johncrow Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Technically two completions, if you count the new 'Double Detolf' display case. This is the Fisher F9F-8T/TF-9J. It is by far a better kit than I am a modeler, but I had fun building it. Definitely a three, possibly four, footer. I started it while I was on COVID furlough the summer of '20. (That seems like a lifetime ago.) First time trying a couple of things: Orange paint, a giant pain. Also, this was the first time I used masks for some of the markings. The kit decals were somewhat yellowed, and weeks in a sunny window only helped some. When the stencil decals were placed on the white-painted areas, ANYTHING besides perfectly clear film showed. I printed my own decals for the "NAVY" and "ATSUGI" and some of the numbers, but had the same problem. I tried three different clear decal brands, but all could be seen on the white paint. I had all the decals put down when I belatedly decided to try masks. It was a bear removing the decals without wrecking the paintjob I struggled with, so I only did re-did some of the markings. You can see the difference; the "NAVY" is painted, while the "147413" is a decal. The decals actually look better in the photo than real life. Thanks for stopping by, John RadBaron, Greif8, Jeff T and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Wow - what a beauty for sure - fantastic finish and a real eye-catcher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 That looks amazing. The paint looks flawless. You finished one more than i did this year, my t bolt is stalled at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 That’s sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Colorazione perfetta. Complimenti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 That's awesome! The paint and finish look really good. I've wanted to do and orange and white Edwards test jet but all that white...and then the red/orange paint with possible overspray made me run away! Yours looks great though! Cheers...Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Aha....so THAT'S what it lookes like when finished, i have one waiting (as usual dah) but you did a very great job on this Twogar, i like it very very much, congrats!! Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Beautiful work John! Looks superb. Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 SQN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Well done John, that looks stunning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Very eye catching Twogar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Beautiful paint job and the build looks very well executed! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncrow Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, petrov27 said: Wow - what a beauty for sure - fantastic finish and a real eye-catcher! Thanks Patrick. I appreciate it! 20 hours ago, Citadelgrad said: That looks amazing. The paint looks flawless. You finished one more than i did this year, my t bolt is stalled at present. Thanks Citadelgrad, the photo lies a bit, but overall I'll take it. Good luck with your Tbolt! 20 hours ago, chrish said: That’s sharp Thanks chrish, I appreciate your stopping by. Edited January 3, 2022 by johncrow typos Citadelgrad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncrow Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Cicciuzzo said: Colorazione perfetta. Complimenti I appreciate it Cicciuzzo! I'm not fluent in Italian(?), but I figured out your compliment. Thanks again! 16 hours ago, aircommando130 said: That's awesome! The paint and finish look really good. I've wanted to do and orange and white Edwards test jet but all that white...and then the red/orange paint with possible overspray made me run away! Yours looks great though! Cheers...Ron It was both easier and harder than I figured it would be...easier, as it's basically just Tamiya white primer, followed by MRP orange (and a bit of red). But way harder in that if touch-ups need to be done, it's a lot of work. 16 hours ago, Jack said: Aha....so THAT'S what it lookes like when finished, i have one waiting (as usual dah) but you did a very great job on this Twogar, i like it very very much, congrats!! I have a couple other Fisher kits, including another (pretty beat-up) Twogar. No orange for that one! It'll be a USMC FAC jet. 16 hours ago, Jeff T said: Beautiful work John! Looks superb. Jeff. Thank you Jeff! 14 hours ago, 100 SQN said: Well done John, that looks stunning ! Thanks 100 SQN, much appreciated! 14 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Very eye catching Twogar! Much appreciated, Brian. Some call them chubby and under-powered, but I just dig the look of this jet. 4 hours ago, Greif8 said: Beautiful paint job and the build looks very well executed! Ernest Thanks Ernest, the build itself was pretty easy. Nearly all the work was paint and markings. Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcour Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Such a great subject! I am totally regretting not having bought one when Paul was still in business. I wanted to buy a while ago on the internet but the asking price was outrageous so I had to decline. Your model is absolutely awesome, considering how difficult it is to deal with such colours. Great model indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Really, really nice, John! Definitely a completion to be proud of. Cheers, Rockie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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