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Hobbycraft 1:48 F-94B

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48 14 January 2019, 23:31
Nathan Dempsey
Finally had some time for this project. Mated the wings to the fuselage & added raised rivets. Next will be sanding the mated areas up to 12,000 grit and rescribing.
15 January 2019, 00:35
Clifford Keesler
I built this one about 2 years ago. Nice choice of Decals.
15 January 2019, 00:38
Erik Leijdens
Interesting Nathan! I started this kit too a couple of months ago but unfortunately it's on hold now since my Expert choice decals disintegrated when applying them! Hope you have more luck with since Expert choice is the only game in town for F-94 decals.
15 January 2019, 09:52
Nathan Dempsey
What markings were you doing Erik? I have a spare set of decals (set #1 and #2). I want to do the first MiG shoot-down, which means I'll have to cobble together using set 2. If you want set #1 (48-34) let me know.

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15 January 2019, 12:59
Erik Leijdens
Hi Nathan, I had chosen the red "Hells Angels" livery.. The #1 set would be very welcome! So I can finally finish it..[img1]
 
15 January 2019, 21:00
Nathan Dempsey
PM me your address and I'll ship it out.
16 January 2019, 01:44
Nathan Dempsey
Had time to work on the ejection seats today. Uploaded a pic.
17 January 2019, 01:22
Erik Leijdens
They look great Nathan 👍
17 January 2019, 22:18
Clifford Keesler
Agree with Erik, they look great.
17 January 2019, 22:22
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks guys! These were the resin seats from the KMC cockpit set for the T-33. The etch seats from the Reheat set looked really clunky and were quickly tossed in the bin (I did put them in the recycle bin!).
18 January 2019, 01:37
Clifford Keesler
Yea I think the F-80, F-94 and T-33 all used the same seat. I used a resin cockpit on mine, but do not remember who made it. I did the version on the Box Art.
18 January 2019, 02:17
Nathan Dempsey
Ahh some good news! Just found the Caracal 48003 F-94 Buzz Numbers. This will make it so much easier to finish the kit in the markings I want.
20 January 2019, 16:38
Nathan Dempsey
Buzz numbers arrived late yesterday which inspired more work. Built the wing-tip tanks, added the Reheat etch fuel ports, and primed.
7 February 2019, 14:19
Clifford Keesler
Looking good.
8 February 2019, 00:32
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Clifford! Finished the landing gear last night and added some etch to the canopy.
23 February 2019, 14:41
Nathan Dempsey
Keeping the good mojo here in the 50s era I'm going to finally complete this build. I've changed my mind about the markings and have reflected that on the project image.

Today I installed the seats & the radar operator's hood. I also added a baseplate for a reflector gun-sight.
25 March 2021, 21:10
Maciej Bellos
Looking good!
25 March 2021, 21:55
Erik Leijdens
Nice Nathan!! Mine still resides proudly in the display cabinet with your decals 🙂
25 March 2021, 22:06
Clifford Keesler
Looking really nice Nathan. Where did you find the re-heat detail set?. I have the Hobby Craft F-94A and F-94B and the Kitty Hawk F-94C.
26 March 2021, 00:01
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Maciej, Erik & Clifford!

Erik: I love that build. It was so nice to see those markings brought to life.

Clifford: I bought them from the Reheat table at an IPMS Nationals many years ago. Bought several things 😄
26 March 2021, 00:42
Clifford Keesler
OK thanks.
26 March 2021, 00:54
Clifford Keesler
I think I have that set of decals for mine also. Are they the Experts Choice set?
26 March 2021, 00:56
Nathan Dempsey
Yes, one set is Expert's Choice. I only need the yellow stripe for the tail out of that set.
26 March 2021, 01:01
Nathan Dempsey
Today I attached the rear stabilizers and finished the gunsight in the cockpit. Next up will be getting the canopy attached. I haven't decided if I want the canopy open or closed.
26 March 2021, 20:08
Clifford Keesler
Nice gun sight. With all that detail in the cockpit, it would be a shame to close it up.
27 March 2021, 04:48
Nathan Dempsey
I agree Clifford. However, after much test fitting I just could not get the innner sill and locking mechanisms to line up on the canopy. Also, the piston that pushes up the canopy was at a wonky angle once everything else was semi-close to fitting.

Good news though. I spent last evening giving the canopy some 12000 grit sanding, then a Future dip and it is so clear now that you can easily see everything in the cockpit.
27 March 2021, 15:14
Sebastian Meyner
Following with great intrest 🙂
27 March 2021, 15:15
Nathan Dempsey
Welcome aboard Sebastian ?

Today's work has just been attachment of a couple of small parts in the cockpit & much preparation for the primer & paint.
28 March 2021, 13:01
Nathan Dempsey
Canopy is attached and an undercoat of gloss black that should show for the interior when painting is completed.
31 March 2021, 14:16
Clifford Keesler
Looking nice sir.
31 March 2021, 23:41
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much Clifford 🙂

I was able to get everything primed and ready for paint.
1 April 2021, 00:03
Patryk S.
Following! Looking great so far!
3 April 2021, 19:56
James C
Tidy work Nathan. Looking awesome 👍
3 April 2021, 20:08
Clifford Keesler
Agree with James, awesome.
4 April 2021, 00:39
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Roland, Patryk, James & Clifford!!

The AK Xtreme Metal has cured and today I'm hoping to get enough time to add a clear coat and maybe some shading.
4 April 2021, 14:21
Nathan Dempsey
Added some layers of AK Xtreme Metal to darken the exhaust area. First was Dark Aluminum, then Burnt Metal.
5 April 2021, 19:13
Jos Jansen
Shiny work...👍!
5 April 2021, 19:40
Clifford Keesler
Nice metal work.
6 April 2021, 00:46
Erik Leijdens
The AK turned out great Nathan. It's a very durable paint, I masked it off just minutes after I sprayed it on, didn't affect the paint at all!
6 April 2021, 12:03
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you Jos, Clifford, and Erik!

I agree Erik!! The AK paint is amazing. I think of all the years this kit sat half-complete because I was too terrified to try a natural metal finish. While this one isn't perfect, the paint is forgiving enough for me to learn and get a little better each time.
6 April 2021, 12:48
Erik Leijdens
Same here! I popped my NMF cherry on the F-94 too 😄
6 April 2021, 13:08
Nathan Dempsey
Added the anti glare panel today.
7 April 2021, 13:51
Nathan Dempsey
I must say that I'm pleased with the way the blue came out on the fuel tanks. Tamiya XF-8
7 April 2021, 18:42
James C
That's some impressive paint masking Nathan 👍
7 April 2021, 18:45
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you James! The F-89 gave me fits with all the stripes, and this was plain relaxing by comparison😄
7 April 2021, 18:55
Clifford Keesler
It sure looks great. I ordered some AK extreme metal paints yesterday. Looking forward to trying them. I have a boat load of Alclad II, but have not worked up the courage to try it. Maybe on one of my T-33's.
8 April 2021, 01:28
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Clifford 🙂

I haven't tried the Alclad since I'm kinda hooked on the AK stuff.
8 April 2021, 16:06
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Roland!

More masking today. I painted some anti-glare on the wingtip fuel tanks. I also spent a while masking off the wing-walk areas and will paint that this evening.
8 April 2021, 20:17
Nathan Dempsey
Wing walks completed. Although these are included in the Experts-Choice decal set (2 sets on the sheet) I decided to paint them on to get the full contrast the ultra-matte finish of the Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black.
9 April 2021, 18:56
James C
That's looking really sharp Nathan 👍
9 April 2021, 18:57
Clifford Keesler
Looking awesome there sir.
10 April 2021, 02:39
Erik Leijdens
Those tanks are great! Sharp masking!
10 April 2021, 06:56
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks very much James, Clifford & Erik!!

Today the decal application has begun. When I applied the unit insignia, it ended in a change. The Caracal set has a much more detailed unit insignia, but when compared to the darker blue on the tanks is much too light. I ended up using the less detailed but more color correct unit insignia out of the Experts Choice set. Don't get me wrong, the Caracal set is mega awesome. In fact I bought another F-94 to do one of the A models on that sheet.
10 April 2021, 18:31
Clifford Keesler
Where can I find that Caracal sheet Nathan?
11 April 2021, 01:48
Donald Dickson II
Jumping in late. Looks great!
11 April 2021, 02:58
Nathan Dempsey
Clifford: victorymodels.com/pr..=3f16e42c1&_ss=r

Donald: Welcome and thanks ?
11 April 2021, 13:37
Nathan Dempsey
The decals are complete. Now just attaching the landing gear doors & tires as these were quite fragile. Hopefully I'll get some pictures up tomorrow of the completed build.
13 April 2021, 01:18
Clifford Keesler
Looking forward to that.
13 April 2021, 01:26
Nathan Dempsey
Sorry for the delay, but I found a few more very small parts that I had to install. Two small bumps on the tail and the pitot just in front of the front landing gear. I also found a decent amount of PSP plating in the stash and I'm considering making a base.
14 April 2021, 15:10
Clifford Keesler
That would be cool.
15 April 2021, 00:08
Nathan Dempsey
I decided to upload the completed pictures here. That PSP base is going to take WAY too long to finish. Enjoy!
15 April 2021, 20:26
James C
You don't see very many builds from this era. Very nicely done Nathan 👍
15 April 2021, 20:28
Patryk S.
Fantastic result! Congratulations!
15 April 2021, 20:31
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks James, Patryk & Roland !!!

I'm glad this one was finally finished after all this time.
15 April 2021, 23:21
Donald Dickson II
WOW!
16 April 2021, 01:20
Guillaume Blanchet
Nice work! It's a beauty.
16 April 2021, 01:28
Clifford Keesler
Beautiful build Nathan. Well done.
16 April 2021, 01:46
Maciej Bellos
Fantastic result Nathan. Well done!
16 April 2021, 03:17
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks very much Donald, Guillaume, Clifford & Maciej 🙂

Now for the opponent build: La-9
16 April 2021, 11:11
Sebastian Meyner
Now that's a good looking bird 👍 Well done Nathan!
16 April 2021, 11:34
Christoph Schnarr
Very nice model 👍
16 April 2021, 16:16
Ben M
just beautiful.
16 April 2021, 18:32
Eric Thornton
That's lovely, nice job!
16 April 2021, 18:34
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Sebastian, Christoph, Ben & Eric! Also, thanks to all the likes from everyone ?.

I'm glad everyone is enjoying this old Hobbycraft kit.
16 April 2021, 21:00
Jos Jansen
Nice work Nathan...!
17 April 2021, 18:25
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Jos!
I'm going to hang out in the 50s for a bit.
17 April 2021, 20:37
Erik Leijdens
Fantastic end result Nathan! The NMF is great and it's a colourful bird!!
22 April 2021, 04:15
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much Erik 🙂 I had great inspiration from your build.
22 April 2021, 12:26
Rui S
Nice bird 👍
24 April 2021, 14:17
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Rui!
24 April 2021, 17:36
Nathan Dempsey
Update: I won May's model of the month award at our club meeting for our Korean War theme. Woohoo! ?
30 May 2021, 16:16
Rui
Congratulations! Nice build. I've been studying many if the bare metal builds on here because I'm finishing up an old KP MiG-17PF in a natural finish. No idea what I was doing and it shows. Your finish looks so natural.
30 May 2021, 16:45
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Roland & Rui!

Rui: I'm actually terrified of natural metal. I only started doing it by watching and learning from everyone here. I've found the AK Xtreme Metal paint works best for me.
30 May 2021, 16:51
James C
Congrats Nathan 👍
30 May 2021, 17:37
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Congratulations! 👍 🙂
30 May 2021, 17:38
Rui
Funny. When I was at my LHS I had AK and Vallejo in my hands. I bought the Vallejo because they had both Aluminium and Dark Aluminum. I have heard good things about both brands but the AK and the Alcad seem to be at the top. My build is nearly finished but it doesn't have that smooth and greasy metal look of yours. May try the AK Xtreme Metal. Thanks.
30 May 2021, 18:20
Donald Dickson II
Excellent job and well deserved!
30 May 2021, 18:24
Maciej Bellos
Congrats!
30 May 2021, 20:53
Guillaume Blanchet
Congratulations!!
30 May 2021, 22:13
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much James, WhiteGlint, Donald, Maciej, and Guillaume!
30 May 2021, 23:43
Clifford Keesler
Congratulations Nathan, an award very well deserved.
31 May 2021, 00:59
Ali Yulianto
Congrats Nathan! 👍
31 May 2021, 04:24
Neuling
Well deserved! 👍
31 May 2021, 10:13
Daniel Klink
Well deserved award for That superb and clean built Nathan?
31 May 2021, 10:26
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks so much Clifford, Ali, Neuling & Daniel! ?
31 May 2021, 15:52
Kees Kleijwegt
Congratulations Nathan, well deserved! 👍
4 June 2021, 19:27
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Kees!
5 June 2021, 02:07
Chris Church
Very well done!
5 June 2021, 02:14
Brendan Smith
?
5 June 2021, 04:16
Nathan Dempsey
Many thanks Chris & Brendan ?
6 June 2021, 04:07
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much Major & Jorge!
28 September 2021, 00:55
Jos Jansen
Very nice and well deserved!
28 September 2021, 07:13
Neil
Congratulations Nathan. Very nice indeed.
28 September 2021, 16:09
Daniel Klink
Great and well deserved nathan!
Congrats Mate👍
28 September 2021, 17:31
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Jos, Neil, and Daniel 🙂
30 September 2021, 00:18

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1:48 F.94 A/B Starfire Detail Set (Reheat Models RH057)1:48 Lockheed F-94B Starfire (Hobbycraft HC1598)1:48 F-94B Starfires (Experts-Choice Decal 48-33)2+

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