Military Aviation Modelling : JF-17

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JF-17 Thunder + F-7 Skybolt

JF-17 Thunder + F-6 farmer

 

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guys, plz checkout the suggestion thread-- ive suggested a modelers/ hobbyists sub-forum

 

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1/48 Trumpeter Pakistani JF-17 "Thunder"

by Kairasp Daruwala

Model :-

This Model is from Trumpeter, China's most reputed Manufacturer of plastic models. I was quite surprised to see this model, the casting was A++ , typical Trumpeters, decals were also A++, I started making this model in 1/4/2010, for 7th September 2010 being Pakistan Air Force day, I proceeded slowly, as usual for paints I used Testors, for China`s flag i.e. Red portion on the fuselage they recommended "Super Italian Red" which was not made by any paint manufacturer, only made by Mr Hobby, but it was not available here, so I used Testors " Gloss Red" which was of near match, color # 1203.

For decaling the model, first "Micro Gloss" was sprayed on it, when it dried decals were applied, when they dried again to seal the decals Micro Gloss was sprayed, then Promodellers wash was applied, then Micro Flat for my final coat. If you detect any imperfections in this model please excuse me, to paint this model I used my Badger Air-Brush # 150. I have very weak eye sight, tried to do my best. I hope you like my JF-17.

 

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bronco

 

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@ thread starter, kindly give credits to the original builder...ALF , who is incidently also a member here!

http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-photos-multimedia/30068-jf-17-model.html

he has also discussed step by step making of this fighter to guide other enthusiests.. its in french
Google Translate

 

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Trumpeter's 1/48 Chinese FC-1 Fierce Dragon
by Gareth Phua


Trumpeter provides decals for the stars, crescent and lightning bolts but seeing as these are white on coloured background, I decided to mask and spray them.

First, trace the elements to serve as masks, and fill them in with a strong colour. After that, will print onto Frisket film, trim out and use as masks. Here's what it looks like now when it's been traced over in Illustrator.

 

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The JF-17 uses the Klimov RD-93 engine, a variant of the RD-33 engine used on MiG-29s
L-R: Aires MiG-29 exhaust cans, Dreammodel PLA Air-to-Air missile detail set, Dreammodel JF-17 cockpit PE set.

 

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Instrument Panel primed with metal primer and painted flat black to prepare for detail painting.

Seat with PE parts and painted flat black in preparation for drybrushing and detail painting.

Wheel wells painted with gloss white (doesn't cover as well as flat white) and attached to the bottom fuselage. Will cover it with another layer of flat white, gloss coat and then give it a wash.

 

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Resin exhaust primed and gloss black painted for the cans. For the exhaust itself, Alclad Polished Aluminium, Pale Burnt Metal and a light misting of jet Exhaust was used. I'll then lighly mist it with Tamiya clear blue. The flameholders (that's the thin PE piece) was merely primed and a bit of clear blue misted over it. I have however, also made the mistake of misting Tamiya clear blue over the exhaust shrouds.

Next, the exhaust and shroud were painted with Alclad Polished Aluminium, then post shaded with Jet Exhaust and Tamiya clear blue.

After a flat coat, I will hand paint the pipes

 

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The cockpit has been painted and drybrushed before detail painting done.

Cockpit tub given a light oil wash. Gonna let it dry a few days before flat coating it then drybrushing the details.

Canopy masked on the inside and out, followed by adding the canopy framing supplied in the Dreammodel PE set.

Cockpit dry fit to front fuselage