HobbyBoss 1/72 F8F Bearcat

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That is a great looking build of a great looking aircraft, Paul.
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PGAS wrote: ↑March 1st, 2024, 6:44 pm
B4en wrote: ↑March 1st, 2024, 8:22 am The Bearcat was a real looker, and yours is no exception. 8-)

I have an ancient build of one that I ought to restore one day.
That would be a neat restoration to watch. Is that the Monogram kit?
You know it's that old I have no idea. It's 1/72 if that's any help. I'll dig it out of the box of old broken models and take a look. :)
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Splendid looking model.
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Nice Bearcat! I built the Monogram version many years ago and remember the prominent gun barrels on the wings; were there some F8Fs that didn't have these? They were a pain to get looking decent on the Monogram kit!
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Tim Reynaga wrote: ↑March 6th, 2024, 2:59 pm Nice Bearcat! I built the Monogram version many years ago and remember the prominent gun barrels on the wings; were there some F8Fs that didn't have these? They were a pain to get looking decent on the Monogram kit!
Thanks, I think there were. There are many photos of the aircraft that have no barrels but I am not sure about the particular aircraft I have built. I hear you on getting the barrels lined up nicely.
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Seemed to have missed this first time, very nice and looks great on the stand.
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That looks great PGAS. I think I am going to give the Mr Color varnish a go. A search through UK supplies reveals that all I’ve checked have either the varnish or the SLT but not both!
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Thanks again Paul for reminding me of my old kit by posting this great build. 8-)
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TeeELL wrote: ↑March 12th, 2024, 6:15 am That looks great PGAS. I think I am going to give the Mr Color varnish a go. A search through UK supplies reveals that all I’ve checked have either the varnish or the SLT but not both!
Thanks. Really play with the ratios on the thinner and clearcoat. The Super Clear II is very thick and it is easy to get orange peel or make it difficult to push through the airbrush.
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That is a stunner!
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Nice to see a couple of Bearcats after a long time.
And an interesting scheme!
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