ESCI | No. 4014 | 1:48 | Vought A-7E Corsair II
Komentarzy
91 13 September 2022, 08:59
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Wow, that old model is fighting you every step of the way. It's looking great.
22 September 2022, 01:35
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I'll get there in the end and beat it into shape David! 😆 Thanks for checking out my build and very kind of you to say 👍
23 September 2022, 22:25
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Pylon gaps are one of the worst things about these old kits. Raised panel lines are one thing but having scale gaps between wing/pylon that you could stick a fire extinguisher through, ugh.
6 October 2022, 10:57
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Hahaha! Just perfectly summed up my friend 😂 yeah... I build these with an acknowledgement that they're good enough but by no means accurate! 👍
14 October 2022, 17:20
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She builds up her character Neil. Looks good. I noticed that the kit also provides a Rampagers jet. I managed to get one decal set for it's successor and plan to rebuild a Monogram Hornet.
3 January 2023, 11:59
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Hi Arif and Maciej - HNY 🙂 Thanks both for commenting and liking, much appreciated, yes it's gaining an ESCI personality! @Maciej - it does indeed, those decals looked like the riskier option to use from this old kit, so went with what I hoped would go down the easiest. Will keep a watch for your Hornet build for sure mate 👍
11 January 2023, 10:25
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It's way down the pipeline Neil... Will see if I move it up a bit. Looking forward to the end result!
Cheers!
11 January 2023, 13:25
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Looking forward to it indeed Maciej 🙂 thanks also for the recent likes mates 👍
18 February 2023, 11:22
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I could not finish mine back in 1985 - so good to see someone building it now 🙂 Well done so far.
7 March 2023, 11:23
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Hard to believe it's an ESCI. You obviously put a lot of elbow grease into it. Great result!
9 March 2023, 15:16
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Thanks mates, you're very kind to comment 🙂 and thanks for the likes too. I've now completed the canopy repair, undercarriage flaps, ladder and also all the wheels and struts are painted - so that's next to add, then we'll be done 👍
10 March 2023, 10:19
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Neil , you've worked absolute wonders with this old kit . Looking really good 👍🏻
13 March 2023, 19:44
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Thanks Nathan and Villiers your interest and comments are much appreciated ☺️👍
14 April 2023, 18:08
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Loving the Corsair. I remember doing an Airfix kit as a wee lad. Lovely work.
28 May 2023, 16:19
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Hi All, Have now added final reveal imagery...
Enjoyed this one a lot! I have a bit of a soft spot for Esci kits. In my youth a 1/72 scale Esci was an affordable choice, so I still enjoy building them in this larger scale very much... I endeavour to build them as 'tight' as I can and to have some basis of modern style weathering, etc. Not always an easy task when dealing with older raised panel line kits and poor fitment.
Thanks to all who took time to comment on my efforts and all who liked. As always you're all very kind to comment on my weird fascination with building these 'oldies' rather than putting my efforts into building a proper modern kit! 👍 🙂
15 March, 14:36
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Great result, you would never gues this is a 45 year old kit at first glance
15 March, 14:41
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Impressive result on this old beast of a kit! These ESCIs are even more work than a Monogram, ha! Going to tackle their Viggen next? Oh wait, you already did I see!
15 March, 15:13
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Nice work! I have great memories of building this one back in the 70's!!!
15 March, 21:12
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Beautiful result Neil.I 👍
I'm with you, getting great results, from an old bugger, without add ons, gives one more taste on its endeavour. Congratulations
15 March, 23:29
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Gosh! I know I keep saying it, but humbled again at all the nice things you supremely talented guys have said regarding another one of my oldies 🙂 👍 you're all very kind to comment.
@Rui, yes I think I must have a strange fascination (or maybe I should call it a problem!?) In trying to gain something respectable out of an 'old bugger' as you say ha! 🙂 Thanks to all those who've liked also 👍
18 March, 19:57
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Beautiful build! Did you have to treat the decals to prevent them from shattering?
18 March, 20:59
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Hi CaptGPF, thanks for your like and comment 👍 actually for a 40+ year old kit, the decals on this one were pretty useable. In my experience you've just got to be extra careful and avoid softening agents as they will make them disintegrate. I love to build using only the original kit decals wherever possible, but it's always a delicate process... More so than when using a fresh new set where you can pile on the pre and post solutions to help it all settle and adhere.
19 March, 00:51