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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Artoor_K on September 24, 2016, 04:47:13 AM

Title: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Artoor_K on September 24, 2016, 04:47:13 AM: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass from Hobbycraft.
Of course what-if in the Grim Reapers Sqn. markings. Missiles from Hasegawa set, seat from Aires. Painted with Tamiya paints and weathered with Tamiya pigments and washes. Hope you'll like it :)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1468_zpsgcv5fb3e.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1468_zpsgcv5fb3e.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1466_zpsmvqfs2zc.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1466_zpsmvqfs2zc.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1460_zpscxjh9npa.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1460_zpscxjh9npa.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1453_zpsjsnjkusb.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1453_zpsjsnjkusb.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1455_zps6c9vcwok.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1455_zps6c9vcwok.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1457_zpsdivmzsea.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1457_zpsdivmzsea.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1458_zpst83ty0xo.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1458_zpst83ty0xo.jpg.html)
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/helmutvp/Cutlass/DSCN1452_zpsvhxoihyv.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/helmutvp/media/Cutlass/DSCN1452_zpsvhxoihyv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 24, 2016, 05:19:21 AM: Wow! That has to be the best looking Cutlass I have seen yet. Excellent work!
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 24, 2016, 05:32:12 AM: Awesome build Artur. :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 24, 2016, 06:24:01 AM: Wow!!! :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Tophe on September 24, 2016, 02:37:44 PM: Great model of so unusual shape! :-*
Maybe that was the unconscious source of my twin-fin FW16 without tailplanes... (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=6661.15 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=6661.15) )
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Old Wombat on September 24, 2016, 03:11:01 PM: Awesome build! :)

The Cutlass has a look that lends itself to SciFi, too. ;)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: CiTrus90 on September 24, 2016, 10:53:24 PM: :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: AXOR on September 25, 2016, 03:14:19 AM: Great airplane and awesome build! :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 25, 2016, 03:16:09 AM: Seeing the images of this finished Cutlass makes me almost want to go and get one just to fondle and think of what if things that could be done with it.

Swing wing/VG Cutlass perhaps? Kit bash with a smaller scale F-14 for the intakes and exhaust and finally give the Cutlass the power it needed to get off the deck without that overly long front gear strut?
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Artoor_K on September 25, 2016, 03:19:43 AM: Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on September 25, 2016, 03:16:09 AM
Seeing the images of this finished Cutlass makes me almost want to go and get one just to fondle and think of what if things that could be done with it.

Swing wing/VG Cutlass perhaps? Kit bash with a smaller scale F-14 for the intakes and exhaust and finally give the Cutlass the power it needed to get off the deck without that overly long front gear strut?

It just need bigger engines, f.ex. from Phantom. I think F-4 exhaust would do the trick :) I must reconsider it when Cutlass will need refurbishing in future :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Frank3k on September 25, 2016, 04:24:43 AM: Beautiful build and great paint job & weathering!
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 25, 2016, 08:46:26 AM: Wow just stunning! Perfect markings, too!

If those markings are "wrong", I don't wanna be right!

Great stuff!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: FAAMAN on September 25, 2016, 01:20:52 PM: Nicely done :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: finsrin on September 25, 2016, 03:05:41 PM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on September 25, 2016, 08:46:26 AM
Wow just stunning! Perfect markings, too!

If those markings are "wrong", I don't wanna be right!

Great stuff!

Brian da Basher

Yes indeed :-*
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: ericr on September 25, 2016, 07:46:19 PM: very skilled build!

when I see a Cutlass, I think it might look good in a floatplane version too ;D
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Artoor_K on September 26, 2016, 03:04:15 AM: Thanks everyone:)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: THUNDER AMU on September 26, 2016, 04:53:18 AM: Excellent!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: GaryF on September 26, 2016, 10:10:25 AM: Wow! Seeing that kit done so nicely sure makes me want to find one.
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 26, 2016, 01:38:16 PM: Quote from: GaryF on September 26, 2016, 10:10:25 AM
Wow! Seeing that kit done so nicely sure makes me want to find one.
My last visit to Skyway Model Shop, there was on kit on the very top shelf above the doorway that was still available. :)
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: GaryF on October 01, 2016, 12:29:02 PM: Thanks Jeff. Went today and no sign of it. Just as well anyway, as I've re-read reviews of the kit and reminded me of its issues. Makes this build all the more impressive!
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 02, 2016, 02:52:26 AM: I seem to recall KittyHawk or someone was working on a new one in 1/48 so maybe wait for that.
Title: Re: 1/48 F7U-3 Cutlass "Grim Reapers"
Post by: Camthalion on October 02, 2016, 06:02:29 AM: very nice