kolja Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hey all. My first project after almost 4 years, thanks to a move and a few deployments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 That is SWEET! Looks like the interruptions never put you off your game. Is that OOTB? I'm not familiar with the kit....did the wing folds and ladders come in the kit? How about the wing fold supports? I'd have guessed 1/48 if you hadn't said 1/72! Congrats on a fine build and thanks for sharing! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolja Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks Gil! You're too kind! It's out of the box (aside from the decals which were from a Hi-Decal set with the kit decals for non-skid walkways). The ladders were included and the wingfold is actually how the parts break down. I'm sure painting and final assembly would be easier with them assembled in the spread position (because you could do that early on), but I think the fit might have been more challenging. The braces were even included, which is a neat touch. Just did a panel line wash, some streaking with artists oils, and exhaust staining on the empennage with pastels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamsof51 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Very nice work. I built that kit a few years ago in its tanker version. The folding wings and steps are nice touches. That big canopy is begging for an aftermarket cockpit. Like you, I did mine out of the box and it builds up into a cool model. Welcome back to model land. Its never been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Pruitt Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 That's pretty freakin' awesome for having not built anything for four years!! Some of us have been practicing building during that whole four year span and we wish we could make one look like this...Nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolja Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Many thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelP Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks fine. Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burner12 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 looks beautiful, love the armament choice. Looks like she is prepped for a SEAD mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Incredible work! I wish I could do as well! Superbly done man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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