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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ed s on July 13, 2013, 11:31:21 AM

Title: F-19 KLU
Post by: ed s on July 13, 2013, 11:31:21 AM

Competing against the F-16, Mirage F-1, and others, Grumman was successful in selling their F-29 to a number of countries looking for a lightweight fighter with good performance. A fighter version of their X-29 Forward Swept Wing research aircraft, it proved quite popular with users looking to replace their F-5's and F-104's. One such user was the Dutch Air Force (KLU).

The kit is the 1/72 Hasegawa X-29. It was built basically "out of the box" with pylons and weapons added. The decals came from an old F-16 kit.

The first picture is the F-29 next to the X-29.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130712_220622_zpsf3027e94.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20130712_220622_zpsf3027e94.jpg.html)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130712_215406_zps983c3dde.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20130712_215406_zps983c3dde.jpg.html)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130712_215509_zpsa2f67f3a.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20130712_215509_zpsa2f67f3a.jpg.html)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130712_215349_zpse1c6f1a1.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20130712_215349_zpse1c6f1a1.jpg.html)

Ed

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 13, 2013, 11:48:54 AM

That is looking very nice Ed!  Very nice camouflage too. 

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: finsrin on July 13, 2013, 12:32:23 PM

What Jeff said; and can you tell us in what order the camo colors were applied ?
My painting aint half that good.

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 13, 2013, 03:35:10 PM

Wow! :)

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: perttime on July 13, 2013, 04:48:45 PM

It looks great.
It might look even better if photographed so that it looks as if it is on an airfield. Don't know if you have the opportunity to play with that: bases, backgrounds, lighting, camera settings/photo editing.

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 13, 2013, 07:52:55 PM

That's some amazing paintwork, ed! The F-29 looks great in that scheme with those Dutch markings, a real natural!

I never cease to be impressed by your work!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: deathjester on July 13, 2013, 08:16:07 PM

Beautiful!  I really love the camo!

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: kitnut617 on July 13, 2013, 09:41:36 PM

That has come out extremely good, well done Ed   :) :)

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: arkon on July 14, 2013, 04:01:52 AM

nice camo!! :)

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: ed s on July 14, 2013, 06:12:06 AM

Quote from: finsrin on July 13, 2013, 12:32:23 PM

What Jeff said; and can you tell us in what order the camo colors were applied ?
My painting aint half that good.

The paintjob. The lightest gray is the Mr Surfacer primr coat. Next came the light blue-gray, Flanker Blue. Then Medium Gray, and finally Gunship Gray. The gunship gray was on upper surfaces only. All paints were Model Master Acryl. Masking was done with green Frog brand maskingtape. All sprayed with a Paasche H airbrush.

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: ChrisF on July 14, 2013, 08:45:39 AM

Top marks and i too have to show my appreciation for the camo job... As someone who has been playing with splinter camo recently i know its not that easy...

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Volkodav on July 14, 2013, 09:34:52 AM

That is beyond cool.

Thinking a navalised version now.

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Gingie on July 15, 2013, 10:45:07 AM

really nice work on the cam, good choice of colour & pattern.

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Empty Handed on July 25, 2013, 04:17:24 AM

Awesome camo!

Title: Re: F-19 KLU
Post by: Camthalion on July 28, 2013, 02:45:00 PM

that looks really cool.  Nice work