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Offline trickyrich

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Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« on: September 21, 2015, 06:40:07 PM »
This was a build for the Splendid Cats GB about 2 years ago, which I unfortunately wasn’t able to finish in time, due to changes in my work routine. So she sat near the box of doom until I was reminded about her by an interested member about a month ago, so I figured I’d try to complete her.

The big challenge for me was not to damage or change her finish by clear coats, the finish you see is weathering of the base black colour. I eventually found/tried some paint masks which I haven’t used before. So the only decals used are the identity numbers/letters and warning markings. In the end the finish is pretty much as the photo’s I’ve seen of war wiry Korean war aircraft.

Extra bits;
Quick Boost - Undercarriage Covers & Gun Barrels
SAC – Undercarriage (which I lost part of then found it a year later, I didn’t end up fitting them)
UltraCast – Props (kit ones are backwards!!)

In the end I fell in love with her again and am really glad I finally finished her….even if she’s a bit late for the GB! Now I just need to finish the Ta-154 to go with her!

Please enjoy









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Offline FAAMAN

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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2015, 07:11:49 PM »
Absolutely superb Tigercat sir :) :) :) 8) 8) 8)
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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2015, 04:08:31 AM »
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2015, 12:43:14 PM »
Congrats --- Build and pics capture Tigercat character well 8)
Both are beyond me......
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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2015, 12:53:02 PM »
Lovely build of the old AMT kit.  :)

The prop issue was always a puzzler.  :-\
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Offline trickyrich

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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2015, 12:30:12 PM »
It took me a while to figure out what was wrong with the props too at first, it's hard to believe they managed to stuff that one up!

I do so love the look of this aircraft, I may have to revisit it one day as it would make a perfect base for a Whiff!

At the moment have a 1/48th Ar234 & Ta154 that are looking loverly at each other......think you can see where this is going to end up!!! Just need to finish the P5 and Tropic Moon build first. Plus I have a felling the He-477Z will make its first appearance before the year is out!
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2015, 02:35:30 PM »
Been reading book about Okinawa battle.
Learned that F7F deployed there before end of war and flew operational (not training or work up) sorties.
Did not encounter Japanese aircraft, hence has no kills.
So F7F was operational combat zone WW2 fighter.  A point thatz always been foggy to me.
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Offline CiTrus90

Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2015, 06:06:47 PM »
Beautiful work!
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Re: Italeri 1/48 F-7F 3N Tigercat
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2015, 07:26:09 AM »
Wow what a looker! I especially like how realistic the paint chipping is, just enough to be credible.

Another example of your enviable talent!

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