Vultures1 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 This is the ESCI F-100D, which is an old kit but still a very good one; Scalemates says it was first released in 1982, with this boxing dating from 1985. I’ve used some Eduard F-100D details (intended for the Italeri kit), Aires wheels, jet pipe and exhaust. The Esci cockpit is very basic but the Eduard etch and a little plastic card helped a lot. I was debating about dropping the leading edge slats until the superb Blackbird models replacement wing set came along and made the whole job a lot simpler! I cut the tabs off the elevators and attached some metal rod to position them at a more typical on-the-ground angle, and extended the intake inside with some paper and plastic card. The paints are Vallejo metallics, the national markings are from the kit (behaving surprisingly well despite their age) and the individual aircraft and squadron markings from Modeldecal sheet 69. I’m pretty pleased with this one. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hi, this is one of the best 1/72 F-100D that I have seen. Everything is top class, and the overheated section near the exhaust is splendidly done! Congrats! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Fantastic NMF on your Hun. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I remember this kit was considered as gem when it was released . It still is and your work on it is very convincing . And ... it's a french one . Good choice for that also . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 A very nice build, the Esci kit was very well received when it came out. I built a USAFE D for a branch display many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 To be honest, jet aren't really my thing, but can I just say that your F-100 is absolutely superb! Your observation of the variation in metal tone due to heat discoloration, and how you've translated it into model form is incredible and totally convincing, as indeed is your rendition of the overall NMF. The weathering is subtle and and totally in keeping with an aircraft in use. Beautiful artistry! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Very nice :). That Esci kit still builds up well Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Martin very nice kit indee, Great Job Armando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragan_mig31 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Great job.I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 What a superb Hun, you've done a cracking job there, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 That does look great especially the tarnished areas which look spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Excellent result. The metal shades look spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 The dropped slats really add life to your superb model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Excellent results especially the always complex exhaust section found on Super Sabres. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 19 hours ago, jean said: Hi, this is one of the best 1/72 F-100D that I have seen. Everything is top class, and the overheated section near the exhaust is splendidly done! Congrats! JR 18 hours ago, Chrisj2003 said: Fantastic NMF on your Hun. Chris 18 hours ago, basket said: I remember this kit was considered as gem when it was released . It still is and your work on it is very convincing . And ... it's a french one . Good choice for that also . 16 hours ago, Mr T said: A very nice build, the Esci kit was very well received when it came out. I built a USAFE D for a branch display many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. 16 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: To be honest, jet aren't really my thing, but can I just say that your F-100 is absolutely superb! Your observation of the variation in metal tone due to heat discoloration, and how you've translated it into model form is incredible and totally convincing, as indeed is your rendition of the overall NMF. The weathering is subtle and and totally in keeping with an aircraft in use. Beautiful artistry! Cheers, Mark 12 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice :). That Esci kit still builds up well Martin 11 hours ago, RAGATIGER said: Martin very nice kit indee, Great Job Armando 5 hours ago, dragan_mig31 said: Great job.I love it. 5 hours ago, Wez said: What a superb Hun, you've done a cracking job there, well done! 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: That does look great especially the tarnished areas which look spot on. 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Excellent result. The metal shades look spot on. 1 hour ago, Jackman said: The dropped slats really add life to your superb model. 39 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: Excellent results especially the always complex exhaust section found on Super Sabres. Mike Thank you all for your very kind comments - I really appreciate it. It took me a lot of study of the techniques of the many excellent modellers on this site before I felt ready to tackle a Super Sabre, especially the scorched rear fuselage. I've learnt so much from this site and am grateful for the willingness of others to share their work and methods. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Looks like the resin wings are pretty hard to get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Excellent job on the Hun, first class build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Looks like the resin wings are pretty hard to get. 17 minutes ago, Wulfman said: Excellent job on the Hun, first class build and finish ! Wulfman Thanks Gents, you are most kind! You are right @BerndM, they seem to sell out very quickly on the Blackbird Models site, so snap them up if you see them. An alternative I thought about was to get a Trumpeter F-100 to donate its wings, which I understand fit OK but would be an expensive solution ... or just live with the raised slats 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lovely looking F100, and very nice finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Vultures1 said: An alternative I thought about was to get a Trumpeter F-100 to donate its wings, which I understand fit OK but would be an expensive solution ... Not only an expensive solution but I believe the Trumpeter kit's wings are too thin. ESCI got it right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Nicely done Hun. I like paint finish and burned area near engine looks good. You have done excellent work from old kit. I have same kit waiting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 That looks spot on, very nicely done indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Very good result on this french F-100!👍 Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperchief Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Superb Super Sabre! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 2:43 PM, Vesa Jussila said: Nicely done Hun. I like paint finish and burned area near engine looks good. You have done excellent work from old kit. I have same kit waiting. 10 hours ago, F-32 said: That looks spot on, very nicely done indeed 2 hours ago, loloskymaster said: Very good result on this french F-100!👍 Lolo 2 hours ago, viperchief said: Superb Super Sabre! Thank you for your comments gents, most kind! The Esci kit is an oldie but a goodie - a really nice basis to work from 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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