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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 19, 2013 18:59:05 GMT -5
Well I found this old kit in the basement that I have had for about 20 years but never built it. The box is long gone and the sprues and lose parts in a bag. Soooo, I thought I'd try something with this that is often done with armor. For now here is a pic of the F9F Panther. Attachments:
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 19, 2013 19:02:52 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Aug 19, 2013 19:21:38 GMT -5
Nice one Boss!! I'm in, but that's a given!!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 19, 2013 19:55:55 GMT -5
Well this ought to be interesting...waiting to see what you have up your sleeve for this one!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 19, 2013 20:39:43 GMT -5
Had an idea today while sitting in traffic so we'll see how this turns...lol.
the kit has very few parts and should go together really quick. There are raised panel lines which i don't like but won't bother to engrave new ones this time around. Stay tuned for an update soon.
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Post by venom1 on Aug 19, 2013 23:49:24 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one, Boss. Seen what wonders you do with armour, so I can't wait to see what you do with a wingy!!  Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 20, 2013 9:29:23 GMT -5
Thanks Sam. A bit stuck at the moment. Got thee office painted and started gluing things together, then did a test fit of the canopy, and found out that I am missing the forward section of glass. Soooo this means I can't do what I had planned. Need to come up with a plan B. Here is what she looks like, not much to her. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 20, 2013 9:51:09 GMT -5
Easy! Just call Dicky and he will make one from scratch... that's his speciality I recall. Sorry about the missing canopy... hope there is a way to buy an aftermarket set?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 20, 2013 9:53:06 GMT -5
Hey Andy, not worried about that part and really not worth spending money on a new one. if this was a new better kit then yes.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 20, 2013 9:55:17 GMT -5
Just an idea... if you are planning it wrecked or rusted. You can always make just the frame without glasses because they are long gone?
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Post by thug626 on Aug 20, 2013 10:52:44 GMT -5
A very nice start Rob. Bummer about the glass.
Dave
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 20, 2013 12:08:37 GMT -5
Thanks Dave, no prob on the glass tho.
Andy, that was what I was thinking too brother.LOL
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 20, 2013 19:47:59 GMT -5
Aha, I knew this one had wreck potential written all over it. Looking forward to more!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 22, 2013 1:16:08 GMT -5
LOL yep, no way around it now Bill.
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Post by Leon on Aug 22, 2013 3:02:04 GMT -5
Count me in Rob,i'm up for a good wreck build.
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Post by venom1 on Aug 22, 2013 9:46:53 GMT -5
I agree with Andy, Boss. If you are doing a wreck (and why wouldn't you?? ) the best bet would be to scratch the frame and have it without glass....  Cheers, Sam |
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Why worry, each of us is wearing an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back.
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Post by modelfreak72 on Aug 30, 2013 0:25:07 GMT -5
Oh boy! A wrecked Panther! This is going to be good! Could there be a Korean countryside dio in the mix? |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 1, 2013 17:07:27 GMT -5
One of may fav planes |
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Post by venom1 on Sept 12, 2013 0:04:33 GMT -5
If it was me I'd scratch just the glass parts and omit the wingy.............  Careful Dicky, them there's fightin' werdz!! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by DeafStuG on Sept 26, 2013 17:54:41 GMT -5
Looking Good and neat works.
Fighter Squadron VF-112 "Fighting Twelve" aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)
VF-112 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 11 aboard the Philippine Sea for a deployment to Korea from 5 July 1950 to 26 March 1951.
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