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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on January 26, 2014, 12:33:43 PM

Title: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: CSMO on January 26, 2014, 12:33:43 PM

This build is the result of wanting something different from the prototype markings. This is a service test bird engaged in cold weather testing in Alaska. Construction is OOB except the pitot tube made from a drafting pin. Kit decals are used. The paint is hand-brushed Testors 31181 Aluminum, Model Master Fluorescent Red over Floquil Reefer White primer. The tailcone and panel over the tailpipe is Testors #1146 Silver. I used brushed-on Vallejo Satin to take the shine off of the decals and blend them into the Red. I am pleased with the results.

Adios, Larry 8)

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/TrumpeterF-107A001_zpsc5fdec2a.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/TrumpeterF-107A001_zpsc5fdec2a.jpg.html)

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/TrumpeterF-107A002_zps2b80e3fc.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/TrumpeterF-107A002_zps2b80e3fc.jpg.html)

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/TrumpeterF-107A003_zps8ecb2f2f.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/TrumpeterF-107A003_zps8ecb2f2f.jpg.html)

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/TrumpeterF-107A004_zps195a7bc7.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/TrumpeterF-107A004_zps195a7bc7.jpg.html)

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/TrumpeterF-107A005_zps291bd493.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/TrumpeterF-107A005_zps291bd493.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: FAAMAN on January 26, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

Nice! 8)

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: Camthalion on January 27, 2014, 05:43:10 PM

What an interesting looking aircraft.  Very nice build too.

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: Alvis 3.1 on January 27, 2014, 11:37:10 PM

Shiny and bright! Awesome!


Alvis 3.1

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: Frank3k on January 28, 2014, 01:13:37 AM

That looks really good. Getting florescent orange  paint to look nice and even is tough, even when airbrushed; it looks perfect on your build.
Have you tried brushing the Testors metalizer paints? Even though they say they're only for airbrush, they work beautifully when brushed and you can get a variety of panel effects with a single color and polishing certain panels.

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 28, 2014, 02:05:27 AM

Nice

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: TerryCampion on January 28, 2014, 03:02:52 AM

That's rather splendid!!

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: CSMO on January 28, 2014, 07:26:50 AM

Quote from: Frank3k on January 28, 2014, 01:13:37 AM

That looks really good. Getting florescent orange  paint to look nice and even is tough, even when airbrushed; it looks perfect on your build.
Have you tried brushing the Testors metalizer paints? Even though they say they're only for airbrush, they work beautifully when brushed and you can get a variety of panel effects with a single color and polishing certain panels.

Thanks or the kind words.

Humbrol Metal Cote Aluminum and Testors Aluminum brush very well without streaking. I applied the Model Master Fluorescent Red in two coats, allowing each to dry well,  over hard-cured Floquil Reefer White Primer(OOP model railroad paint). I was going to use  Humbrol Blaze Orange, but my tin of the stuff went walkabout and just turned up on my messy bench this morning.

Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 29, 2014, 03:09:18 AM

Well done, Larry! Those day-glo markings sure are eye-catching!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: elmayerle on January 29, 2014, 03:33:08 AM

Beautiful!!  Gives it a most distinctive look.  I definitely have to try one or two in operational camo and markings.

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: uncle les on February 27, 2014, 07:14:00 AM

Pretty !  :)

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: TerryCampion on July 08, 2014, 04:20:59 PM

Trumpeter F-107 modded as an RF-107C...

Title: Re: Trumpeter 1/72 F-107A. Artic cold weather test aircraft.
Post by: FAAMAN on July 09, 2014, 01:26:11 PM

Looks great in the TAC scheme and markings!! :D  8)