Gigant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Bill Cross said: Dunno, I have never seen the kit before and didn't know if its existence. That could be because I don't follow jets of that era, but I'm also not the expert on 32-scale planes in general. As a builder, I would say for the following reasons: The subject is not glamorized by any famous fighter pilots making any high-visibility kills. As a dedicated interceptor, the F4D was unsuited to the multi-mission capabilities soon in demand, so it had a short career in Navy and Marine Corps service. The Fisher kit's list price is $259.85. The Fisher kit is resin, in addition to being brittle, not a fun material to work with if you have to do any serious cutting, grinding, etc. If I were to try this lesser-known subject, I would start with the old Lindberg 1/48th kit, which lists for $14.99, although I am sure it wouldn't be an eye-grabbing show-piece like yours! Dandiego and Bill Cross 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Driver Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Looks beautiful! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom2 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Stunningly beautiful Ford! We have Tamiya´s beautiful little kit in 1/48th, it must be better then Lindberg! I love the Ford and I would get Fisher´s kit in an eyeblink, if I only had the money, I have three Tamitya kits, tough. Cheers! Stefan Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just saw this live and in person yesterday! What a model! (although Dan's explanation of his work on the NATs card below his model was HIGHLY inaccurate, as under the description of Dan's work it simply read "nothing special") I have to say it was VERY spacial, and indeed stood out from the crowd for sure. Gigant and Dandiego 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Just saw this live and in person yesterday! What a model! (although Dan's explanation of his work on the NATs card below his model was HIGHLY inaccurate, as under the description of Dan's work it simply read "nothing special") I have to say it was VERY spacial, and indeed stood out from the crowd for sure. From his photos, I bet it looks like an escapee from an aero-museum that got miniaturized! Out2gtcha and Dandiego 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thanks to everyone for your comments. I know that the perception is that this kit is expensive, and, ok it is. But everything comes in one box, no need for after market. If for example you buy a Tamiya 1:32 scale "anything" and then add a resin cockpit, resin exhaust, resin wheels, decals..... I would venture to guess that you have exceeded the cost of this kit. If you want a Ford go for it. You won't be disappointed. Dan Gigant and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocat Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Great work, bravo! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Noooooooice! Looks fabulous and awesoooome! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 You should do great at the show. Well done! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, MARU5137 said: Dan.. seeing this in person last week was such a delightful treat Thank you. it was STUNNING AND EXCEPTIONALLY Lovely. KUDOS. Thank you Maru. Meeting you and other LSPers was the highlight of the trip. Dan Edited August 13, 2018 by Dandiego Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I think the Skyray was a beautiful looking aircraft and your model has really done it justice - well done. CJP Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Fantastic!! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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