zebra Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Here's my last one for 2021 - Roden's C-133 Cargomaster, with Caracal decals. Enjoyed this one - the fit's not perfect, but not awful either, and it builds up into an interesting model. I'd build another, except that it's one of those aircraft I only really need to build once! Caracal decals were excellent, as usual. The natural metal finish is AK Extreme Metal, I had a bit of trouble with it, and I have to say I've fallen out of love with this product. It doesn't seem to want to dry completely (still feels slightly tacky, two weeks after I painted it), and I've had a few issues with the paint reacting with the adhesive in Tamiya (and other brands') masking tape. Might try switching back to Alclad next time. thanks for looking Julian 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejay53 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Looks great! I have not had any issues with AK extreme metal paints curing (just finishing the Roden B-36B). I have had issues with tamiya tape on the dark aluminum and AK primer. I find that I have to mask (detack the tape by applying it to the inside of my wrist a couple of times first). Then paint immediately. The only real problem I’ve had with AK is the filler/primer. That stuff never seemed to cure. I stayed tacky for weeks. I ended up wiping it off with solvent and using mr surfacer. Edited December 29, 2021 by Bejay53 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Great result. Striking aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I well remember seeing these, and sitting on the flight deck, at Mildenhall air shows in the late 60s/early 70s. The model certainly captures the Cargmaster's look, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 That looks fabulous, love it SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Brilliant. That looks just as I think one of these should. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I know I'd be a glutton for two of these. I already have the Gene Hooker one. Even though the paint is not helping it looks good. Looks like a well cared for machine. I never thought much of these until I read the book on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Very nice, the metal finish looks good from here! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 An impressive aircraft, even in 1/144. The modell is equally impressive - super alu skin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 You've done excellent work on your C-133 and have a finished model to be proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Lovely build and finish, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Great looking build. Have always thought this was a striking craft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Awesome build!!! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Young Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Very nice! - That's a great looking C133 you have made there. Makes you realise how big the aircraft is! Cheers, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Very nice, Julian! My friend Steve has one nearly finished, but cleaning up the propellers has been quite an ordeal for him. Not Roden's finest hour.... -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Beautiful build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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