T-38A The White Rocket

Roland Sachsenhofer
Besides Martin Mars, there are other projects going on - although 'side project' always sounds so disrespectful. In reality, these are models that really excite me, the kits are excellent, with a few goodies you can add a little more value, and the original machines are a dream anyway!
Just like here: I'll show you 'The White Rocket'! This T-38A Talon was used by the Mercury astronauts as a training device, another interesting story. The kit from Wolfpack is good, but a few etched parts from Eduard in the cockpit and above all the 3D print of the two jets at the rear increase the degree of realism even further.

Maciej Bellos
Looking good Roland!

Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you! Glad you like it!

Roland Sachsenhofer
These five pictures show the latest status: the surfaces, decals included, are finished, now the assembly of the various antennas, sensors, landing gear, airbrakes, pitot tube, canopy.... canopy can begin! So, at least the final is already in sight 🙂

Roland Sachsenhofer
This build has now come to an end: a generally pleasing modelling experience, even if I was a little disappointed with this - for me - first Wolfpack kit: the fit of the parts was wonderful, the detailing was pleasing - for example in the cockpit area and the well-represented complex hinge mechanisms of the two cockpit canopies. But then: the undercarriage, airbrakes, the turbine outlets... it was all rather 'meagre'.... Accordingly, some improvements were needed here: a cockpit interior set from Eduard and an etched parts set that helped to detail the undercarriage and - very helpfully - the airbrakes. The fabulous nozzles from ResKit were also a really good investment! I love the decals and also the decal version from Wolfpack: in the look presented here, this T-38A 'The White Rocket' was flown by Deke Slayton and 'Wally' Shirra in the astronaut training of the Mercury programme - a fact that fascinated me.

Maciej Bellos
I like it. You achieved a nice white look. Congrats!

Robert Podkoński
Good job!

Augie
Superb work as always Roland

Skyhiker
Roland it is amazing how you keep whipping out these high quality models. What's your secret? You must have quite a collection by now.

Neuling
Beautiful build and interesting story. Thanks for showing/telling!

Roland Sachsenhofer
I am very happy about your positive feedback - thank you, mates! Two more T-38s, this time from Trumpeter, are still in the pipeline; well, for me the 'Talon' is one of the most beautiful jets, especially in the look of the 'White Rocket' 🙂
Skyhiker, the collection is indeed growing... 🙂 Well, the only thing I can think of regarding the 'secret' is that I like to build models in parallel with a certain consistency - rarely more than five, rarely less than three.