Icarus Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone. I dug this out of the stash, only to see that there is another example of this being built. However, as you can see I will go for an OOB build, apart from the masks. We will see what the base kit looks like. If the cockpit isn't up to much, I will mount the canopy closed... Need to finish off a couple of commissions first, so at least I will be able to learn from @jb65rams' build... Thanks for looking, Icarus Edited January 13, 2022 by Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Welcome aboard! There's no problem with doing the same subject as another Group Builder, in case that was bothering you. Especially when it is a flashy subject like that- I seem to like red-topped Hornets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Thank you gingerbob - trying to finish a very stripey St Athan Station Flight "Welsh Dragon" Hawk at the moment (which coincidentally also has a significant amount of red on it), then I'll crack on with this build. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Early days with this - the cockpit is largely complete, but still attached to the sprues for ease of painting. I must admit I'm a bit disappointed with some of the flash on this kit. For example, there was lots on the leading edges of the upper fuselage in the above piccie, that I have now sanded down. It's not as if this is a very old kit. "Made in China" is written on the inside of one of the fuselage halves, but I have only ever seen excellent castings in Chinese manufacturers of late. I am also having some serious difficulties with the decals, despite them having been stored in a cool, dry place since purchase. At present I'm having to excise them from the carrier film with a new scalpel blade after soaking. This has been achieved with minimal breakage for the cockpit instrument decals, but I am dreading the main exterior decals. Incidentally, for some reason all the MFD screens on the decal sheet were light grey, despite there being no evidence they ever looked like this in reality. I have painted them black/green now, as you can see on the photo. Odd. Thanks for looking, Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 20:21, Icarus said: Need to finish off a couple of commissions first, so at least I will be able to learn from @jb65rams' build... Not much to learn from me. I am at the same stage as you. Been sidetracked by the Matchbox GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 I have muttered previously about unexpected levels of flash on the smaller parts of this kit, but there is no denying some of the detail is great - the wheel wells are fab, and the cockpit out of the box isn't too shabby either. I will fill/glue the small gap between the front i/p and the cover, then add and mask the canopies. Once I've covered the wheel wells, then it is off to the paint shop! Thanks for looking, Icarus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Looking good. Did you have any problems with the intakes? I found them a bit of a faff to put them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Thank you @Jb65rams. I agree - a bit fiddly, and required a quick sand afterwards to remove any inconsistencies. We will see how this turned out with the primer later tonight... So, I am really finding this model is excellent in many ways. This is me prepping for the canopy addition, prior to masking. The tailplanes, fins and wing extensions just click into place - I may not need to glue them later... But seriously, who decided to put this on the EXTERIOR lower surface of the port flap? Sure, it could be sanded this down with grades of Micromesh, but why should I need to?? Ah well, just me moaning. Still a fantastic amount of model for the price. Thanks for looking, Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Has built up beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 So, I have now got the light and dark ghost greys on, using good old Humbrol 127 and 128. Both went down really well - mustn't forget the old paint brands! As you can see, I have now masked up ready for the red bits. Red gets everywhere as I have learnt in the past with bitter experience, so no chances taken here as you can see, with a combination of vinyl, kabuki and builder's masking tape covering everything visible (including much of the lower surface as well!) I will be using another old classic for the red - thinned Humbrol 19, which will produce a lovely tough gloss base for some of those interesting decals, which may/may not be in many pieces based on the experiences with the cockpit instrument decals above. Thanks for looking, Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 So, the masking worked! The wing fold lines are a little prominent for my liking, so I may just add a sweep of white glue, and a quick spray of dark ghost grey before starting the decaling process. I am slightly dreading this, given how badly the cockpit decals behaved, but we shall see. Thanks for looking, Icarus 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Wow! That's a good feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 So, things have been a bit delayed by the arrival of the latest addition to the Icarus family, but now we're getting some sort of sleep pattern going, I've had time to decal this, and work on the undercarriage. Those tricky decals are still giving me problems, but multiple applications of Micro Sol later, we're slowly getting there... I am aiming to add the u/c doors and weapons pylons next, then start the weathering whilst working on the ordinance. Hoping for a finish in approx. 1 week, then I can focus on the the MiG-21 SMT in the relevant GB. Thanks for looking, Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Congratulations on your new addition. The Hornet is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Looks fantastic. Don't forget to paint the gun like I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) Very nice!!! Edited March 6, 2022 by Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Many congratulations on your new arrival, it certainly changes your home schedule! Clearly hasn't affected your modelling quality though, this bright scheme looks very sharp despite the decal issues 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Thank you for the kind words everyone. Just about getting into a regular sleep pattern now! In the final straight with this now. Just need to add the weapons (when I've decided the load out I want), mount the canopy open and build and add the crew ladder: Lovely kit this - well done Revell! Thanks for looking, Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 22 hours ago, Icarus said: Lovely kit this - well done Revell! And lovely build! Well done Dad, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 OK - all done now. Will post more piccies in the gallery, but very impressed with this model from Revell. I also have the Revell "Top Gun 2" 1/48 F/A-18D lurking in the shed, that I was trying to get rid of due to the rubbish colour scheme, but based on how much I enjoyed this build I'm now tempted just to get some better decals for it! Anyway... Thank you for looking everyone! Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Looks very smart, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Definitely not a 'boring grey jet'! Makes me want to re-investigate my F-4B Diamondback (intended) project, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 wow, great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Great job. jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Lovely finish, looks very neat and colourful 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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