allthumbs Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Great work Dan! I respect you for taking on such unique challenges. Rich Derek B and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Cool stuff Dan Dandiego and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 very nice work, Dan! Derek B and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Ok, after a small break I have made some progress. Here is the front trapeze. The real deal is actually more complicated, here I have glued in the trapeze, hopefully a little more detail to follow. Rear missile launchers. After the front trapeze was in place I was able to adjust these launchers to match the front. Genie missile. This is a scaled down version of my Scorpion Genie as it was too big to fit. Weapons bay doors. These have been a pain to assemble and to get both sides symmetrical. Main gear with doors. Nose gear. Slowly making progress.............. Dan scvrobeson, Landrotten Highlander, Scotsman and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 crazy awesome custom work going on here! Nice scratch building Dan. Dandiego and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Super efforts going on here Dan. Anthony in NZ, Derek B and Dandiego 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 All I can say is...you're a legend mate! Not many could do what you are doing (and what you have done with other projects), I admire you and your work very much! Derek B and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 IMO building a vac kit is like scratchbuilding. You are showing skill beyond my imagination. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 55 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: All I can say is...you're a legend mate! Not many could do what you are doing (and what you have done with other projects), I admire you and your work very much! A legend???? Well thanks, but I really don't think so, I don't feel like one. I will admit that I tackle some unusual subjects, that doesn't make me a legend, just nuts. Dan Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Genie missile installed in the weapons bay. Doors have been installed. Starboard side door may need some adjusting. Falcons ready to be decaled. That is all. Dan KiwiZac, R Palimaka, johncrow and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 47 minutes ago, Dandiego said: That is all. Dan That is plenty! Wow, this is such great work! I just got caught up again on your build and glad I did. The scratch-building and meticulous attention to detail is amazing (and a little crazy ). As someone else said above, your choice of unique subjects is always fun to follow. Richard Anthony in NZ and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Opinions sought...... Stencil data. When the aircraft were first in service they had a noticeable amount of stenciling. Fundecals has a nice set of stencils for the 1:48th kit and comprehensive online instructions. But even they say that stenciling changed over time. My observation is that aircraft flying in the late 70's had very little noticeable stenciling. So what do you think? Stencils or no stencils? Next weathering, most of these jets were very clean, but a clean jet looks toy- like. A few online builds have a light weathering, and the aircraft " look right". So...... Glossy overall or flat? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hi Dan- Lovely work so far. I was looking through one of my books the other night, which had some photos of the last squadron of -106’s in service with the Montana ANG. The thing I noticed right away was how clean and shiny their birds were. It would appear the -six was a huge source of pride for those who flew and maintained her. I also did not notice a huge amount of stenciling on the airframes. I would say, light weathering, at least a semigloss sheen, and minimal stenciling. Cant wait to see what you do next with it! THOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Thanks Thor, you confirmed my thoughts on these questions. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 intense and totally wonderful build. Can't wait until it finished. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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