F 111C, A8-125, 1 Sqn RAAF 1998, F111 sevice 25th anniversary.

Started by Allan J Withers · 65 · 4 years ago · 1/72, F111, General Dynamics, Hasegawa, Nose art GB, RAAF
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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 3 months ago:

    Some MM1401 on it's tail and the masking removed !

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    Paul Barber said 5 years, 3 months ago:

    I sat in one of these at the open cockpit day in Caloundra a few months back! You are doing a cracking job as ever, Allan - what a shape! The masking and paint are exemplary!

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 3 months ago:

    Thanks Paul, lucky you ! is A8-129 fitted with pave tack ?

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 3 months ago:

    Some decals on, with my F111G as part of my reference !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 3 months ago:

    The weapons pylons hinged with brass tube and wire !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    The VS on with Pledge and checked for alignment !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    Also attached these other bits with Pledge !

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    Greg Kittinger said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    Nice idea with the hinged pylons!

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    Thanks Greg, the wings move so the pylons need to also !

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    John Healy said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    This is looking really good, Allan. I have an Academy 1/48 F-111C and will be referring to your build when I do mine.

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    Louis Gardner said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    I like the alignment jig you made... This is looking fantastic Allan ! I might have to follow John's lead and refer to your build (and Chuck Villaneuva's F-111) when I finally break out my 1/48 Academy kit as well.

    Looking forward to seeing what you do next. Well done my friend.

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    Thanks John and Louis, I look forward to seeing your big F111's come together !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    Some masking on ready for a coat of clear flat !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 2 months ago:

    A coat of Vallejo matt varnish and the undercarriage going on !

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years ago:

    A bit of metalizer on the jet pipes !

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