Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: tc2324 on February 01, 2012, 06:31:30 AM
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1972?? I hear you ask....! But 74 Sqn disbanded at Tenagh on the 31st August 1971...?
Well, thats correct and it`s well known that it was another 13+ years before 74 reformed and got their F-4J(UK)`s.
However, what isn`t well known is that as with all Sqn disbandments, rumour control took over, and it was widely believed, if not accepted at the time, that the `Tigers` would reform in a matter of months on another type of cat.
Even Doug Tidy, author of `I Fear No Man` wrote at the time that he was looking forward to possibly seeing these two cats merge into a `hybrid`.
So, if you haven`t guessed already, scroll down to find out. ;)
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(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/001-74.jpg)
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With box art like that and your incredible imagination, this baby's bound to be one for the books, tc! I'm very much looking forward to seeing more!
Brian da Basher
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Aww, I was hoping it would be an updated and Anglicized F11F. ;) This should prove rather interesting.
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Looking forward to see this one
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Hang on.. did i read that right, your merging a Phantom and a Jaguar ?
I APPROVE !! ;D
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Hang on.. did i read that right, your merging a Phantom and a Jaguar ?
I APPROVE !! ;D
Sorry chris/guys, no bashing or weird and wonderful schemes on this one I`m afraid. It`s more of a `could have been`, (COB), rather than a whif. I`m working on a project involving 74 Sqn and I thought this would make a nice diversion away from the real world builds.
Anyhoo, made a good start on this as it`s pretty simple in it`s construction. No head aches so far.
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/009-42.jpg)
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Im still keeping an eye on it :)
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Still looking a little `moist`, the first layer of `finest green` has been applied.
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/002-84.jpg)
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If your wondering why the lack of updates on this......, well...., I had a bit of a set back........,
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/041.jpg)
No real idea why this happened , although I think I can make a reasonable guess, so I`m going to have to strip it all back down and start again. Once I`ve calmed down that is.... :icon_crap:
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Christ !! What on earth happened there ?!
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:o Aghhhhhhh! Sorry to see this happen :icon_crap:
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Man I hate it when paint goes all bodgy like that. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed the next time is the charm.
Brian da Basher
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:o ??? That is odd. I am very sorry
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Man that sucks. Been there ,screwed that up :-[
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Turns out enamel and acrylic paints don`t mix......, apparently... ;D ;)
This is now more a restoration rather than a new build so looking forward to trying to work my magic on this. >:D
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It is with deep regret that I have to announce the `death` of this particular kit today. Despite the valiant efforts to revive it, all attempts failed to bring it back to a condition that I has happy to continue with.
It worth noting that this model was carrying a donor card and it is understood that a number of donor parts will be distributed shortly.
The 74 Sqn Jaguar story isn`t over though and as soon as a replacement kit arrives in the near future.
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:icon_sueno: Bad times
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That is disappointing... on the bright side the kit is a donor now ;)
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Condolences on your loss. She wasn't looking at all well but we were hoping for a pulled-out rabbit :(
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Well the silver lining is that you can at least recycle some of the parts.
Believe me, I share your pain.
Better luck next time.
Brian da Basher
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Thanks chaps, but...........,
lets try this again shall we..! >:(
New kit purchased, update in due course. ;)
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I`m trying to catch up to where I screwed up the other Jag, may she rest in peace, so I have decalled the cockpit, (yes, I know thats cheating) and pretty much got the main fuselage sorted out. Hopefully by the weekend I should be ready to spray the first colour on.
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/013-37.jpg)
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/015-4.jpg)
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"Now we rebuild! Stronger than before, made stronger by hardship." :)
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I just cant help thinking of this...
The Six Million Dollar Man TV Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HofoK_QQxGc#noexternalembed)
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Twice's the charm!
Coming along nicely. Jaguars are failproof
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Thanks guys, and Chris, it feels like I`m building a Six Million Dollar man although I haven`t taken into consideration inflation which should bring it up to it being called the Six Billion Dollar man.... ;D
Anyway, slow progress, but starting to look more like a `kitty` every day.
Now, do I glue the canopy into place and then mask, or do my usual mask first and then stick into place...
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/002-86.jpg)
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Go with whatever works for you. We all have different ways of getting around challenges...
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I'd look at this way; does it fit nice and snugly or does it need putty? If it fits, paint it separately, if not, putty away and then paint it all at once. Again, whichever is easier for you. Just my $0.02.
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I've done both methods.
With the glue on first, I had some paint get under the canopy/fuselage seam and creep up inside my canopy. :icon_crap:
Either way I use Krystal Klear / White Glue to fill any gaps around the canopy / fuselage interface.
Carl
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So this is how the original should have looked nearly 3 weeks ago. Now I feel up to date on this. ;)
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/002-87.jpg)
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Way to bounce back!! :D
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Finally got this one completed after nearly a week of staring into the great white telephone to god.
Not my usual `out there` kind of whif project, perhaps more a `what could have been`, (or wchb for short..., although that just doesn`t quite roll off the tongue as well as whif......), but it was a nice little project to work on.
Didn`t go for the Black Tail look that most 74 types had as I felt that if this conversion from fighter to ground attack had taken place, the top brass would have banned it on `tactical` grounds.
Anyway, enjoy the pics of my interpretation on how the Jaguar GR.1 would have looked in `Tiger colours`.
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/037-1.jpg)
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/039-3.jpg)
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/030-5.jpg)
(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/031-2.jpg)
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Jags look good no matter what they wear, this one is no exception!
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Great Build!
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Sharp as a tack! Well done!
Brian da Basher
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Nice one ! She made it in the end !
Oh glad your feelin better too ! lol