1/72 F-203

[sc_planet]

Finally completed this Moscato task, but sad for a fatal mistake, otherwise this would have been a successful project.  

[Bolt]

You did an awesome job. I'm not sure what the mistake was, but it's really cool to see one of these built 👍🏼

[tekering]

Yeah, "fatal" is definitely overstating it.  It's a beautiful bird regardless, and I'm very jealous.  Thanks for sharing!  

[Shawn]

Wow-this is a super rare build, thanks for sharing the pics!
This is the true "Macross Zero" for me. Moscato is king.

Look at all the wonderful detailing, excellent work!!

[Gabe Q]

I see the "fatal mistake". If you look carefully, the decal near the left aileron is about .05mm off center.

 

Seriously though, that is an amazing build. @sc_planet You're way too modest! 

[pengbuzz]

14 hours ago, sc_planet said:

Finally completed this Moscato task, but sad for a fatal mistake, otherwise this would have been a successful project. 

I see it: the nose stripes are misaligned (circled):

sc_planet: don't worry about it so much! In real life, the military fouls up paint jobs all the time! Here's a link to a topic that might help you out:

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234966177-modelling-mistakes-on-real-aircraft/

Personally, I think your plane looks great! And to be honest: during the Global Civil War, the militaries of the world probably didn't have all that much time to make sure every stripe was right!

SO, it's all good! You have a winner here; relax, take a victory lap, and get yourself a Petite Cola!

Edited November 27, 2023 by pengbuzz

[Big s]

If we don’t notice the mistake until it’s mentioned there’s a mistake, then it’s definitely not a fatal mistake. At least in the model world. It’s different in real life though. I think it looks great

[Knight26]

Fatal mistake is maybe overstarting thing, a little line error is no big deal.  The rest of the build looks amazing.  Fantastic Job.
And I agree with @Shawn.  As cool as it was to see the F-14 in Mac-0, I think we all would have loved to have seen the Dragon and MiM-31 fighting it out.

[KOG Water Dragon]

It does look fantastic, but I have a question:

Isn't the canopy framing supposed to be painted black?

[Thom]

That is a great looking plane! Sure, we all have those little 'woopsies' on our builds, but don't beat yourself up over it. In the Grand Scheme of All Modelling, that is a slight one! Good job!

[Raikkonen]

I think he means that the one wing is glued lower from the other. 

[electric indigo]

ZOMG please stop pointing out all those little inaccuracies 😄

The only thing that sticks out IMO is the canopy frame, and that can be fixed.

[Raikkonen]

9 hours ago, electric indigo said:

ZOMG please stop pointing out all those little inaccuracies 😄

If something is posted publicly, criticism can be expected, and that's aside that the builder has gotten more deservedly praise for his hard work, but he did leave a question mark.

Also, this is the Macross forums. Little inaccuracies are our specialty here, ask Yamato and Bandai. 😁

[Goodman Models]

great job overall! 

[sc_planet]

Thank you so much for the comments, support and appreciation.  Perhaps i should tell more about the mistake.  There was a drop of paint that damaged the surface at the final stage.  I tried to sand that part and paint again, but it was not totally unnoticeable.  But I should be glad that it is not too obvious.  

i will consider to paint the canopy frame.  Thank you for the suggestions.  

Other projects in pipeline: VF-2JA, 3 x VF-17, YF-25 with parts of Frame Out Model.... and many others to follow 

 

[Thom]

@sc_planet That?! Why, that's just a dirty maintenance panel!😉

[Knight26]

Adds authenticity from where the weapons loaders acciddentally ran the forlift into it.

 

[Big s]

9 hours ago, sc_planet said:

Thank you so much for the comments, support and appreciation.  Perhaps i should tell more about the mistake.  There was a drop of paint that damaged the surface at the final stage.  I tried to sand that part and paint again, but it was not totally unnoticeable.  But I should be glad that it is not too obvious.  

i will consider to paint the canopy frame.  Thank you for the suggestions.  

Other projects in pipeline: VF-2JA, 3 x VF-17, YF-25 with parts of Frame Out Model.... and many others to follow 

 

That’s far from a fatal mistake. Nobody even noticed it until you pointed it out. Even after it’s pointed out, it still looks like weathering to me

[Bolt]

On 11/30/2023 at 6:21 AM, sc_planet said:

Thank you so much for the comments, support and appreciation.  Perhaps i should tell more about the mistake.  There was a drop of paint that damaged the surface at the final stage.  I tried to sand that part and paint again, but it was not totally unnoticeable.  But I should be glad that it is not too obvious.  

i will consider to paint the canopy frame.  Thank you for the suggestions.  

Other projects in pipeline: VF-2JA, 3 x VF-17, YF-25 with parts of Frame Out Model.... and many others to follow 

 

Lol, and everyone chased so many other threads on that one.! Looks great ! Some  real world use going on there 👍🏼

Edited December 1, 2023 by Bolt

[wm cheng]

Wow!  How could I have missed this - absolutely gorgeous work @sc_planet.  I look forward to many more masterpieces from you!  Thanks for posting.