IvanP Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 This model was built out-of-the box, except for the canopy, which was patterned and vacformed by myself. The kit transparencies are too thick for the scale. Assembly was, in general, trouble free, except for positioning parts A22 and A23 (landing gear doors/fuel tank sides), as explained in the instructions. Just couldn't make it to work. So, I've just separated the doors from the fuel tank sides, and glued each one in place, after trimming the sides a bit. The upper wing has a molding flaw, that has damaged the stitching over the ribs in some places. Unfortunately, this is visible under a light coat a paint. From what I've read on the net, all the production run of this kit had this problem, and it was not fixed by Accurate before it folded. So beware if you have this kit on the stash and haven't noticed it. A thicker layer of paint, like the one I've used in the model, will hide most of it though. Cheers, Ivan 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Outstanding work! Nice photography too, especially that 4th photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That's a great looking model. I really like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I really like the color combinations, and I think you chose a great background to show it off well. Oh, and the build looks good, too! Only trouble is now, as usual, I feel an urge to grab one of the several F3Fs in my stash... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Brilliant modelling. What a riot of colour. Your canopy looks really good - you certainly mastered the art of moulding your own and of masking as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Beautifully built and photographed. I've had this one out of it's box so many times but never actually managed to start it. Builds like this certainly inspire me to try again. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That's a beauty! Superb modelling and finish. And thanks for the notes, I might need them for my F3F-1 in the stash. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanP Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Toryu said: That's a beauty! Superb modelling and finish. And thanks for the notes, I might need them for my F3F-1 in the stash. Michael Thanks, Michael. I’m not sure if the -1 kit has the same molding problem of the -2 that I’ve mentioned, as I don’t have that kit. Also, Falcon has on their set #39 a vacformed canopy for that kit. So, it should be an easier build, with more marking options. Cheers, Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 excellent work!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Looks great Ivan.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That's fantastic Now I'm wondering if Academy's F3F-2 release they had planned for last year is the AM one, and they found the same issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Realy nice yellow wing machine, congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Yes, that's very nice and as mentioned, superb photography as well. A pleasure to look at sir! 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Great build and photography! Those interwar designs slowly grow on me because of such great builds Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastieboy Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That is a real beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Lovely job. A great replica from aviation’s golden age. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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