1/48 F8F-1B, Hobbycraft VNAF

[Stikpusher]

So here we go, a proper all angle walk around of the Hobbycraft 1/48 F8F-1B, in the markings of the VNAF 1st Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa AB, Republic of Vietnam, 1959, at the end of their service career.





















And out in some sunlight



Only changes to the kit were replacing the gun barrels with brass tubing, adding an acetate gunsight lens, and a Kits World 3D decal seat harness. Paints are Humbrol and Testors enamels. Mig panel line wash, Tamiya Weathering Master set, and oils used for weathering.

Thanks for looking, comments and critiques welcome.

[speedgraflex]

Congratulations, Carlos! What a beautiful finish! Thank you for including outdoor shots as well. The sunlight really brings to life the superb finish.

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Bruce. The sunlight brings out the metallic sheen in the finish that the LED lighting in my light box washes out. It really does have a nice oxidized aluminum look in the sunshine as I wanted to achieve.

[Gary Brantley]

That's simply beautiful Carlos. What a lil' bad-*ss! And I agree with Bruce about the natural light, she really looks great outside sir!

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Gary. I took a page from your book on the outdoor photos. Although the closest airfield to me is a good 20 minutes away. I have an idea about there though…

[BlackSheep214]

Gorgeous!

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Tom. I’m happy to hear that you like it

[Medicman71]

That's a really great build Stik! Very well done!

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Mike. I sure developed a fondness for the Bearcat during this build.

[Stuart]

An excellent looking build Carlos, very nicely painted and finished!

I d like your choice of scheme, that really suits the Bearcat.