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Started by Ian the Kiwi Herder, December 11, 2024, 11:54:18 AM

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December 11, 2024, 11:54:18 AM Last Edit: December 11, 2024, 12:04:47 PM by Ian the Kiwi Herder











Last time I posted here was 2021, since then I've been a little distracted by 'real world' builds. Cracked-open this old Monogram kit about three weeks ago and other than the 'Jaguar style' ECM bar on the fin and the loadout from an unsuspecting Rafale and F-16, it is completely OOB. Decals are from a long out of production Zotz sheet (also for F-16's) whilst the teeth are from an even older Microscale F-5E sheet. Not too much else to say, nice relaxing & stress free build and I thoroughly enjoyed... a little sad when it came to an end TBH.

As ever CCQ's welcome. Cheers from NZ.

Ian.
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

Gondor

#1
December 11, 2024, 01:38:16 PM
Very nice, a probable choice of operator as well  :thumbsup:

And welcome back.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Glenn Gilbertson

#2
December 11, 2024, 03:44:44 PM
That looks magnificent, & welcome back! :thumbsup:

perttime

#3
December 11, 2024, 10:02:48 PM
Thailand!
There's never too many F-20 models  :thumbsup:
I thought that it would be nice if the shark's mouth could be over the landing gear door too ... but then that decal wouldn't work.

chrisonord

#5
December 12, 2024, 02:23:47 AM
Very nice Ian, and welcome back.  :thumbsup:
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

comrade harps

#6
December 12, 2024, 04:31:50 AM
The F-16 drop tank gives it a beefier look.  :thumbsup:
Whatever.

NARSES2

#7
December 12, 2024, 04:47:41 AM
Looking good Ian  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

seadude

#8
December 12, 2024, 07:13:10 AM
With that paint scheme, it even looks like a shark. Well done!
Whoever said sharks can't fly was obviously mistaken.  ;D
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

DogfighterZen

#9
December 12, 2024, 09:20:40 AM
Gorgeous thing...  :wub:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

Mossie

#10
December 12, 2024, 09:47:53 AM
Godd to see you Ian.  :thumbsup: Nice neat build in a smart scheme and good choice of operator.  :wub:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

PR19_Kit

#11
December 12, 2024, 10:56:50 AM
The Kiwi Herder still lives, HOOOOORAAAAY!  :thumbsup:

Great to see you back Ian, and your modelling is still exceptional.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Ian the Kiwi Herder

#12
December 12, 2024, 12:29:58 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 12, 2024, 10:56:50 AMThe Kiwi Herder still lives, HOOOOORAAAAY!  :thumbsup:

Great to see you back Ian, and your modelling is still exceptional.  ;D
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You're way too kind Mr. S, and so good that you aren't 'un-alive' either... well done that man !  :mellow:

Thank you everyone, not sure when the next 'What If' might happen, but it may well be another old Monogram 1:48 that isn't getting any younger. Nice to see so many familiar names around still. Manly hugs from New Zealand.
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

Rick Lowe

#13
December 12, 2024, 03:08:07 PM
Nice to see you back, Ian, and with a great build.  :thumbsup:
Greets from the Windy City!

kerick

#14
December 12, 2024, 09:17:12 PM
The shark is looking great! Nice work!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise
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