Ralph Nardone Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Finished last week: Paint scheme is conceptual 74/75/76, I used PollyScale for the 76 and Testor Acryl for the 74 and 75. Kit decals are typical mid-1990's Revell AG--thick and very matte. I had to wrestle them a bit to get them to lie down--I was 99% successful. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Nice work - thanks for sharing Ralph. Is the Revell AG kit their own mold, or was it someone elses' (like DML)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Nardone Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Nice work - thanks for sharing Ralph. Is the Revell AG kit their own mold, or was it someone elses' (like DML)? I believe it was Revell AG--I bought the kit when it first came out in the mid-1990's, started it, and put it back into the stash for a move. Fast forward 15 years and I dug it out and finished it. The box says "Made in Korea", and I don't recall Dragon doing a 1/72 Horten. I could be wrong, I frequently am.... ;) Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 No problem Ralph. You're probably not wrong. I just didn't know that there was one in 1/72 by Revell. Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Nardone Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 No problem Ralph. You're probably not wrong. I just didn't know that there was one in 1/72 by Revell. Thanks, Tim I think the kit was recently reissued. It really is a quickie build--the only bug I found was the the wings tend to warp and/or twist, even after they are assembled. One of the tips on the model twists down, the other twists up. Even so.... Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Impecable timing and a superb looking build! Thanks for posting! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 From my references one thing is wrong wth all the Horton Ho IX/Go.229 there should be washout at the wing tips as this was needed for lateral control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Nardone Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 From my references one thing is wrong wth all the Horton Ho IX/Go.229 there should be washout at the wing tips as this was needed for lateral control. Agreed, and with the warps, the left wingtip actually does exhibit some washout. More luck than intention, but... :) Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Beautiful Ralph! I'm building a Horten put out by Pioneer2. In fact, I should be finished with it now, but every time I place it for the final clearcoat, it either gets knocked to the floor or something falls on it breaking the landing gear again. I've fixed it FOUR times already! I like the decals on yours. All mine came with were four Balkankruezes, two for the top, two for the bottom. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Beautiful build Ralph. Impressive jet. Thanks for sharing. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Nardone Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Beautiful Ralph! I'm building a Horten put out by Pioneer2. In fact, I should be finished with it now, but every time I place it for the final clearcoat, it either gets knocked to the floor or something falls on it breaking the landing gear again. I've fixed it FOUR times already! I like the decals on yours. All mine came with were four Balkankruezes, two for the top, two for the bottom. Thanks for posting. Hey, anyone who can make progress on a Pioneer kit is no slouch. I remember when that kit hit the market--a friend of mine is school wanted a Horten really bad. I don't know whether he ever got a kit.... The Revell AG decals were stiff, brittle, and super-matte. I had to resort to Future under them to get them to lie down. There's still some silvering under a few, but I decided that enough was enough. I look forward to seeing yours finished. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks Ralph. I should be able to post something soon. I don't think it'll look as good as yours, but I'll be happy getting it done. Pics forthcoming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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