F80C Shooting Star
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29 12 June 2016, 09:38
Christian RistitsThis is my almost completed F-80C...the kit was very fine to build, I used an Eduard PE-Set to put more detail into it. Its the first time that I have used my AK Xtreme Metal colours...everything went well with them, easy to apply, but you have to respect the drying times! Only thing to do is to put some weight into it and close the radar (landing light?) cover. I decided to not use the external tanks, as the Jet looks more elegant to me without them 😉 Hope you like it, Cheers, Christian
12 June 2016, 09:42
Christian RistitsWow, thank you very much for our overwhelming feedback, much appreciated!
13 June 2016, 15:58
Nathan DempseyI was on the fence about getting this kit, but not anymore. What a great build!
15 June 2016, 23:30
Christian RistitsThank you very much Clifford, hope to be able to take some better pics soon!
18 June 2016, 08:45
Ulf PetersenVery nice shooting star, Christian!👍
What is that interesting gadget in the nose? Some kind of sapper equipment? 😉
22 June 2016, 05:07
Christian RistitsThanks again, very glad that you like it!
@Ulf - its indeed a tweezer, as the weight was not available at this moment...I will try to post some photos of the completed model soon...
@Guido - I have never used Alclad but the revell colours for my former nmf...As I saw them in a magazin, I had to buy some colours of Xtreme Metal. The paint is very easy to use, and with a great effect. But you have to respect drying times (48h) and the chrome colour has to be applied after the black primer to get it fully shining (not seen on this model). I also used my usual steps in painting, so put a gloss Revell-coat after the finish, decals, washing and then a semi-gloss layer.
Cheers, and have fun with your P-47s! Christian
23 June 2016, 16:14
Christian RistitsThank you guys!
@Ulf 😉
@Derek, I decaled it like mentioned the instruction sheet, but you make me thinking about it...usually this area should be a stepping area, ore not??? Or is it meant opposite?
Is anybody here who is able to clearify this, maybe I will be able to correct it.
Cheers ,Christian
24 June 2016, 12:01
Bill DavisWhat a beautiful and neat paint job! I am going to use AK Xtreme Metal paint on my next project. Is the black primer you used a gloss finish?
24 June 2016, 12:03
Derek HuggettChristian - I think you have fallen foul of some poor instructions - the 'No Step' red bordered area should be at the rear edge of the wings, (the thin part over the flaps - look at the box top - I think that shows it correctly). Otherwise, check some other references. Sorry again! The paintwork is still miles better than I could ever possibly hope to do.
24 June 2016, 12:27
Christian RistitsYes, I checked the pics again, and its definitely wrong...so the instruction is very poor at this point - this is really annoying.
@Bill - the black primer of AK is glossy, but I didnt use it for this project.
Again, thanks to all for your compliments!
25 June 2016, 07:57
Christian RistitsThanks Choppa, much appreciated! I was just able to take some pics of the finished model today...so hope you will enjoy them! Cheers, Christian
25 June 2016, 09:52
Stefan FraundorferEndlich steht deine Shooting Star in ihrer ganzen Pracht da. Ein sehr schönes Modell ist dir da gelungen - gratuliere!
25 June 2016, 10:34
Roland SachsenhoferMasterly Christian- I love that scheme and your implementation!
25 June 2016, 19:21
Christian RistitsThanks again for your motivating words!
@Roland, dein Tipp mit der Schablone bei deiner 1:32er F-80 hat einen wesentlichen Beitrag zum Gelingen geleistet!
26 June 2016, 08:02
YvesExtra work for the metallic paint, I m totally fan.
Great model. +++👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
23 September 2022, 20:17
Christian RistitsThats really an older build. Glad that it still receives so many likes!
9 December 2022, 07:57
