bigsteve Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hi all, Here'swhat I'm in with Hobby boss's F-84E Thunderjet. This my first post on LSP so bare with me, being an old fart I tend to have the odd senior moments. (Be kind old fart in action.) Steve. Girlscanplay2, dutik, Lee White and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 This is very much cool! It's about dang time! Both to the F-84 and to you, Sir, for finally coming over here.... I'm looking forward to the build. Are you using a resin 'pit, Eduard anything, or AM decals, or straight OOB? Remember that you have a G speedbrake in that kit which is incorrect for that plane, but I have a correct spare for the E if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Excellent choice Steve, I will follow with interest. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Glad to see ya join us Steve, seems like you got the pic posting sorted, glad I could help. All the best to you and your build, Paul Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Here is a little video I found to help keep you inspired, Lots of neat film of the various versions including the E/G in Korea. Paul Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 This is very much cool! It's about dang time! Both to the F-84 and to you, Sir, for finally coming over here.... I'm looking forward to the build. Are you using a resin 'pit, Eduard anything, or AM decals, or straight OOB? Remember that you have a G speedbrake in that kit which is incorrect for that plane, but I have a correct spare for the E if you need one. Hi clunkmeister,as this is my first post I will be building it straight from the box, no resin, no etch, no decals just out of the box. Except for the speed brake which Paul has informed me is not correct for the "E" model so I'll correct this and the other reason is I also have an F-84E complete with a BigEd set so I've still got that to go at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Here is a little video I found to help keep you inspired, Lots of neat film of the various versions including the E/G in Korea. Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM0hpYfbCEY Hi Paul thanks for all your help with this post and the additional help and information, I could not get the post to work correctly from my laptop but it was simple from my iPad, that was defiantly a senior moment I've made a start and got several sub assembly's built it's now to primer and paint. I'll post some pic's of my progress shortly. Once again thank's for all your help. Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I found this a really nice build even OOB, Even a little work on the gunsight and seat rails will enhance the build and easy to do. The Kit decals were the BEST decals I have ever used, but did not use the vertical stabilizer striped one. When I build my G I'm going to use all the kit decals Separate the warning outline from some of the stencils on the both sides on the mid-fuselage for a better fit. I use the Mirco-Scale system and you cannot see any film or silvering. Have FUN with this kit watch'in you Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I found this a really nice build even OOB, Even a little work on the gunsight and seat rails will enhance the build and easy to do. The Kit decals were the BEST decals I have ever used, but did not use the vertical stabilizer striped one. When I build my G I'm going to use all the kit decals Separate the warning outline from some of the stencils on the both sides on the mid-fuselage for a better fit. I use the Mirco-Scale system and you cannot see any film or silvering. Have FUN with this kit watch'in you Jack Hi Jack thanks for the post, i've made a start on the kit and have got several sub assemblies built and the fit of the parts is stunning I'll try and get some pictures posted later of what I've done so far. Regards Steve. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Welcome aboard! - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Well folks, got down to some work on the F-84 building as many sub assembly's as possible and then on to primer but this time I'm going to try a new product to me it's an adhesion promoter which is a clear alcohol based product which you spray on everything and leave for 30 minutes and your ready to go with any type of primer or paint. By the way I have to congratulate Hobby Boss on their kit the fit of the parts is absolutely superb one of the best I've ever put together, well done Hobby Boss. Dropped a couple of pictures in for you to see the progress. Regards Steve. Edited March 17, 2015 by bigsteve Harold, Girlscanplay2 and LSP_Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Your box reminds me somehow about the 21st Century kits Pre-assembled kits I guess the "promoter" is intended to clean grease and remnants from surface. Great idea given the time needed when washing the kit with soap water and wait to have it dry again - especially from the water that made it into the cavities. - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Your box reminds me somehow about the 21st Century kits Pre-assembled kits I guess the "promoter" is intended to clean grease and remnants from surface. Great idea given the time needed when washing the kit with soap water and wait to have it dry again - especially from the water that made it into the cavities. - dutik Hi Dutik, thankfully I don't you'se soap and water anymore I clean everything with FMW model clean it does the job very well and is easy to use. You just spray it on give it a brush over and blow it off or just let it air dry then you're ready for primer or this time adhesion promoter. Regards Steve. dutik and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 [...] I clean everything with FMW model clean it does the job very well and is easy to use. I'd like to hear more about this product! A Google search delivered me to a site called Foothill Model Works, but I couldn't find anything called 'model clean' there. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Well folks, got down to some work on the F-84 building as many sub assembly's as possible and then on to primer but this time I'm going to try a new product to me it's an adhesion promoter which is a clear alcohol based product which you spray on everything and leave for 30 minutes and your ready to go with any type of primer or paint. By the way I have to congratulate Hobby Boss on their kit the fit of the parts is absolutely superb one of the best I've ever put together, well done Hobby Boss. Dropped a couple of pictures in for you to see the progress. Regards Steve. Looking great Steve! Excellent progress, looking forward to seeing what you do next. All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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