1/48 Revell / Monogram F-89C Scorpion

by Dennis Cermak

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My recently completed 1/48 scale Revell / Monogram F-89C Scorpion built straight OOB.  Kit # 4825.  The Scorpion was done in a BMF using a combination of Floquil Old Silver, Platinum Mist and MM Bare Metal Aluminum to accent the panels on the wings.  Clear coated with Floquil Crystal Cote.  The markings are for an aircraft of the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Presque Isle, Maine.

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F-89C-30-NO, 51-5777.  The markings are the kit markings and not an aftermarket decal.  The tip tank fins have to be made from plastic card stock as the " C " model had the tank fins which are not included in the kit.  I used the outline of a tank fin from a 1/48 F-104 Starfighter as a pattern.  A perfect size.  When building this model you have to make sure that you get rid of the underwing pylons as the "C" model did not have them.  No major fit problems, some seam filling, and a lot of polishing of the plastic to smooth it out in order for the BMF to look just right.  I chose to use the Floquil because I wanted a subdued BMF and not a high shine on this particular one.

Dennis 

Photos and text © by Dennis Cermak