Academy EF-111

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July 26, 2020
Reinforced the front fuselage with sprue to prevent flexing and to strengthen the front/rear fuselage join.
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July 26, 2020
Evergreen strips added to strengthen the front / rear fuselage join.
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July 26, 2020
Completed front/rear fuselage join.
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July 26, 2020
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.
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July 26, 2020
Detailing the vents on the top of the fuselage with Evergreen strips.
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July 27, 2020
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July 27, 2020
Evergreen strip to fill the gap, then superglue, sand, repeat.
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July 27, 2020
Evergreen strip to fill the gap, then superglue, sand, repeat.
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August 23, 2020
Primed with Mr Surfacer 1500. Mr Surfacer 1500 black used for pre-shading.
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August 23, 2020
Primed with Mr Surfacer 1500. Mr Surfacer 1500 black used for pre-shading.
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August 23, 2020
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
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August 23, 2020
FS36320 - Gunze Mr Color H307. Thinned 60/40 with Mr Color Leveling thinner.
Sanded with Micromesh 6000/8000/12000
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August 23, 2020
Tamiya Nato Black for the radome and other areas.
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August 23, 2020
Tamiya Nato Black for the radome and other areas.
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September 6, 2020
Decals are from Caracal. Tamiya dark gray and black panel line wash. Blending with mineral spirits and a cotton swab.
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September 6, 2020
Experimenting with Alclad Jet Exhaust, Tamiya smoke and Gunze transparent blue.
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September 6, 2020
Panel wash on upper surfaces completed.
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September 13, 2020
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September 13, 2020
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September 13, 2020
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September 13, 2020
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September 13, 2020
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September 13, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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Comments

20 26 July 2020, 23:35

Greg Baker
This 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 Church
I 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

Gary Dahlström
Looking sharp. Always had a soft spot for the 111.

23 August 2020, 21:25

Nathan Dempsey
Looking great. Nice work so far.

24 August 2020, 00:32

Michael Phillips
Oooh, 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

Gary Dahlström
That panel work is top notch Chris; beautifully executed.

7 September 2020, 00:04

Slavo Hazucha
F-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