Academy EF-111
Reinforced the front fuselage with sprue to prevent flexing and to strengthen the front/rear fuselage join.
Evergreen strips added to strengthen the front / rear fuselage join.
Completed front/rear fuselage join.
Additional reinforcement added to the wing/fuselage area. Decided to complete the model with the wings in the fully extended position and eliminated the swing mechanism.
Detailing the vents on the top of the fuselage with Evergreen strips.
Evergreen strip to fill the gap, then superglue, sand, repeat.
Evergreen strip to fill the gap, then superglue, sand, repeat.
Primed with Mr Surfacer 1500. Mr Surfacer 1500 black used for pre-shading.
Primed with Mr Surfacer 1500. Mr Surfacer 1500 black used for pre-shading.
To approximate the FS36492 for the underside, mixed Gunze Mr Color 80% H338 and 20% H308.
Thinned 60/40 with Mr Color Leveling thinner.
Sanded with Micromesh 6000/8000/12000
Thinned 60/40 with Mr Color Leveling thinner.
Sanded with Micromesh 6000/8000/12000
FS36320 - Gunze Mr Color H307. Thinned 60/40 with Mr Color Leveling thinner.
Sanded with Micromesh 6000/8000/12000
Sanded with Micromesh 6000/8000/12000
Tamiya Nato Black for the radome and other areas.
Tamiya Nato Black for the radome and other areas.
Decals are from Caracal. Tamiya dark gray and black panel line wash. Blending with mineral spirits and a cotton swab.
Experimenting with Alclad Jet Exhaust, Tamiya smoke and Gunze transparent blue.
Panel wash on upper surfaces completed.
Comments
20 26 July 2020, 23:35
Greg BakerThis is interesting. It looks like you've added extra support (and some screws), does this kit need it? I've got one in the stash as well, so I'll be following along.
26 July 2020, 23:42
Chris ChurchI opted to have the wings fully extended, so I eliminated the swing mechanism. Figured the screws would be more sturdy than glue.
27 July 2020, 01:01
Michael PhillipsOooh, a Sparkvark! I have this kit in the stash and haven't seen many built, so I will be watching yours with keen interest.
24 August 2020, 13:42
Slavo HazuchaF-111, sweet 2019 memories 🙂 Can't speak about the Academy variety, took the HB shortcut back then...
This looks really great, lovely clean build, paint- & panel job, looking forward to see a big-scale Raven!
8 September 2020, 07:00
Donald Dickson III wish I had thought to do that with the sprue. Could have helped eliminate the God awful step I dealt with. Good job. 🙂
13 September 2020, 19:51
Erik LeijdensFantastic work Chris. I also like the old camouflage. Great job overall 👍
14 September 2020, 20:47
AlexanderAgreed, nice presentation, like the overall look of the plane and the rather subtle weathering. 👍
14 September 2020, 21:26
Slavo HazuchaSuperb result - the Raven is a beauty in her own class - makes me want to re-visit this topic rather sooner than later 👍
15 September 2020, 16:03
