Popular Post russ c Posted November 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2021 Hi Everyone, just completed the latest addition to my `Nam` collection My latest shot at Monogram`s 1/48 F-102 kit Built pretty much out of the box contents Only additions being some seat cushions, belts, cockpit placards and lots of Milliput🙂 Decals came from LDecals Studio set 48008 `No MiGs today` Found a site on internet called `Daggers in Vietnam` which had a few photo`s of aircraft with some wear and tear evident and the spine clear of antenna and collision lights, which is how I`ve attempted to present this one Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 77 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Beautiful model shown off by excellent photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Superb finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Superb build Russ,I never realised they served in Vietnam in this scheme I've only seen them in SEA camoflaged versions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhausted Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 You did a badass job. You polished the painted surface, creating a super-realistic result. The exhaust section looks convincing. You weathered well, but did not over-weather the aircraft or fall victim to "gridding" the panel lines. Looks very nice and I hope my F-102s turn out that well so I can display them nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Superb modelling Russ, the first photo looks like a reference photo rather than a model. Well done sir!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Yeeees! Another cracker Russ! Superb modeling on this old horse. The first picture is so atmospheric……👍👍👍👍 a really perfect model! Thx for sharing Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I do love your RFI photos Russ, they do look great with your backgrounds. Great work on this, it looks fab. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 That looks great! High praise for the Monogram choice too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Love it with the worn out nose and the reflection on the wings. Great job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Really impressive build! I did not known that F 102 flown in Vietnam still in 1966! Moreover, I lived in opinion, apparently wrong, that all USAF machines in Vietnam had three colors upper scheme, and not such light grey with red air superiority livery. Thank you for sharing Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Another great build Russ, very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 That's outstanding. I do love the '102...a very elegant aircraft that just looks right from every angle. You've done a fine job on the 'old' kit. Just one question....it looks like engraved panel lines...but i thought these old Monogram kits were raised? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, binbrook87 said: That's outstanding. I do love the '102...a very elegant aircraft that just looks right from every angle. You've done a fine job on the 'old' kit. Just one question....it looks like engraved panel lines...but i thought these old Monogram kits were raised? Thanks, re:panel lines, I sanded them all flush and drew them in later with a pencil using the instructions as a guide. Then varnished and weathered. Cheers Russ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, russ c said: Thanks, re:panel lines, I sanded them all flush and drew them in later with a pencil using the instructions as a guide. Then varnished and weathered. Cheers Russ Wow. What a great result. Cheers Graham 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Beautifully done, Russ. The finish and weathering are simply superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 That old kit can be a challenge to build without a lot of putty. You've done a magnificent job on it and can display most proudly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Absolutely superb! Really going to have to do that pencil line with some of my older kits! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Your usual top-notch work, for sure! The pencil panel lines are quite a brilliant concept (I've never been diligent enough to go at full re-scribing like some do). Excellent results as always! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Nice one Russ. The pencil lining works a treat, will have to try that. And those missiles must have taken an age to do. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Another stunning addition to your Vietnam collection Russ. Shows what a great result can be achieved with this classic kit, I like the drawn on panel lines, very effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Beautiful work as usual Russ and excellent photography too! Love the way you have handled the panel lines and weathering. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Another superb build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 22 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Beautiful model shown off by excellent photography. What he said 👆 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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