VF-82 Iron Men F3H Demon
This is the Hobbyboss 1/48 kit that I started back in 2015 as a model for a YMCA buddy, Ken Sommerfeld, who flew them, and this exact bird. Ken tragically passed away before I finished and I shelved the kit until a couple of months ago. It turned out nice and I am attempting to contact Ken's relatives in order to pass the model along. I found a squadron patch on EBay and a carrier display base as well.
The kit is basically OOB with the exception of an Eduard cockpit ZOOM set. Paint is Model Master Gull Gray and Flat White with a Mr. Color semi-gloss clear coat. Decals are Eagle Strike-one of the Deadly Demon prints. Weathering is Tamiya Weathering Master-various colors.
Beautiful model and tribute Clark.
Thanks Don, I appreciate your comments.
Very nicely done Clark and what a fine thing to do for the family in memory of Ken. Well done Sir.
Thanks Jim!
That would be a great remembrance for the relatives of Ken, Clark @clarkcook
A beautiful build.
Thank you John, I appreciate your kind words.
An excellent build, Clark, a great tribute to Ken!
Hello Spiros, thank you my friend!
That model is a real nice tribute to a friend.
Just a piece of free advice: Might be best to keep it as a memorial to your friend. I've made models for friends who later died. In my experience I've found the family doesn't want the keepsake and I ended up getting it back. I hope that it is different for you.
Thanks Dan and I certainly understand your point. It may well end up that way as thus far there has been no connection with relatives.
Beautiful build on the McDonell Demon and love the story and connection 🙂
Brian
I very much appreciate your comments Brian! Thanks.
Nicely done!
Much appreciated John!
Beautiful job and tribute, I've always been a fan of the Demon.
Hello Robert, and great to hear your comments regarding the Demon. She's a big bird. My buddy Ken often told me about trying to get it off the carrier deck. He shared a photo or two with me and pointed out his squadron mates who didn't live through the cruise.
Nicely finished Demon - well done!
Hello Greg and thank you sir!
Beautiful work and nice tribute to Ken.
Thanks Bob. Good to hear from you.
I agree with Bob. ? Beautifully done Clark! ?
Much appreciated Gary-thanks