Jon Bryon Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hello all, I finished this earlier this year. It's Hasegawa's 1/48 Mitsubishi F-2A with DXM decals. The paint is Mr Color and the red and white tail markings were masked and sprayed. This has just been published as a five-page build article in SAM's September issue, which I believe is available now (mine just arrived through the door). Thanks for looking, and comments welcome, Jon 57 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Beautifully built and painted. The TAC Meet decal on the right hand side appears to be flipped around. Is that the way the original airplane was painted? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, SAT69 said: Beautifully built and painted. The TAC Meet decal on the right hand side appears to be flipped around. Is that the way the original airplane was painted? Thanks. The markings are indeed correct! Jon 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 This is probably the best F2 model I have ever seen and I am so tempted to get one.... ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 My copy of SAM arrived this morning and I have just finished reading your article on this build. Superb model and a very enjoyable article which will prove very useful for when I get around to building the one in my stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, arfa1983 said: This is probably the best F2 model I have ever seen and I am so tempted to get one.... ! Wow - that's very kind of you! I'm hoping to have it on display at the Asian Air Arms SIG table at Telford (if it goes ahead and if the SIG can get a display together). 1 hour ago, Latinbear said: My copy of SAM arrived this morning and I have just finished reading your article on this build. Superb model and a very enjoyable article which will prove very useful for when I get around to building the one in my stash. Thanks. It's a good feeling to have something published - a new experience for me Jon Edited August 18, 2021 by Jon Bryon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl_five_zero Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Absolute show winner there, fantastic work 😲 Always loved that camo scheme. Yours is executed flawlessly. Great work on the tight feathered edges. Daryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Outstanding work! Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 That is spectacularly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Superb work Jon - excellent build and finish. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That is beautiful, nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That is a beauty, really really nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintychops Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That is very impressive, I may well have to check out the magazine to see more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Very good. Very very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Very nice, very nice indeed. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleModelHobbyist Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Jon, this is a truly outstanding build, well done. The publishers of Scale Aircraft Modelling (Sept 21) can thank you for posting some images of your build on Britmodeller.com because I purchased the digital version of the magazine to read your article. I found your article informative, I picked up a few tips for future builds. I'll definitely be referring back to your article and this post (for some visual inspiration) when I get around to building the Hasegawa F-2A I have in the stash. I am a big fan of the Japanese oceanic camouflage schemes and I purchased the Hasegawa kit and the DXM JASDF ACM 2013 decal set some years ago. I am looking forward to doing the 8th Squadron Black Panther version. Thank you for sharing your build with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 19 hours ago, ScaleModelHobbyist said: Jon, this is a truly outstanding build, well done. The publishers of Scale Aircraft Modelling (Sept 21) can thank you for posting some images of your build on Britmodeller.com because I purchased the digital version of the magazine to read your article. I found your article informative, I picked up a few tips for future builds. I'll definitely be referring back to your article and this post (for some visual inspiration) when I get around to building the Hasegawa F-2A I have in the stash. I am a big fan of the Japanese oceanic camouflage schemes and I purchased the Hasegawa kit and the DXM JASDF ACM 2013 decal set some years ago. I am looking forward to doing the 8th Squadron Black Panther version. Thank you for sharing your build with us. Thanks for your reply Rob. I am delighted my article was of interest and use and thank you for sharing that with me. I hope you share your build with us when it's done. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthspud Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice build of the F-16 younger bigger Cousin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Excellent build. The camo/paint scheme is really attractive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 7:16 AM, SAT69 said: Beautifully built and painted. The TAC Meet decal on the right hand side appears to be flipped around. Is that the way the original airplane was painted? Kind of funny, obviously they flipped the stencils and we’re not English speaking painters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Very nice Jon, you have long been one of my favorite online builders. Is this your first published work? If so long overdue, if not I guess I’ve been living under a rock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, Scooby said: Very nice Jon, you have long been one of my favorite online builders. Is this your first published work? If so long overdue, if not I guess I’ve been living under a rock. Thanks Scooby. It is indeed my first 🙂 Cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 The most elegant F-16! Great job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) Only just come across this as I'm thinking of getting one of these. This is one of the best built & finished models I've ever seen. Inspiring and daunting in equal measure!! Edited May 26, 2023 by Dave100TR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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