Dandiego Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Metal finish complete. I used 3 shades of Alclad, Polished aluminum, Airframe aluminum and Stainless Steel. Panel lines were accented with Alclad Magnesium. USAF codes were sprayed on by using masks. Thanks Brian. Stars and Bars look too small. I will replace with a larger size. Kinda big, hard to photograph. 31 inches long. Squadron markings are next. Dan Edited May 1, 2023 by Dandiego Furie, waxdart, geedubelyer and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Sheeesh !!! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Cool! I Don't really want to pick, but the red bar should be in the markings. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, denders said: Cool! I Don't really want to pick, but the red bar should be in the markings. Yep. The only large star and bar I had was from a P-51 kit. Once I decided that the insignia was too small I didn't bother to add the red stripe. Markings for one off kits can be a challenge. You mix and match the best you can. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I much like the retrofuturism things, and approve of this a lot! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 1950's jets are my passion. Computer modeling and 3d printing have opened up a whole new class of possible subjects. Prototypes, one of a kind and "paper" airplanes are now possible. Almost anything is possible. Stayed tuned for some really unique models. Dan MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Squadron markings. These are the same as some markings for an F-104 Starfighter. Mostly painted on. Next will be all of the open bays and, of course, the landing gear. Dan LSP_Kevin, Sasha As, Uncarina and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Holi moli how did i miss this one, unbelievable, i've seen pictures of it in several books, but could never imagine it to be presented as a 32nd scale model...........good show Dan. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxdart Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Outstanding Dan! I love this bird. Look forward to your other surprises. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 So amazing! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 11 hours ago, Dandiego said: Prototypes, one of a kind and "paper" airplanes are now possible. I try to do one of a kind markings , so I'm quite jealous of you who can do one of a kind subjects. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Worked on getting the equipment bays painted. First was a coat of flat black to create depth. Then some interior green, followed by some more interior green lightened with some yellow. Next are some interior nozzle petals. Painted wheels. Dan Furie, LSP_Kevin, patricksparks and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 that looks really cool, Dan Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee in Texas Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 WOW! I would love to build one of those. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Missiles on launch rails. Dan johncrow, patricksparks, denders and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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