swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hello my Friends. This is my latest. From the instruction sheet. BuNo 111794 I-BC. US Marines VMF-122, Marine Corps Air Station,Cherry Point. 1947-49.Most likely flown by Lt Col Marion E Carl, CO of VMF 122. All the best. Ralph. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very nice build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Beautiful build. Marion Carl would have approved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Nice one Ralph, an excellent build of an unusual aircraft, good tonal variation in the blue, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentavros76 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very nice work! How was the kit? I have read that part fitting is not it's strong point! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 A very nicely done model and I do like the display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Rémi said: Very nice build Cheers Remi.😀 2 hours ago, David H said: Beautiful build. Marion Carl would have approved. Thanks David.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Farmerboy said: Nice one Ralph, an excellent build of an unusual aircraft, good tonal variation in the blue, well done! Thanks very much.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Kentavros76 said: Very nice work! How was the kit? I have read that part fitting is not it's strong point! Thank you.😀 The wing roots were about 3mm from the fusalage and took a bit of work,also the air intakes were a very poor fit but then again it is a Special hobby kit and I have come across a lot worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, SAT69 said: A very nicely done model and I do like the display. Thanks very much SAT69.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Looks great, impressive tonal variation in the blue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 That's a beautiful model. I love the early jets. Thanks for showing us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very nice rare bird! She is real beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Geo said: Looks great, impressive tonal variation in the blue. Cheers for the kind words Geo.😀 34 minutes ago, Toryu said: That's a beautiful model. I love the early jets. Thanks for showing us. Thanking you kindly Toryu.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Val_Ukraine said: Very nice rare bird! She is real beauty! Thanks for the kind comment Val.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, swralph said: Thank you.😀 The wing roots were about 3mm from the fusalage and took a bit of work,also the air intakes were a very poor fit but then again it is a Special hobby kit and I have come across a lot worse. I built one and have encouter the same problem But when you overcome them, you have a beautifull model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rémi said: I built one and have encouter the same problem But when you overcome them, you have a beautifull model Always worth it in the end.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I like this a lot,the blue paint,and the detail,and the base. Very nice! Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) A wonderful model of the USMC first jet fighter. 👏 Marion Carl was couragous pilot and skilled leader who had a distinguished career in Marine Corps. After WW-2 he served as Test pilot and later commanded a reconnaissance squadron that flew missions from Taiwan over Mainland China. During the Vietnam War he was in command of the first Marine brigade and flew missions in gun ships and attack helicopters. He later gained command of the 2nd Marine Air and was subsequently apponited as inspector general of the USMC. Marion Carl retired with the rank of major general in 1973. Sadly, he became the victim of a violent crime in 1998 when he was defending his home against a criminal intruder. Edited January 21, 2021 by 112 Squadron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Gosh darn it Ralph. You did it again!!! Now I want to build the early Phantom because I like this one so much. Great results my friend!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 12 hours ago, Kitkent said: I like this a lot,the blue paint,and the detail,and the base. Very nice! Chris. Thanks very much Chris.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 hours ago, ForestFan said: Very nicely done Cheers Forestfan.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 hours ago, 112 Squadron said: A wonderful model of the USMC first jet fighter. 👏 Marion Carl was couragous pilot and skilled leader who had a distinguished career in Marine Corps. After WW-2 he served as Test pilot and later commanded a reconnaissance squadron that flew missions from Taiwan over Mainland China. During the Vietnam War he was in command of the first Marine brigade and flew missions in gun ships and attack helicopters. He later gained command of the 2nd Marine Air and was subsequently apponited as inspector general of the USMC. Marion Carl retired with the rank of major general in 1973. Sadly, he became the victim of a violent crime in 1998 when he was definding his home against a criminal intruder. Thanks very much 112.😀 Also thanks for that information...going through a great career only to be assaulted as an old guy makes me proud and sick at the same time. 10 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Gosh darn it Ralph. You did it again!!! Now I want to build the early Phantom because I like this one so much. Great results my friend!!!! Mike Cheers for the kind words Mike.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Lovely build of a seldom seen type 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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