for relatively little outlay! So glad I did as it looks a great kit to build. Good advice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That’s very smart, I like the pilot holding the map, it just adds “something”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 hours ago, albymoore said: I can hear CCR's "Fortunate Son" playing in the background. 😁 Nice looking build.👍 Cheers, Albert Albert i I was thinking maybe Suzi Q is playing in his cockpit?, maybe the version by Flash Cadillac as used in the film Apocalypse Now! 😂 Though I do love the original version too by Credence Clearwater Revival. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 A beautiful model, well done. I think it has to be CCR playing ,but saying that i prefer to look at SUZI Q 😉 . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That's a real beauty very nicely finished well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Looks great.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: Albert i I was thinking maybe Suzi Q is playing in his cockpit?, maybe the version by Flash Cadillac as used in the film Apocalypse Now! 😂 Though I do love the original version too by Credence Clearwater Revival. I believe a Sony reel to reel in the pilot's hootch playing Steppenwolf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, CMSCHLOM said: I believe a Sony reel to reel in the pilot's hootch playing Steppenwolf. Yeah! Born to be wild ! " This is BigDuke6.. I want that tree line burnt off!, blow'em in to the Stone Age son!" Its a fab model ! Thanks for sharing this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 CMSHOLM... may I ask which specific colours you used ? Your build has inspired me to perhaps do a Tamiya SkyRaider in SEAC. I think it looks pretty accurate! also How did you make the pilots map? Thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Fantastic looking Hun, one of my favourite jets. I bet that is a good size as well - do you keep it on display? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Great looking Super Sabre! And I agree about the map – a small detail, but it really adds life. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: CMSHOLM... may I ask which specific colours you used ? Your build has inspired me to perhaps do a Tamiya SkyRaider in SEAC. I think it looks pretty accurate! also How did you make the pilots map? Thanks Andy I used Testors Model Master Tan and Medium Green, and Tamiya Acrylic Dark Green. It looks too bright at first, but I used Testors Dull Coat and weathering tones it down to the right color. These aircraft were painted in the field starting in 1965, switching to SEA Tactical Paint Scheme. The maps came from the old Tamiya 1/35 US Command Figure set. There on the lip of the side opening lid. I just use my printer and print them out. Paper is about scale thickness. Edited January 11, 2021 by CMSCHLOM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Booty003 said: Fantastic looking Hun, one of my favourite jets. I bet that is a good size as well - do you keep it on display? Just in my display case at home. No contests unfortunately. But it is a real nice size, although the Trumpeter F-105 is huge! As is the Trumpeter A-6A and A-6E. Wish they would make a 1/32 EA-6B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 5 hours ago, CMSCHLOM said: I used Testors Model Master Tan and Medium Green, and Tamiya Acrylic Dark Green. It looks too bright at first, but I used Testors Dull Coat and weathering tones it down to the right color. These aircraft were painted in the field starting in 1965, switching to SEA Tactical Paint Scheme. The maps came from the old Tamiya 1/35 US Command Figure set. There on the lip of the side opening lid. I just use my printer and print them out. Paper is about scale thickness. Great Thank you for your reply. I've not used any Testors acrylics before so will follow this up. Cheers, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Beautiful HUN, very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: Great Thank you for your reply. I've not used any Testors acrylics before so will follow this up. Cheers, Andy The Model Master Paints were enamel, the Tamiya Dark green was acrylic. No problems using the two together, enamel and acrylic, just make sure they are completely dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 7:02 PM, CMSCHLOM said: Here is another COVID build which occupied me for about 5 months. This is my first try using the SEA Tactical Paint Scheme. The plane was mainly built OOB with the addition of the pilot figure. Borrowed some bombs from another Trumpeter kit. I have to say Trumpeter makes some really great 1/32 scale jet models. Not exactly Tamiya, but easy enough to build with straightforward instructions and very good decals. With a little effort, you can make some really nice models. A word of caution! If you see a Trumpeter kit you really like, GET IT! They disappear pretty quickly and can take some research to find them. The F-100 has the distinction of flying more missions than any other USAF aircraft during the Vietnam War. Hope you enjoy! On 1/9/2021 at 7:02 PM, CMSCHLOM said: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I was always very impressed with this kit, I built one very soon after they were first released. I can tell you've done a fantastic job with the building, and the paintwork is very clean. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Nice! It looks like the real thing! Having a pilot in the cockpit really adds to the effect, I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very nice Hun, and as the others have said, the map really adds to the effect! As you stated, the F-100 was a real workhorse in SEA, and not surprisingly, had a high loss rate, but they were usually down in the weeds and the VC gunners were as deadly as the German flak crews in WW2. Well done! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 That is a beautiful scale model and some excellent work! Very impressive in every aspect. But, I must say it's the only model Hun I've seen with no paint damage around the engine area. She must be brand spankin' new! 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: That is a beautiful scale model and some excellent work! Very impressive in every aspect. But, I must say it's the only model Hun I've seen with no paint damage around the engine area. She must be brand spankin' new! 😃 Just came out of the paint tent at Tuy Hoa Air Base! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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