FV-12 Whiff

Ed S · January 24, 2008, 09:07:01 PM

Here are some shots of my whiff FV-12. This was a scratchbuild project using parts from an A-4 and F-4 along with lots of putty and sheet styrene. I thought I'd paint it in the standard gull gray over white navy scheme. Found some F-8 decals that fit and here it is.

Enjoy

Ed

cthulhu77 · January 25, 2008, 01:31:23 AM

Well, that would certainly ruin a ship's day !

Hobbes · January 25, 2008, 02:21:53 AM

Very nice!

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 25, 2008, 02:24:42 AM

Really like that, superb.....

Ian

PanzerWulff · January 25, 2008, 04:49:54 AM

SWEEEEEETNESS!!!!!

"Panzer"

Captain Canada · January 25, 2008, 04:57:28 AM

Wow....great job on that scratchbuild ! Any pics floating around of the construction phase ? She looks great in those colours, and I love the weapons load. Looks like there's plenty more room under the stubs and wings to really load the heck out of her....say for bombing missions over Vietnam ? But we'll leave that for the next one you build......

I do have to admit, tho, that in my opinion, that is one ugly aeroplane. Very cool, no doubt, but ugly. It doesn't even look like it would have the ability to fly !

Ed S · January 25, 2008, 05:35:45 AM

Quote from: Captain Canada on January 25, 2008, 04:57:28 AM
Wow....great job on that scratchbuild ! Any pics floating around of the construction phase ? She looks great in those colours, and I love the weapons load. Looks like there's plenty more room under the stubs and wings to really load the heck of her....say for bombing missions over Vietnam ? But we'll leave that for the next one you build......

I do have to admit, tho, that in my opinion, that is one ugly aeroplane. Very cool, no doubt, but ugly. It doesn't even look like it would have the ability to fly !

No, sorry. I built this originally back in the late 70's/early 80's and didn't think to photo it at the time. It had gotten damaged in a move a few years ago, so last year, I took the peices and put it back together and gave it a new paint job and decals.

Ed

kitnut617 · January 25, 2008, 06:23:21 AM

Oh Yes!

that is really good, I like that.

Archibald · January 25, 2008, 07:12:41 AM

Wait a minut, you mean this a scratchbuild ?

I just say "Wooow" in this case! I thought it was an Anigrand kit.

Btw I've scratchbuilded its competitor, the Gruman model 200, using a Mirage 2000 as basis.

Very well done!

AeroplaneDriver · January 25, 2008, 08:08:56 AM

Very nice Ed!

I've been reading 'American Secret Projects' lately and just can't get enough of US projects from the 60-70s right now.

Glenn Gilbertson · January 25, 2008, 08:15:25 AM

Fantastic scratchbuild,Ed - well done!

GTX · January 25, 2008, 11:28:59 AM

QuoteWow....great job on that scratchbuild !

Couldn't put it any better myself!

Regards,

Greg

Brian da Basher · January 25, 2008, 11:45:27 AM

Yowsa what an eye-popping design! Add those wonderful U.S. Navy high-viz markings and your masterful weathering and you've got a winner!!!

Brian da Basher

Maverick · January 25, 2008, 01:21:57 PM

Bloody awesome! Can't believe it's a scratch!!

Eddie M. · January 25, 2008, 03:08:51 PM

Outstanding work! I really enjoy the over all look of this one.

Eddie