Academy F-111C RAAF What-if Scheme View: Slideshow Mosaic List 1 2 3 August 3, 2025
Every kind of putty: epoxy, regular, CA glue...
4 August 3, 2025
The overall fitting is abysmal
5 August 3, 2025
Fitting failed every single time. Every joint is a nightmare
6 August 3, 2025
Clamps are a must for this project
7 August 7, 2025
After the masking
8 August 7, 2025
The clear plastic came in one piece. I sawed one of its panel and will pose as opened
9 August 7, 2025
Added styrene to beef up the middle console
10 August 10, 2025
Basic metallics using Xtreme metal white aluminum
11 August 10, 2025
After several phase of masking and painting using different metallic shades
12 August 10, 2025
The bottles for the metallic effects and tool used for the exhaust pipes
13 August 18, 2025
Decals all wringky. Results from applying Mr. Mark Softer. I dont know where did it go wrong
14 August 18, 2025
Scraped off all the lines. Paint, masking and airbrush as replacement
15 August 18, 2025
Masking and airbrushing in progress
16 August 18, 2025
The results. Line using Tamiya German Grey + Rubber Black. It needs weathering
17 August 20, 2025
Confusing instruction sheet. I spend about an hour looking at reference photos
18 August 20, 2025
Unclear instruction sheet and finding images on google was the only way i knew how to install these parts.
19 20 August 30, 2025
Tried to replicate the swing wing variable effect
21 August 30, 2025
Only some of these will be installed, but decided to paint all of them
22 August 30, 2025
The underside before weathering
23 August 30, 2025
Hasegawa figure pilots (2x) from my spare box
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Album info A kit with horrible fitting and basic surface details. This kit has caused only trouble for me. From start to the final flat coat, I was struggling just to get the basic shape, fitting, finish. I would stay clear of this kit if I can avoid it.
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