doogie
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Post by doogie on Oct 9, 2022 19:14:05 GMT -6
Just wanted to begin with a little preview of what's to come. Monogram's 1986 release of their F-20 Tigershark. I found this nice kit in a vintage toy shop in Omaha. My favorite part was that the original receipt was still in the box. It was purchased on 20 NOV 1990 for a whopping $3.50. I assure you; I paid way more than that when I bought it last fall. I gave the sprue trees a bath in warm soapy water to wash any oils and/or release agents on the plastic. I've started on the cockpit assembly; pics will follow soon.  |
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DuckyShot
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Post by DuckyShot on Oct 9, 2022 23:35:59 GMT -6
Ahhhhh, 1990!! What a year.... I remember nothing in particular. Maybe our crappy green car.
Good luck on this build. I like seeing some older kits and what people can do with them!
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doogie
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Post by doogie on Oct 10, 2022 15:18:51 GMT -6
Okie dokie...Cockpit is done. I used MM Acrylic Dark Gull Gray/Flat Black/Insignia Red for the main areas. I gave the nooks and crannies a wash with Ammo Mig's Dark Wash. Dry brushed instruments/avionics with MM Acrylic Flat White. Details were painted with MM Acrylic Insignia Yellow/Dark Gull Gray/Insignia Red/Flat White/Rust/Hellblau, MM Enamel Aluminum/IMP Japan Army Navy Green (Extremely diluted), and Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green. Everything was painted according to reference photos of the F-20/F-5E. The lighting is too bright, so the drybrush looks heavier than it really is and the gloss on the digital avionics looks duller than it actually is too nor did the green hue show (grrrrr). Might throw another dash of Future on them.      |
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DuckyShot
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Post by DuckyShot on Oct 10, 2022 17:08:02 GMT -6
Wait, that cockpit is out of that kit??? That looks amazing
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doogie
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Post by doogie on Oct 10, 2022 19:04:32 GMT -6
Thank you kindly.
In my opinion, one of the best features of the old Monogram kits, specifically jet fighters, was their detailed cockpits. Worst case, there might be a kit or two where you would want to upgrade the ejection seat.
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Post by Dukemaddog on Oct 11, 2022 13:55:56 GMT -6
Wow! Magnificent! Looks like you can slip into that seat and start flippin' switches!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Oct 12, 2022 11:48:10 GMT -6
Now that's a nice looking office!
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Post by JCON on Oct 12, 2022 12:22:23 GMT -6
Nicely done fella!!!
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Post by JED on Oct 16, 2022 6:21:04 GMT -6
The cockpit looks pretty good to me
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Post by reserve on Oct 20, 2022 8:57:27 GMT -6
Pretty sharp D
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