RF-8A over Cuba project
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103 6 January, 14:32
RandoThese arrived in the mail today partly thanks to your inspiration and recommendation, TV.
18 January, 16:06
RandoI did, it's my favorite plane so I figured what the heck. They indeed look like nice little kits considering they're short run
19 January, 14:46
Thomas Bischoffnice start 👍 I love the cut up wing and the homemade wingfold looks great
19 January, 14:54
TV_scalemodelsRando: They are very nice and the only thing that you can notice it is limited run kit are ejector pin marks that you must remove and aligning the inner parts as there is no locator pins.
Thomas: Thanks, I start to regret that I cut everything apart as I have to droop the flaps and slats, it is not as fun as making the wing folds..
19 January, 15:34
RandoHey where did you get those stencils? Definitely could use some of those myself. And thanks, I'll definitely be referring back to your build video when I get started on one of these 👍
19 January, 16:19
TV_scalemodelsRando: I got those stencils from eBay: https://ebay.com/itm/3543431..vNNrh%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4CF_amkYw
19 January, 16:49
FreakAwesome to see what can be made from the wing. This is almost scratch-building!
27 January, 14:59
TV_scalemodelsI inserted the Academy top engine duct into the fuselage half, but it was 1 to 2mm too narrow, so I made additional floor to that. I also added forward bulkhead from Academy kit. It also had to be modified so that it is in center.
Wheel wells got some additional details although they are quite nice out of the box, but as I add some other details hey would look too empty.
4 February, 11:31
CuajeteVery nice job so far 👍
How was the fit of the belly and the transparent part?
10 February, 20:22
TV_scalemodelsCuajete: thanks! The transparent part fit was very good. From air brake to main wheel well plastic part needs some attention though.
11 February, 09:50
TV_scalemodelsMichael Kohl: here you go... I think pre-shading works well with these colors.
18 February, 09:57
RandoI love it, this is inspiring work, I'm going to build one of the Sword RF-8s in flight and another dirty like this.
23 February, 22:01
TV_scalemodelsThanks all!
Rando: Sounds like a plan..
DerMattes: Thanks, I think stencils liven out the plane, but it is a pain to put all of those individual markings
25 February, 19:32
TV_scalemodelsThanks for input Rando, Jennifer and Cujate! There was an option to remove the carrier-film a'la Eduard as the carrier film is on top of the printing. But these decal film is so thin that I decided that it is not worth double the work. I tried it with wing decals and it worked as advertised though. In these all the decals are on one big sheet, so you have to individually cut all near the real text so no additional film is put on.
29 February, 14:50
RandoAll the decals really add to the appearance of this model. I'll definitely be applying stencils to my 1/72 F-8s as well. As long as the decals are good quality, it's a part of modeling I really enjoy, even in 1/72
29 February, 15:01
TV_scalemodelsRando: I also like putting on decals, but individual stencils are always a little too time consuming and focus stars to slip. These are good, but you have to keep in mind that the printing is on the bottom side and moving the decal in situ is always a risk to destroy the decal. Numbers are in order in this stencil decal sheet, so the needed decal is quite easy to find although there is no any division like fuselage and wing etc.
29 February, 17:32
BozoHow to say, I can't find the words to express my fascination with the result. It's just beautiful.
8 March, 07:50
Urban GardiniFantastic work mate and good video as well. Bonus points for your homage to PLASMO at the start of the video...
8 March, 14:12
TV_scalemodelsThanks all for kind comments and likes! I uploaded some more final reveal pictures.
8 March, 14:54
RandoLove the photos, amazing attention to detail especially for 1/72. The open nose and camera port especially are fantastic. I will definitely be taking copious notes from your video when I build a Sword kit similar to this.
8 March, 15:32
TV_scalemodelsRando: Thanks! It is easy to make something if you have reference. In side camera bay I only had some worse pictures so there is some artistic license. Free feel free to copy the ideas!
8 March, 16:16
John EYour detail work is outstanding and inspiring. And you accomplished all of that quickly. The end result is really amazing! 👏👍
10 March, 18:18
