This kit was
finished at the beginning of 2009.
I heard that the Humbrol Metalcote colors could be applied with a brush on
large surfaces with good results. So, I wanted to try and I decided that the
Thunderjet from Hobbyboss may be a good Guinea pig for it.
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Like for a Corsair I
was building, the build process was rather easy. I tried to improve the cockpit with fine
metal foil stripes for the seat belts. But I had a strange accident with the
canopy, maybe due to the modus operandi: the part took a first Klir/Future
bath, then masking and painting, and another Klir bath. Now, the part lost it
transparency (grrrrrr...).
For the colors, I
applied with brush the Metalcote n°27002 on all the aircraft, reworked some
panels with 27001 and few drops of gunmetal for the engine exhaust. Anti-glare
panels were done with Humbrol 86 and landing gears bays with H81. H86 and H127
for the rockets, touches of red, tires in black...
Weathering was done
with oils for artists and Tamiya weathering set.
For the markings, I
choose the F-84E "Sandy" belonging to the 9th FBS, 49th FBW, based at
Taegu in Korea in 1951.
I think that these trials with
the Metalcote are rather conclusive. And I'm also satisfied with this model
(except for the canopy).
Hope you like it.
Jean-Paul Wrona
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