Dermo245 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Hi all, I've a soft-spot for Naval Aviation and know @Grey Beema wouldn't let me hear the end of it if I didn't build something. So I'm in with this one which only had a service life of four years. Hasegawa F11-F1_Tiger_Box by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr The second US Navy aircraft to go supersonic after the Douglas F4D Skyray, the F-11F-1 Tiger was soon replaced by the F-8 Crusader. I like how this is a little different and looking forward to giving it a go. Plan is for OOB, all the way! Hasegawa_F11-F1_contents by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking, good luck with your builds and happy modelling. Cheers, Dermot Edited March 15, 2023 by Dermo245 Completed! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 That is a pretty little thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The Tiger was lovely, there was a short and long nosed version. I think they were used by the Blue Angels too. I part built on many years ago when attempting the history of the “Sundowners”.. Enjoy the build Dermot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Not one I'm familiar with, but a very handsome-looking device! Looking forward to seeing your build. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I've the same boxing as this one, plus the Blue Angels one too, bought before I got this one & likely won't get built. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one though. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: I've the same boxing as this one, plus the Blue Angels one too, bought before I got this one & likely won't get built. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one though. Steve. I've been looking at the Scalemates page for this, and I reckon the Blue Angels boxing is the one that I coveted as a nipper. There was one in the window of a toy shop in my home town, but it was out of the way and I only ever passed it riding in the car. It remained unattainable Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Terrific subject Dermot, we’ll almost need a Grumman sub gallery for this GB! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this kit in your capable hands. Gerard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) I may be wrong but I believe the F11F was the first plane to actually fly with the area rule applied to the fuselage from scratch - the F 102 having it added during a later re-design when it had proved incapable of breaking Mach 1.0. I built the Hasegawa one a year or so ago and they include the Grumman "supersonic" drop tanks, but apparently although they were tried, D&S says they were not a standard fit in service. so I did not use them. It's a nice looking kit. Pete Edited January 11, 2023 by PeterB 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Correction. It was actually the Naval Fighters series book that mentioned the tanks, and also the need to add missile rails to the pylons if mounting Sidewinders, but I believe Hasegawa corrected the latter in your later boxing! Although they could carry tanks, bombs etc they were usually seen either completely "clean" or with Sidewinders, but sometimes with the pylons and rails but no missiles as I have done mine. Pete Edited January 11, 2023 by PeterB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lovely subject choice Dermot and this seems to be a nice kit of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out; I expect it'll be pretty. Reminds me that I've had the main airframe components together on mine for about 20 years if not more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 Sorry everyone - can't find the photos I took earlier during this build. Here's the latest after coat of primer followed by Mr Hobby Light Gull Grey and Tamiya White. Masked up for the metal leading edges. Hasegawa_F11-F1_build_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice. While the lovely F11F was short-lived in service, it was a Blue Angel's aircraft for hearly a decade IIRC. <Insert standard rant on lack of decent 1/48 injected kit.> 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 Thanks and here's the latest, with metal edges done, overspray tidied and nose cone painted. Has also had a coat of Future. Hasegawa_F11-F1_build_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr More soon! All the best, Dermot 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Looking very sleek Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 That is looking rather smart Dermot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly7 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 The Tiger was my favorite a/c of the Blue Angels, they were loud and snapy. It was their plane when I seen them the first time. I missed the F4 era and was disappointed when the A4's came along. In the Thunderbirds it was the F-100's. Beautiful build Pete, great choice Dermot I'm looking forward to seeing your finished Tiger. Cheers. Ruben. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 17 hours ago, firefly7 said: The Tiger was my favorite a/c of the Blue Angels, they were loud and snapy. It was their plane when I seen them the first time. I missed the F4 era and was disappointed when the A4's came along. In the Thunderbirds it was the F-100's. Beautiful build Pete, great choice Dermot I'm looking forward to seeing your finished Tiger. Cheers. Ruben. If you're into Blue Angels history, there's a great interview here with two-time Blue Angels pilot Jerry "Turkey" Tucker who flew both the F-4 Phantom II and then the A-4 Skyhawk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly7 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Thanks Dermot very interesting video. Loved the picture with both teams F-4's lined up facing each other. That must have gotten the competitive juices flowing. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 So started with the decals which are from the box and had a couple of weeks in a sunny window. Yes, they're old, Hasegawa and a little transparent. But I really don't mind - am having plenty of fun with it! Hasegawa_F11-F1_build_4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers Dermot 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 For being ancient decals they appear to be performing well Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 The decals do look well behaved. Did they get a stern talking to? I have a kit on the shelf with very badly behaved decals that thought pretending they were on a corrugated wing would be more fun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 So decals all done and now waiting on the gear bits to dry. Almost there! She's also had a wash of Dark dirt from Flory Models - maybe I got a bad batch but the consistency/texture wasn't great (I did shake the bottle and stir it) 🤔 Hasegawa_F11-F1_build_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 So last bits added and she's done. Some goofs here and there and the decals are showing their age. But I had lots of fun with it and nice to do out of box and end up with something that looks good on the shelf. Hasegawa_F11-F1_VF-33_done(1) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Hasegawa_F11-F1_VF-33_done(3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Hasegawa_F11-F1_VF-33_done(8) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Will post some more pics in the gallery, thanks for all your comments and happy modelling. All the best, Dermot 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Beautiful! I love those early jets (when so well-done!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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