reini Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 F2H-2P, 128863 U.S.Navy, "Look III", VC-61, USS Yorktown, Korea 1953-54 Kit: Sword F2H-2P Photo Banshee (SW72078) Scale: 1/72 Paints: Vallejo Model Air, Vallejo Metal Colour Weathering: Flory Models Wash WIP: Photo reconnaissance version of the early US Navy fighter jet, the Banshee. Not many were made but still an interesting plane with rather sleek looks due to the extended nose. Delightful little kit with some resin & PE extras that came with the kit. Only thing I have added is the tail pitot tube. Cockpit required some extra cutting but other than that it went together better than I expected. Landing gear installation was tricky to put it mildly and the plane ended up in a nose down position which I'm not sure is entirely correct but oh well. Definitely left me hungry for some more Sword kits - luckily I have plenty of other US Navy subjects waiting in the stash. Painted with Vallejo Model Air. 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Lovely model, and impressive subtle weathering on a mono colour scheme, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Not every day do we see a Banshee-- and a recon Banshee at that. Congratulations on a fine completion, Reini. The Flory Grey looks just about right for accenting panel lines on a Sea Blue aircraft. The orange wotsits with the white accent stripes on the noses of the tip tanks look amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Beautiful build of this charming old jet. Its also very nice displayed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 That’s really nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Beautiful ... I need a Banshee for my Blacksheep collection, hopefully it will look as good as this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 That's gorgeous! I love those early USN jets and you've done the Banshee proud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Beautiful Banshee, lovely weathered finish ! “Go Navy” Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Very nice photo Banshee! Your sea blue finish looks very, very good, not like a plastic toy that so many 1/72 scale models in overall specular sea blue end up. IIRC, oftentimes Banshees would take on a nose-down stance due to the nose strut oleo going soft. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 That certainly does look very nice & your weathering brings it up very realistically. Which Flory washes did you use & which matt finish? Some of these Sword kits are really nice. Just wish they'd hurry up & do a Thunderstreak to compliment their Thunderflash! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 @Lightningboy2000 Thanks. I used Gray Flory wash, with some Dark Dirt in selected spots. No matt coat was used. Nor clear for that matter. I lightly sanded/polished the surfaces before & after decals with Tamiya sanding sponges (2000 & 3000). It helps blend the decals with the paint and makes it sothat Flory wash doesn't bite too hard on the matte (usually bit rough) surface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Wow!! That looks really superb. Very well finished. I built the old Airfix kit in the photo-recce option too! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Beautiful build and finish is perfect Reini love the Banshee a rare sight on BM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Thanks for sharing your technique reini, makes for a very convincing finish. Mart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Lovely work, looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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