MikeMaben Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Yep, looks good from where I'm sitting GreyGhost and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 First decals. I applied a gloss coat before applying decals. And not many decals at that. Looking at pictures there doesn't seem to be much stenciling. So a few more tomorrow and it will be time for a flat coat. I also tried my hand at a sun-faded paint job. Looks ok to me, for a first try. The fading doesn't really show up in the pics. daveculp, Greg W, themongoose and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Looks great! I'd say you changed to the fast lane and passed me lightning fast... Your model makes me want to get back to mine. Excellent work! easixpedro, GreyGhost, Jack and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/28/2022 at 12:58 AM, Starfighter said: Looks great! I'd say you changed to the fast lane and passed me lightning fast... Your model makes me want to get back to mine. Excellent work! Thanks Ben. Can't wait to see yours. I am sure it will far exceed my humble efforts. Dan GreyGhost and Starfighter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 It looks awesome Dan! Glad to see how well your scratch work is coming along on this one. Matt GreyGhost and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Small update. Wing tanks have been attached. Main landing gear doors are on. Overall shot of the underside. Also, I have given the entire airframe a coat of clear flat. Dan LSP_Kevin, Fanes, themongoose and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 That looks amazing, Dan! The surface detail looks great. Kev Dandiego and GreyGhost 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Thanks Kev. You may notice that I have not added rivets, which I normally do. However with this being a prototype I have decided to hold off. Spend more time and effort on build #2. Also looking at 100's of photos it is hard to actually see any rivets on the real deal. It does however add visual interest to a model. So still undecided on rivets on #2. Dan Edited June 30, 2022 by Dandiego scvrobeson, LSP_Kevin and GreyGhost 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Very nice! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Simply Awesome ...! Such a beautiful aircraft and you've captured it well ..! -Gregg Dandiego and Jack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) As I come closer to a finished product I realized that I would need to provide engine exhaust parts with nozzles. So here is the first one off of the printer. There are better resin J-79's out there to be sure but I wanted to provide something. Dan Edited July 4, 2022 by Dandiego HerculesPA_2, Renegade, denders and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 As I inch toward the finish line on this project I am preparing all components for a limited production run. I have decals coming from a fellow LSPer to provide the smaller markings and hope to have paint masks for the larger markings. There will be 2 squadrons available, VAH-1 and VAH-7. I will produce kits for all that are interested. I expect to sell the kit for approximately $100. Shipping in the US should be about $15. International would be calculated depending on country. I am trying to gauge interest here on LSP. If interested please let me know. I don't expect to sell more than a handful but if interest is greater than I expect I need to know. I would hope to be ready to enter production sometime in the October. Each kit would take approximately 1 week to complete. As you can see from following this work in progress the shapes look quite good. It is a big model, 25 inches long with a wingspan of 20 inches. Part preparation will entail filling and sanding before paint. Thanks in advance, Dan themongoose, Jim Barry, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I’d be into a purchase! A kit made with love! (And I love small production) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim Barry said: I’d be into a purchase! A kit made with love! (And I love small production) Thanks Jim. You are at the top of the list. Dan Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncrow Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Sign me up for one please! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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