1/48 Academy F-86F-30

Gallery Article by Nath Andrade on Dec 28 2010

 

This is my first submission to Aircraft Resource Center after picking up the hobby early this year. I actually tried on the 1/72 scale but found it too small for my taste. 

This project is built out of the box including the decals. I found no significant flaw on the kit and the build was very much straightforward. I used some weight on the nose just to make sure this does not become a tail sitter.

Click on images below to see larger images

  

  

  

I planned on painting on the big yellow stripes but finally decided to use the decals. I used a mix of Tamiya and Gunze paints with a homebrew thinner formula shared by a good friend. The decals are still being treated with Solvaset for a more painted on look. I initially used Mr. Softer specially on the yellow stripes but the results are not satisfactory on the thick decal.

Happy Modeling!

Nath Andrade

Photos and text © by Nath Andrade