Fancherello Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Hi all and thank you. Ian, to say the least, i have a bitter sweet feeling about this kit. Now i'm sure i'll one day build a dash A high viz cat, i still wonder if I'd pick the Trumpy or the Tamiya. At this point I think i'd still go for Trumpeter, but with the feeling that they really could have done better. Their rendition of the -B cockpit is really accurate and quite good for an OOB pit. But this also shows that they had a good source of information. They had it for sure. But for some reason i dont know they once more managed to make so many mistakes in shapes and paper instructions. Once more, this so so annoying. This is so annoying because enginering is rather good, clear parts are superb ( but fuse lines are molded raised ontop of the main canopy....didnI say annoying ). I know that on large scale models any subassembly is a small model on its own and needs detailing, that's the hobby we like, but I wonder if there is a part on this kit that didnt need a correction before a detailing path ! Maybe the airbrakes ?... I'm building it for a paper article so I cant imagine not pushing to my best and correcting with Zacto intakes ( that are real worth the price ) and resin bits a'd personal work. My point is to show what these bits bring so that readers can choose if they are worth adding or not. I dont mean all these must be bought. But in the end you end up with a rather pricey stuffed pack to start with. Considering the ratio time spent on it/ price helps taking the pill, but this is up to each modeller ! But still , after typing this, i think Trumpeter is my go choice. But i'll need some time before making another 'cat, me thinks.😠Edited February 19, 2018 by Fancherello Iain and MikeMaben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks for the reply Fanch - helps hugely! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 hello today I've been working on the aft section's weathering. As often seen on pics, I wanted a strict hue transition from center to aft section of the nacelles, but also a smooth transition between them. best regards Fanch Kagemusha, Emilio, Anthony in NZ and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 NIce work! Don't forget to dirty up the inside of the speed brake interiors. They got pretty dirty as they were always open when landing and all the crap thrown up from the main tires when the deck was wet coated the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thank you Maxim ! Yes the very aft of the fuselage needs some more work: speed brakes interiors, chaff/flares dispensers and fuel dump hose. So many little things and details to do !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 great paint job most beautiful jet so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thank you Misha ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gregor Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Amazing... the best paint job I have ever seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Magnificent work and attention to detail! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Awesome weathering! Are there any decals underneath btw? Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Incredible work - thanks for continuing to share your techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thank you very much, guys ! Mufh appreciate. Still a long way to go ! Fanch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Awesome weathering! Are there any decals underneath btw? Yes there are decals ! They're from Zotz, but a fail in setting my skulls ( and eventually i found them a bit too dark fir a cruise return ) made me want to paint more and more markings. After all we're dealing with large scale no ? I cut my own skulls and AA's for my tails and then bought a silhouette cutter. I'm now learning slowly all this machine can do for our hobby. I did the drop tanks bands and arrows with it, and i'll post shortly pics of the friction marks on wings. I used masks for these, i hipe you'll like them. NavyF4s and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sweet weathering, Fanch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thank you Gazzas ! Fanch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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