VMF-451 FJ-4 Fury 1/48 HobbyBoss

[TANK]

Originally Posted by Skyhawka4m

where can I get this cockpit set from? I am looking to do either a VF-84 bird or a NAVY/MARINE reserve aircraft from NAS Willow Grove.

From Harold at AMS.
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqt29j/

Set 48-021

[doupnik]

Mark

Any progress?

mason

[Rampage55]

Originally Posted by Colin K

What's the reason for lengthening the gear legs? Are they too short?

Hey Colin,
Hobby boss depicted the nose gear with the oleo strut compressed and so to accurately depict the stance of a real Fury it is necessary to add some rod to extend the oleo strut a little. Sorry Mason, as far as how much to lengthen it, I just eyeballed it.

Progress continues, slowly, but it's getting there.

Most of the main construction is complete. I still need to attach the tail cone and burner can. I'm still debating whether to attach the horiz stabs before or after painting and before I can start painting I need to mask and attach the windscreen and canopy. I have most of the gear doors in the closed position as most of my reference photos seem to indicate thats how they were more often than not. It took a little work, but it was not to bad. I have some rescribing to do in that area though. I'm going for the clean look on this one, so no pylons or ordnance. I am going to attach the IFR prob though.


There is a small, but prominent vent on the spine just behind the cockpit on the full size FJ-4 that is not depicted on this kit, so I drillled a hole at an angle and inserted some plastic rod cut off at an angle and sanded flush. You can also see the beautiful AMS resin piece for the rear canopy decking dry fit to check alignment of this part. For some reason Hobby boss provides nothing for this area which makes it difficult to get the canopy to sit right in the open position OOB.


I also decided to add the approach attitude indicator lights on the lower lip of the intake. I filed out a slot and glued in a clear light from the spare bin and sanded to shape. Before I glued the light on though I drilled three small holes and painted them to represent the indicator lights.


I don't think I photographed the IP before I installed it so I thought I would include one now. I used a some Promodeller instrument decals.


Some wire for the brake lines.


Nose gear assembly complete. I swiped the scissors link from a Grand Phoenix kit and added some small rod for attaching points.


A few more details and it should be ready for the paint barn.

Thanks for looking,
Mark

[doupnik]

Awesome work, Mark! Your Fury is really shaping up.

I like the idea of no stores or pylons, how much weathering are you going to do?

I look forward to seeing more.

mason

[Rampage55]

Originally Posted by doupnik

I like the idea of no stores or pylons, how much weathering are you going to do?

Thanks Mason,

Well, here's a scan from the "Detail and Scale FJ Fury" book by Bert Kinzey of the bird I'm modeling. The weathering appears to be minimal, but I'll probably add some staining around the gun ports.


I hope to get to it this weekend,
Mark

[marine4 ever]

Hmmmm.....A Fury slick? that sounds cool!

[Rampage55]

I'm on final with this project. A few more details and she'll be done.





I'm pleased with how it's turned out thus far.

[Habu]

Oh crap! That's looking tits man! Looks like it went together well.

[Rampage55]

Originally Posted by Habu

Looks like it went together well.

Thanks Habu,

It did go together quite well actually. This was my first HobbyBoss kit and I'm pleased with how it's turned out so far. I highly recommend the AMS detail set, it adds a lot to the cockpit and provides you with the rear canopy decking that the kit lacks. It's a bit tricky to get the resin pit, intake trunking and the nose gear well to sandwich together into the nose section but other than that it was smooth sailing.

[longmc]

Great work! That's one outstanding build!!

Mike

[dsmith]

That is turning out very nice. I am doing the exact same thing, so I'm glad I saw your work first I am trying to fit the AMS pit and the intake in at the moment - glad to know it will work Time for the BAF!

Cheers,
-Doug

[marine4 ever]

Mark I wish you'd stop posting this Garbage on here! Can't you see this is a place for serious modelers?

That's the mutts nuts devil dog! Great job!

Semper fi
Dan

[SSgtdD6152]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[doupnik]

Awesome! Looking really nice. Your weathering is great.

mason

[Colin K]

Great looking progress! Paint and decals turned out great. Can't wait to see it finished.

[Rampage55]

Thanks Guys!

I finished this build last night.



I'll post the rest of the images of the completed model on the "Flightline"

Thanks again for the kind words and encouragement.

Semper Fi,
Mark

[TANK]

That is sweet bro. Hope mine one day turns out half as nice.

[Rampage55]

Originally Posted by TANK

That is sweet bro. Hope mine one day turns out half as nice.

Thanks Bro.

I can't recommend Harolds resin set highly enough. It really adds a lot to the already decent HobbyBoss kit. I had so much fun with this build I think I'm going to have to do a FJ-4B loaded with Bullpups eventually.

Semper Fi,
Mark

[marine4 ever]

that's so sweet Mark! I absolutely love this bird!

Semper Fi
Dan