ROM Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hello, My last 1/32nd plane was a Ki61... My last jetplane at this scale was... my Tomcat in 2009... So here is my Academy Sufa. Building process is here (in french): http://fighters.forumactif.com/t55870-1-32-f16i-sufa-academy-fini The build last 3 months. It was pretty fast forward without major modifications or add-ons. I just tried to correct the shape and spacing of the intake, and added Isracast Spice missiles. I also encountered serious fit troubles with the fuselage parts. But no big deal... I tainted front canopy with "bétadine" thinned in alcohol, applied with a brush. The camo is hand sprayed with Humbrol enamels, polished with micromesh, klired, and polished again. After decals, i applied a wash of Payne grey and sépia. I sprayed a few coat of satin and matt varnish from Microscale. Some dust is added with pigments. Et voilà ^^ red baron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Please feel free to leave comments or questions! Bye Rom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very nice Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Done very well. Very subtle, but well done weathering. I like it ! Thanks for showing...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Smith Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Une superbe patine,un très beau montage! bravo! Great build and nice paint! JL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moksha Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That's a superb build of a great scheme-thanks for sharing! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Excellent build, love the staining on the belly especially. The extra work spent correcting the intake shape has paid off, looks MUCH better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rom Wonderful build. Fit and finish is right on the money, with the weathering just as I like it: Used but not Abused. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi! thank you guys very much! Excellent build, love the staining on the belly especially. The extra work spent correcting the intake shape has paid off, looks MUCH better. Thank you... i now realize effort as paid: Here are some In progress pics: Fitting problems: Yes... I encountered some fitting issues... Painting: Bye!! ;^) Rom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Enforcer Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Excellent build, love the staining on the belly especially. The extra work spent correcting the intake shape has paid off, looks MUCH better. A very nice build indeed, but unfortunately the intake was not corrected in that then overly large or "swollen" cross sectional sides still exist. The main problem is it's too fat on the sides. A decent attempt, but having already attempted this correction, the overall quarter hacking of the kit intake was not worth it. I ended up using the dead-on accurate Tamiya intake as a basis for shape, which was no walk in the park, but much better than trying to fix a FUBAR error. No matter though, as the overall end result is quite nice. Mike V ROM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Wow - fantastic build of what looks like a difficult kit! - Kudos all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Wow, looks spectacular! Can I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That is simply outstanding! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Very nice and one kit I still need to get for my collection. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Rom, that is absolutetly gorgeous! What an outstanding job you have done there, paintwork and weathering are first class. Superb! Cheer's, Jeff. Edited February 22, 2013 by JT68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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