Popular Post HartDeco Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Hi all. Here is my latest finished model, the mighty F-111E in 1/48 scale from Hobbyboss. Just by coincident, Reskit from Ukraine released a beautiful resin cockpit set, complete with pe parts, 3d printed instrument decals and plastic clear parts. From the same brand a pair of resin exhausts and a set of weighted wheels were used. A metal pitot tube from Master and a decals set from Caracal were also used for this build. The weapons and and fuel tanks in the kit are useless and I only used the AN/ALQ-131 pod. Laser guided bombs from a Hasegawa weapon set were used instead. As usual, I primed all parts with Alclad black pimer and painted the model with MrHobby acrylics. A wash was made from Abteilung 502 oilpaint and AK white spirit. This was a very enjoyable build, especially with the good detail and fit of the resin parts. Thanks for watching. Edited September 18, 2022 by HartDeco 131 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Excellent! Got the FB-111A in my stash, might have to move it up the pile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Very nice. Superb attention to detail. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 That is an impressive bit of modelling. Very good photography too! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) No question, that rendition of that model kit perfectly reflects the the original F-111 in scale. Photographed in the right context it would be hard to dismiss it as a miniature. Superb work. Edited September 17, 2022 by noelh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Superb build and paint. Good all the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Another convincing winner and great pictures from your stable. I'd be happy if I manage to reach this standard of model-making in the future 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 That's a real beauty. I do really miss the 'Vark in the skies of the UK and you've built a fine fine tribute to the old gal. 👍👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 That's mighty impressive modelling, makes me want one now. gazza l 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Wonderful build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 That stunning!!!! ,I've just got hold of one of these after looking for a long time, your build is tempting me to move to the bench rather than the stash. I'm a big fan of the F-111 and you don't see enough of them, you have really done it justice, I take my hat off to you well done Thanks for sharing Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanP Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Fantastic model. Very inspiring. The one in my "to be built" stash has moved a few steps up after seen your model. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Simply beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Lovely build and finish - that really looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Stunning build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Absolutely sensational! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthViper Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Beautiful work, Congratulations, If you could show some macro pics of the cockpits capsule details, landing gears bays and exhausts it would be very enjoyable . SouthViper from Brazil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDeco Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 2 hours ago, SouthViper said: Beautiful work, Congratulations, If you could show some macro pics of the cockpits capsule details, landing gears bays and exhausts it would be very enjoyable . SouthViper from Brazil. I have no photos of the wheelbays. These are just the kit parts. Cockpit and exhausts photos added in the original post. René Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Absolutely brilliant. I’ve built one of these some 11/12 years ago and it still sits well. A great kit you’ve made out of it and in any form you just don’t see many of these anymore. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Excellent job on your model Rene...👌 I like most your job in the cockpit ! Congratulations Giannis Doxas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Beautiful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Very nice build, great result.. That cockpit set, corrects a major issues with the kit..looks a great solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Wow wow wow, love this build, the paintwork and weathering especially is exceptional! How did you find the reskit parts? I've only bought some basic replacement wheels for an F16C and those were of an excellent quality but I can't really gain a proper opinion of their products from one set of wheels! Just wondering if their excellent reputation lives up to what I've heard? Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDeco Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, MBM said: Wow wow wow, love this build, the paintwork and weathering especially is exceptional! How did you find the reskit parts? I've only bought some basic replacement wheels for an F16C and those were of an excellent quality but I can't really gain a proper opinion of their products from one set of wheels! Just wondering if their excellent reputation lives up to what I've heard? Cheers, Mark Thanks. The quality is very good. Crisp details and excellent fit. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 That’s outstanding. Absolutely superb detail and incredibly realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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