Goodman Models

Heres the sensors after being modified. Those seams did not line up at all. So I cut out pieces and added detail bits that I thought matched up well.

Thanks Gang! @nightmareB4macross not too bad over all. I found that the sensor packs on the arms did not line up very well and I rebuilt them. I’ll try to get some photos to show comparison. @Urashiman overall it is a really great kit and one of my favourite designs! I have plans for 1 more lol. @Bolt thanks buddy, I’m using my stencils over the black primer to make the subtle tonal variation.

Hey All, I’ve been working with n this bird over the fall. It has some of the photo etch set and some extra detail added to the cockpit. I’m using the colour callouts from the instructions.

I don’t have my Photo Booth set up so here’s some detail shots without good lighting.

I think I’ll be going for the Imai 1/5000 kit gifted to me by my good friend Tony. I will have to get some pics together.

That’s too bad, Alan is a great guy and hope they land on their feet!

Thanks for asking Thom!

I’m happy to report that this bird 99% finished! I’ve been really busy with a kitchen Reno, but I’ve been chipping away at this build and it’s about to wrap up. I ended up re painting the wings. The pilot and canopy are done and just need to be fitted with some ova glue.

Looks great! Photos came out well!!

What Peng said; also if you have a super glue spill you can use Debonder to remove it without damaging the plastic. It will remove paint also but you can repaint the area. Check for it at your LHS, Amazon etc.

As to the second issue, you could use a drill bit to open the female mounting holes SLIGHTLY, or you could use a bit of sandpaper to LIGHTLY shave down the diametre of the male insert peg. Just take it slow and test fit until you get the fit that you want.

Holy moly those 2 listings are $300+! That seems like those inflated eBay prices. Does anyone know what the original price was?

Almost done then screwed up the roundel on the wing…in the process of replacing it and flattening the No steps placards.