Minicraft 1/72 F9F-2 Panther

[Tommergun]

I went ahead and started ANOTHER kit because I needed the Marine Corps decals from this F9F to use on my F7F that's in work. So I figured why not. The F9F will be in the Navy markings.

 

[Tommergun]

About ready for primer. So far it's gone together very well.

 

[Tommergun]

Primed. Silver is next.

 

[BarleyBop]

Primed

What do you use to prime?

 

[Tommergun]

What do you use to prime?

This one was Vallejo Acrylic Surface Primer, Grey.

 

[Tommergun]

Wasn't sure if I should paint the silver then mask for the blue, or paint the blue then mask for the silver. Went with the former.

 

[Pantherman]

This one was Vallejo Acrylic Surface Primer, Grey.

My primer of choice, never had a problem with it yet..... Pantherman

 

[Edbert]

Awesome subject!

The Navy really suffered those years, the Jet age gave the USAF great rides that could not get slow enough (in final approach) for carrier ops.

 

[Tommergun]

Silver masked, small parts attached, hopefully blue topcoat tomorrow.

 

[Tommergun]

 

[Pantherman]

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Nice. Pantherman

 

[Tommergun]

Decal day. I had to use Microscale Liquid decal film on the sheet, but the stuff works wonders.

 

[BarleyBop]

Decal day.

Very sharp!
I haven't had to use that stuff yet, but glad to hear it was a good investment!

 

[Pantherman]

Decal day. I had to use Microscale Liquid decal film on the sheet, but the stuff works wonders.

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It's great stuff, especially if you print your own decals and drop a a couple of layers over the print. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

couple of layers over the print.

Right! I'd been using a spray, and not too happy with that.

 

[Pantherman]

Right! I'd been using a spray, and not too happy with that.

It works really well. PM

 

[Edbert]

Not to hijack here but..."Microscale Liquid decal film" is mainly for helping with old decals, to prevent them from disintegrating?

 

[Tommergun]

Not to hijack here but..."Microscale Liquid decal film" is mainly for helping with old decals, to prevent them from disintegrating?

Yes, you brush it over the decal, wait at least 15 minutes, then you can soak the decal in water. Saves old decals from cracking or disintegrating. I've found that after brushing it on and letting it dry, trimming the decal close is best as the liquid film can leave a bit of residue on the clear border of the decal (older decals tend to have more of a clear border than newer decals).

 

[Tommergun]

Finished.

 

[BarleyBop]

Finished

Wow! Beauty...
Contrast of leading edges with deep blue simply stunning.

 

[Littlemarten]

Really beautiful build!

 

[Tommergun]

Thought I'd do a comparison of my last two builds. I've seen both of these planes in person. Either I didn't realize the Tigercat was so big, or that the Panther was so small.

 

[MRDuczz]

Two very good looking aircraft there. I know from my own F7F build that you put a LOT of weight in the nose of that one! I just used the supplied barrel and crate to put under the tail. I decided to go that route when I found photos of the real aircraft with things under the tail to keep it up.