F-86d Sabredog For Jhm!

John Howling Mouse · January 13, 2007, 03:14:52 PM

My coworkers thought a gift exchange was a "typically geeky model-builder kind of thing to do." How geeky is this? The obligatory box-cover shot. Side-views coming soon but with ME holding the kit's box!

John Howling Mouse · January 13, 2007, 03:18:40 PM

Rallymodeller will be proud to know that JHM's been a very busy boy today: all bits painted and all sub-assemblies together. This is just such a phenomenal kit to donate to someone so I'm doing my best to make sure Rallymodeller's generosity is not wasted at my end.

Going for a VERY weathered look on this third-world baby (note wheel wells).

The office:

John Howling Mouse · January 13, 2007, 03:22:18 PM

Grunge, grunge, grunge. These folks gave up on any attempts of cleaning their aircraft decades ago.

John Howling Mouse · January 13, 2007, 03:24:17 PM

Wanted to see if I could modify one of my all-time favorite pilot figures from seated to standing...we'll see if I can pull this off. Here is the rough stage he's in so far:

Doing his best "January 2nd in Canada" imitation:

Rafael · January 13, 2007, 03:37:10 PM

Baz, you keep letting switches in the ON position!!

Man, I admire your talents. Cockpit detailing is something of a water I don't dare to wade into yet.

And the pilot, well, I'm sure whatever you do to make him fit inside the tub will be worthy of seeing.

Muy bueno!!!

Rafa

Edit: About the pilot, was it the other way around??? (where's the blind emoticon?

Keith Diamond · January 13, 2007, 04:55:57 PM

Quote****Hey, go BACK-----you're missing all the really cool pics UP THERE!!****

I keep going back... and back... and back...

Damn, you gotta go showing off your wife again...

So, what are the markings going to be?

Chap · January 13, 2007, 07:37:04 PM

Wonderful work Baz! B) Can't wait to see it finished.

~Steve

Jeffry Fontaine · January 13, 2007, 07:51:14 PM

QuoteDamn, you gotta go showing off your wife again...

I see that wonderful exposed navel in the first image and all I can think about is asking Barry if he has ever had the opportunity to consume brandy or cognac from that navel.....?

John Howling Mouse · January 13, 2007, 08:04:24 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have an airframe.
Albeit a scruffy one, I'm happy with the day's work.

Captain Canada · January 13, 2007, 08:14:21 PM

Baztastic !

Great progress for the day, buddy !

That little pilot dude sure looks like he feels like dancing ! Must be the new legs !

GTX · January 13, 2007, 08:35:54 PM

QuoteSide-views coming soon but with ME holding the kit's box!

Errr...don't worry about those pics now

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Regards,

Greg

Radish · January 14, 2007, 02:39:47 AM

Looks terrific stuff.
Make sure Ms Hitler is holding the finished model, OK?

Brian da Basher · January 14, 2007, 05:44:41 AM

Wow that's some absolutely amazing work Mr Howling Mouse. You're modifying the pilot for a future "holding the box" shot, right?

I am in complete awe of your skill and talent. Where's my mudpies?

Brian da Basher

cthulhu77 · January 14, 2007, 06:07:42 AM

Looking awesome senor ! Nice pit.

SimonR · January 14, 2007, 01:11:17 PM

QuoteGrunge, grunge, grunge. These folks gave up on any attempts of cleaning their aircraft decades ago.

It's going to be a British Airways Sabredog!