Hobbyboss 1/48 F-80

[snapper41]

My recently completed 1/48 Hobbyboss F-80, finished in Korean War markings, Suwon 1951.

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[eddiesolo]

Very nice indeed, love the subtle ali tones, paint-job and weathering on the tip tanks. Great build, looks tops.

Si

 

[ojays]

Great build and paintjob, love the subtle panel toning!.

Gregg

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb build, looks fantastic

 

[Dave W]

That's a great build.I like the realistic bare metal finish.

 

[The Migrant]

Great model of one of my favorite aircraft.

 

[Kressy_13]

Nice looking shooting star mate. The paint looks great with some nice weathering.

 

[T. van Vuuren]

Very nice! How was the build of the kit? any issues with it or after market goddies in it?

Theuns

 

[Polux]

Very nice build, I like it!!

Polux

 

[snapper41]

Thanks for all your comments. The metal finish was done with Humbrol aluminium from a rattle can, and then masking off random panels to be done with different shades of Alclad. Weathering done with a liberal oil wash of lamp black/ burnt sienna mix, and then Vallejo Matt varnish to dull everything down. It's a good build on the whole; all goes together well with minimal filler. Good detail in the cockpit, helped by a photo-etch fret for the seat belts provided in the kit. A full review is in this month's edition of SAMI, page 166.

 

[BigZimmo]

Great build and a very successful painting.

I also have this kit in my storage. How was the assembly? In some German forums it was differentially evaluated.

Some called this kit to be very good, others had much to criticize.

Stefan

 

[Ian M]

That looks really nice! I love the paint work. Very realistic.

Nice one.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

That is very impressive great job

 

[Andy Mac]

That looks beautifully built. Top job.