An American Whatif..... McDonnell Douglas 265-1 VLF AFTI

Gondor · October 05, 2025, 01:39:41 PM

Very nice indeed. Are the sidewinders yours as well?

Mossie · October 05, 2025, 01:41:10 PM

Very tasty.

Thorvic · October 05, 2025, 01:57:27 PM

That looks cracking now its finished, the pale blue really does set the tone.

Lovely looking model, I can see the crew here doing a number of schemes and markings

scautomoton · October 05, 2025, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: Gondor on October 05, 2025, 01:39:41 PMVery nice indeed. Are the sidewinders yours as well?

Alas, no. They are Reskits finest. Which reminds me I will need to draw and print some! I almost forgot.

At some point I must look into designing decals. And then finding somewhere that can print them in top quality.

scautomoton · October 05, 2025, 01:59:52 PM

Quote from: Thorvic on October 05, 2025, 01:57:27 PMThat looks cracking now its finished, the pale blue really does set the tone.

Agreed, I'm really sold on the colour. I'll definitely be doing an early F15A soon I think.

PR19_Kit · October 05, 2025, 02:12:09 PM

Is there a recommended set of landing fear to fit? F-16? F-18? F-8?

scautomoton · October 05, 2025, 02:16:38 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 05, 2025, 02:12:09 PMIs there a recommended set of landing fear to fit? F-16? F-18? F-8?

Oh it has landing gear, I just chose to model mine in flight for a change

scautomoton · October 05, 2025, 02:28:14 PM

One last pic for a size comparison.

Mossie · October 05, 2025, 03:11:52 PM

It's surprisingly titchy.

Rick Lowe · October 05, 2025, 11:08:31 PM

The smudges aft of the wheel wells are a nice touch.

Are there are echoes of the Angel Interceptor, or is that just me?

perttime · October 06, 2025, 12:07:07 AM

The model seems faithful to available material..... Seeing the side views, though, I couldn't help thinking that it could look even cooler with a somewhat drooped forward fuselage. A bit like the way Su-27 has a droop. Just pondering...

PR19_Kit · October 06, 2025, 01:22:09 AM

Quote from: scautomoton on October 05, 2025, 02:16:38 PMOh it has landing gear, I just chose to model mine in flight for a change

Ooooooh, goody!

Weaver · October 06, 2025, 02:36:24 AM

That looks excellent: I like the blue too (ANYTHING that isn't grey).

Quote from: scautomoton on October 05, 2025, 01:58:13 PMAt some point I must look into designing decals. And then finding somewhere that can print them in top quality.

Fantasy Printshop are supposed to be good, although I've never dealt with them beyond buying their stuff.

scautomoton · October 06, 2025, 03:01:49 AM

Quote from: Weaver on October 06, 2025, 02:36:24 AM
Quote from: scautomoton on October 05, 2025, 01:58:13 PMFantasy Printshop are supposed to be good, although I've never dealt with them beyond buying their stuff.

Didn't they close shop earlier this year? I'm sure one of the decal suppliers closed due to retirement and didn't manage to sell the entire business.

Weaver · October 06, 2025, 03:45:14 AM

Quote from: scautomoton on October 06, 2025, 03:01:49 AM
Quote from: Weaver on October 06, 2025, 02:36:24 AM
Quote from: scautomoton on October 05, 2025, 01:58:13 PMFantasy Printshop are supposed to be good, although I've never dealt with them beyond buying their stuff.
Didn't they close shop earlier this year? I'm sure one of the decal suppliers closed due to retirement and didn't manage to sell the entire business.

Not Fantasy Printshop as far as I can tell: their website is still up and there's no mention of it changing hands: https://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/about-model-decals/

EDIT: Fantasy Printshop HAS been up for sale: see subsequent posts.