Paul Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 I've had one of these in the stash for ages, this seems an excellent opportunity to finally build it.
marty_hopkirk Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Welcome. Another later X machine, this one has bit of Captain Scarlet Passenger Jet about it. Marty... Edited October 3, 2010 by marty_hopkirk
The Velociweiler Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 It felt a bit strange when this one appeared two decades ago. After years scrabbling about finding models of X-planes dating from the stone age of modelling and trying to beat a replica out of them - to be presented with a nice, shiny X-plane in state-of-the-art plastic seemed a bit like cheating! Nice sharp kit - never built it yet tho', so it'll be interesting to see how it goes together.
Paul Posted October 9, 2010 Author Posted October 9, 2010 I've made a start, although there's not too many parts left already! It does fit together very very well, its a complete joy to build The office And the main part of the assembly I'm a bit nervous as I didn't add any nose weight (the instructions don't mention that any are needed) We'll see!
The Velociweiler Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Leave the Jetpipe off 'till last then - if it tailsits, you'll be able to drop some weight into the forward fuselage via the back end.
Pilgrim_UK Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Thats looking good and I do like experimental planes. Might have to purloin one of these for the table.
Paul Posted October 30, 2010 Author Posted October 30, 2010 I'm hoping to finish this kit this weekend, so a quick update. After painting And after the decals I found the decals a bit of a nightmare, especially the stripes under the wings. At one point my wife had to rescue a bit of blue and red stripe from my tongue with a cocktail stick!
Paul Posted October 31, 2010 Author Posted October 31, 2010 And she's finished! I really enjoyed this simple little kit from Hasegawa, apart from the decals which I had loads of trouble with. I'd definitely build this kit again, perhaps a what-if subject. Its got a touch of the F-5 about it, so it would look great in aggressor markings. Thanks to the hosts on this X-planes GB, I'm not sure I would have got round to building this otherwise More pics in the completed builds thread.
arnobiz Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 It looks great, the decals look beautiful and perfectly laid down. Arnaud PS How on earth did you get decal bits stuck to your tongue?
thx6667 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Wow, very nice. Its one of those 80s kits I really want (the F-20 is the other).
Alan P Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Great job with the decals, top drawer stuff! Al
Stebos Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Tidy result there, but no licking the model afterwards!
Paul Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 Thanks for all the kind comments Arnaud - I was trying to rescue a bit the had folded back on itself, not quite sure what happened next!
arnobiz Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 I was trying to rescue a bit the had folded back on itself, not quite sure what happened next! I hate it when it happens, especially when the glue is stronger than the decal!! Nice recovery anyway
Mike N Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Nice work! I have one of these in the stash, and your build has moved it up the 'to do list' Mike
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