My 1/72 scale aircraft

[Dean62]

Progress on the F-9F Panther has been almost non existent over the holidays. I resumed work last night and will show some update pictures and progress soon.

On another note, I am excited to say that I have added two more aircraft to my Jet category.
I purchased a F-11F Tiger …


and a T-2C Buckeye.


Both older jets…the Buckeye is a trainer.
That makes 33 jets now. So my collection of jets has grown significantly from 8. There are a few more I am keeping an eye out for, a F-84F Thunderstreak and a P-80 Shooting Star. And maybe a F3H Demon and F4D Skyray if I come across any decent kits in 1/72 scale.

 

[Daniel20]

Do you have an SR-71 in your line up?

 

[Dean62]

Do you have an SR-71 in your line up?

I don’t, the SR-71 Blackbird and B-58 Hustler are both on my radar. But they are very large aircraft, however I would still like to have them in my collection.

 

[Daniel20]

Yea I was just looking around at some models and did see some 71's in 1:72 scale and thought about you. I know it's bound to be large even at 1:72.

 

[Corsair]

Progress on the F-9F Panther has been almost non existent over the holidays. I resumed work last night and will show some update pictures and progress soon.

On another note, I am excited to say that I have added two more aircraft to my Jet category.
I purchased a F-11F Tiger …
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and a T-2C Buckeye.
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Both older jets…the Buckeye is a trainer.
That makes 33 jets now. So my collection of jets has grown significantly from 8. There are a few more I am keeping an eye out for, a F-84F Thunderstreak and a P-80 Shooting Star. And maybe a F3H Demon and F4D Skyray if I come across any decent kits in 1/72 scale.

We had an F-11 gate guard at my school for a while (military high school). Its long gone now. It was painted in Blue Angles colors.
What about a Cutlass? (big evil grin) Sheesh, the list can be so loooooong.

 

[Dean62]

We had an F-11 gate guard at my school for a while (military high school). Its long gone now. It was painted in Blue Angles colors.
What about a Cutlass? (big evil grin) Sheesh, the list can be so loooooong.

Yes, I’m at 33 jets and counting…

 

[Dean62]

Update…on the F-9F Panther
The cockpit assembly and the nose gear bay assembly were completed and glued into one fuselage half, along with the arrestor hook and engine. Then the halves were joined and putty added to any gaps.



Next will be the start of the wing assembly and then the rear wings and elevators. Then the canopy will go on. Then the painting of the airplane will begin. She will be blue with white lettering and insignias.

See ya next time…

 

[Corsair]

Update…on the F-9F Panther
The cockpit assembly and the nose gear bay assembly were completed and glued into one fuselage half, along with the arrestor hook and engine. Then the halves were joined and putty added to any gaps.
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Next will be the start of the wing assembly and then the rear wings and elevators. Then the canopy will go on. Then the painting of the airplane will begin. She will be blue with white lettering and insignias.

See ya next time…

that is looking to be a great start !!!

 

[Dean62]

that is looking to be a great start !!!

Thanks Jeff!

 

[RDN1954]

What putty do you use?

 

[Dean62]

What putty do you use?

 

[RDN1954]

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Thanks!

 

[Dean62]

Update…the lower half of the main wing was glued to the fuselage after making the holes I will be using later to attach bombs and missiles. Not sure why they make you create the holes?
Anyway, the rear canopy is attached and will be painted later. Next I have to glue in the intake pieces for the leading edge of the wings, then glue on the top halves.


See ya next time…

 

[Corsair]

Update…the lower half of the main wing was glued to the fuselage after making the holes I will be using later to attach bombs and missiles. Not sure why they make you create the holes?
Anyway, the rear canopy is attached and will be painted later. Next I have to glue in the intake pieces for the leading edge of the wings, then glue on the top halves.

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See ya next time…

They don't make the holes because some people like to leave ordinance off of the plane.
Did you verify that the model has the wing with the right dihedral?

 

[Dean62]

They don't make the holes because some people like to leave ordinance off of the plane.
Did you verify that the model has the wing with the right dihedral?

Right dihedral... if you mean why is it on blocks, that's because the nose wheel and landing gear are on. So I suspended the body on the wing while the glue dried. That way I don't have to worry about the wing being accidentally pried away from the body while drying. So just an assembly jig. I also do that when putting on landing gear, except I turn the airplane upside down.

 

[Corsair]

But did you verify that the dihedral is correct for that aircraft? LOL
It has to be accurate.

 

[Dean62]

But did you verify that the dihedral is correct for that aircraft? LOL
It has to be accurate.

I’m confused…the dihedral is what it is, the lower wing is one piece…


I can only glue it together, no adjustment possible.

 

[Corsair]

LOL How many times have we needed to "adjust" something for a ship kit to make it more accurate?
I'm just pulling your leg.

 

[Dean62]

LOL How many times have we needed to "adjust" something for a ship kit to make it more accurate?
I'm just pulling your leg.

Stop pulling my leg, they are long enough.
Ps - I just ordered a P-80 Shooting Star I found in 1/72 scale.

 

[RussF]

Actually, it does look like that dihedral is about 0.237 degrees off, give or take - better get out the heat gun.