fox1_BE Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) Hello all, This is another 'Easy-Assembly' kit from HobbyBoss, again a very straightforward build: the kit only uses some 25 parts but shows nice detail overall. I wanted to use it as a painting exercise, specially for the worn NMF look that reference pictures of VNAF Bearcats typically show. I added spare PE seat belts, some simple sidewall cockpit structure (the cockpit & seat are molded all-in-one into the top fuselage), IP decal and a gunsight. Also the main gear bay received a bit of tubing and detail. A few lines of rivets were added around the engine compartment and I replaced the kit's gun barrels with brass tubes. Decals are bits and pieces from the spares box. I used several Alclad metal paints and mainly oils for weathering. Hope you enjoy the pics - thanks for looking. Have a great end-of-year all! Patrick Credits background picture: designed by Freepik, photo by mrsiraphol: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/maldives-island_1122944.htm#query=maldives palms&position=6&from_view=search&track=sph Edited December 30, 2022 by fox1_BE 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 That's a really nice Bearcat and I'd say your weathered NMF painting exercise was a wild success! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Spectacular Bearcat! You have made a smashing success out of "the worn NMF look that reference pictures of VNAF Bearcats typically show." The brass gun barrels may be a detail, but an important detail. They really enhance the 'buiness' angle of the machine. Nice work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Very well done Bearcat. Whatever you did for "practice" on painting this kit, keep on doing it as the effect is really good. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Wow!! That is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox1_BE Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Thanks for your kind comments all! Cheers, Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Lovely Bearcat 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Stunning build, beautifully photographed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesdaddy Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Very well done, your worn NMF looks perfect. Always good to see a Bearcat built too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 That NMF is definitely a success! lovely photography too. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Cool scene, thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Excellent Bearcat, and great presentation. Well done Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox1_BE Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Thanks again guys; much appreciated your friendly comments!! Happy new year! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Great looking Bearcat Patrick and love the dio` too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Modelling doesn't have to be complex to look right. Maybe only 25 parts, but I see all are put to good use 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Well done. I think that the Hobby Boss kits are, for the most part, well designed and pretty accurate (P-38L being a slight exception!). You have done a fine job with great painting skill! Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 The model turned out great and the diorama is killer! I've enjoyed the Hobby Boss kits I've built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Excellent 👍 Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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