Hobby Boss F9F Panther 1/72 Scale Full Build | Jolly Rogers

[@skcoleman1150]

Another great build, I really like watching you work, I have been learning a lot. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm glad to hear that, this was one of my favorite builds!

[@peterkkpoon6546]

What a wonderful bird you have created. It just looks like a jet fighter ready to zoom into the sky.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@robertlock7088]

Always a joy to see a variant of aircraft not normally seen. I remember them flying over my home in Florida by the Pensacola naval air station

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely a neat little jet.

[@andygorman858]

Fantastic build! I have to say the Panther is one of those jets that just has beautiful lines. Even on the ground it looks like it’s going fast! The natural metal finish is astounding, I struggle with it still after 30+ years of modelling!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, yes I agree, natural metal finishes can be tough, but I think these Vallejo metallic paints help out a little.

[@joebringas4807]

Just watched this for a 3rd time. It’s my current JR build. Great work my man

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I can’t say it enough Joe, this is a fantastic little kit! I know you’ll enjoy it!

[@stannousflouride683]

I grew up right next to Lakehurst NAS where they had a squadron of these and where they developed catapults in the 1950s. They were a common sight back then and had a very distinctive roar.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats so cool, I'd love to see one of these flying.

[@Rihosk76]

HobbyBoss is one my favoured developers-producer. Fast assembly kits is nice and smooth to assembling.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This kit was certainly a joy to build!

[@murraykriner9425]

Enjoyed your build greatly. The silver is a nice touch, and I'm quite certain more period correct for the era, even if the Navy Blue has a greater impact for many. I found references for the cockpit in museum static displays, but adding switch covers in color, or safety ribbons would be tedious and probably distract many. Thanks for the video. Not many of these planes left on the planet, and I'm glad someone notices their contributions to aviation.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was fun researching this aircraft and learning more about it. These early jet era aircraft are not familiar to me, but I've really been getting into them lately.

[@julioichasourrea4863]

Very enjoyable review of a great yet simple build. And this aircraft is beautiful, not ugly at all!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks, yes, I have learned to appreciate its form.

[@neilhaas]

Fantastic work on model plane jolly Rodgers. Nice jet. 👍🤗😇☺️😀😁❤️

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@mikedietrich8356]

Great build, really like the natural metal finish. Thanks for the review also, I have been looking for a good Panther kit and will definitely look for the Hobby Boss.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Excellent, I don't think you'll be disappointed with this kit!

[@alanrogers8535]

I have never liked these much either but in one video i am converted. Im going to go look for one. Nice job. Thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome! I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[@ralphford4302]

Very nice build of a great subject. the natural finish is rare, thanks for sharing

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

thanks for watching!

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Great build! Nice to see a different color other than blue on one of those!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Kevin!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Beautiful build! I don't think I've ever seen a Panther in a nmf and the Jolly Rogers markings give it an added cool factor as well. I have this kit too. So much nicer than the Hasegawa version (which in itself isn't a bad kit for as old as it is) I like how this kit turned you into a Panther fan now 👍 Also enjoyed seeing your cat too! ☺

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, I'm a total panther fan now! I would like to try one in the more classic Navy blue colors now.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

@@HammerheadModelMaking oh yeah Panthers and Banshees too! Yeah the navy blue ones look really sleek plus I think there might have been a few in the grey / white scheme also so you can easily do a couple more to add to your collection!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@jonathanhudak2059 Any excuse to build more!!

[@jasonlee6744]

Another great job, absolutely loved it. I want the kit now. Jase 🇬🇧

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! I highly recommend the kit!

[@shutterfish]

Very nice build 🤙 And a cool plane with important history

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a lot!

[@grantmiller6570]

cool build, looks good. The panther is another one of my favorites. Subscribed.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thank you for the sub!

[@chrissakal532]

You have a black cat that likes to help! I had a similar buddy who was a good modeling helper. He would sit in the box or right off to the side. I got him as a kitten so he was trained early on what not to do. He unfortunately was very sick and passed away in October. Building models hasn't been quite the same since.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Sorry for the loss of your cat. Yeah mine thinks he's helping, but mostly he just sneaks on to my workbench at night and knocks over my brush cleaning water!

[@chrissakal532]

@HammerheadModelMaking I wanted to say thank you! I had been traveling and was watching a bunch of your videos while relaxing and working on some models I took with me. Seeing your cat made me laugh. In all fairness, I got Carl as a kitten and had him for 13 years. He learned what not to do. If the box lid was big enough (like 1/32 or larger) I would just flip it over and he'd lay in that..his 'model building command post'. Otherwise, he'd just lay off to one side and supervise. I don't really recall him breaking anything. He sometimes dragged parts out on his own though. I was able to get some good pictures of him helping.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@chrissakal532 Sounds like you two had a good bond. I love that. We've got a few cats in the house, and most of the time the leave my hobby room alone (they don't like it when the compressor kicks on) but occasionally when I'm working at the bench late at night, they'll come explore and supervise. Cheers!

[@rcf4phantomflyer]

Just subscribed to you channel, love your work! your giving me alot of tips for my builds

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for the sub! And I'm glad my videos can be helpful! Let me know if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer!

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

Looks like a very good kit. Not like simple kits I own by Hobbyboss, like the Messerschmitt Me 262 and Me163.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This kit is in my top 5 kits!

[@AyebeeMk2]

Somewhere in the stash I have a matchbox F-9 Panther, (more than one maybe), as you say it certainly looks the part... Also if your collection contains 'firsts'; the first jet v jet kill goes to an F-9 Panther

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I think I remember reading about that kill, I'll have to brush up on that, that is a neat bit of information!

[@HobbyModeller]

The plane looks great. I particularly like the cockpit 😄👍. I always have the problem that when I use normal glue for the clear parts, it always gets foggy.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks! I've had troubles with fogging of clear parts. I find that careful handling and sparse amounts of Tamiya thin glue will usually do the trick without issue.

[@timwingham8952]

Several coats of Johnson's Klear (each left to thoroughly dry) will keep the fogging at bay even if you use superglue, and will make improve the clarity.

[@joeynpero7057]

nice work

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@DSOImager]

A jolly Roger collection. What a cool idea. Been a fan of their paint scheme since watching the Final Countdown :) Excellent videos.. you got a new sub.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated! I've also seen other do it with the Tomcatters, they've got a long history. Or the Sundowners.

[@anthonyricco5522]

Really amazing job on this, I think its such a cool little plane, you made it look excellent.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks!

[@stevepringle2295]

Love it. Thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!

[@jonhking5570]

Really help full if you do a nother one it would look good in the blue nice build well done 👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I for sure will do another in the classic blue! This kit was too much fun.

[@andrewgray9663]

Thanks for the interesting build. This doesn't seem to be a plane as well known as many of that era. Good idea to be restrained with the weathering, the end result is very effective. According to Internet law you are now required to give us the name of your cat and any subsequent cats who make an appearance.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I wouldn't want to break any internet laws? The cat's name is Onyx, he's about 10 months old and one of his favorite things to do is jump on to my work bench then the shelves next to my workbench and supervise my work.

[@andrewgray9663]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Onyx us a great name for a black cat (which are the best cats of course)! It appears he knows he is in charge.

[@ramtin-s8722]

Great video! Subscribed!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!

[@marcogarbin2977]

Fantastic video and built, very comprhensive pronunciation for us poor not native english

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you liked it! And I am glad you were able to follow along. I will try to make sure to keep speaking clearly, I hadn't considered non native speakers. Thanks for making me aware!

[@melmoore6885]

Beautiful job, i built the Airfix kit many years ago, it was the Blue Angel's version, but was no where as good as this one, i think i'll get one and have another try, good one mate.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching, I don't think you'll be disappointed with this kit!

[@robertjensen1438]

The finish came out really nice. Interesting fact the model kit has a higher max v than the real thing.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Lol, thanks!

[@flycasualmodeler]

Great build, now I feel like I need to grab one of these for myself. Also, how do you only have five thousand subs!?! This is a travesty for such a great channel.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching. It was a fun kit and not terribly expensive, I would highly recommend it. At this point I'm thrilled to have 5k subs, but I appreciate your kind words!

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Great job 👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@willm5032]

Just discoverd your channel from the youtube algorythm! lovely work :) Very inspiring, might have to add this to my already too large stash haha

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Welcome! I highly recommend this kit for anyone's stash, overly large or not!

[@willm5032]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Haha thank you! I'll make sure to show my fiancee this message to justify *another* model kit purchase. Going to enjoy watching your builds, definitely prefer the stripped back quiet style to haing overly epic music too!

[@willm5032]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Also I have black cats and i felt the desk invasion in my soul hah

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@willm5032 Please use me as justification for another stash purchase! Or blame me, that works too! Thanks for the feedback on the video.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@willm5032 Ha ha, good to know I'm not alone!

[@wombat_models]

Nice build on the Panther. I'm doing a similar project to yours but for the "Sundowners" rather than the "Jolly Rogers". I've still got a few kits to pick up to have all of the aircraft in the timeline though!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats awesome! The Sundowners have some great looking aircraft! I especially love the F-4s. Please keep me updated on your progress I'd love to see your collection. I have one aircraft left in my collection to complete all of the major airframes, after that I will work on alternate schemes.

[@wombat_models]

@@HammerheadModelMaking I've just picked up a Bearcat, F-5E and F-5F and have an FJ-3M and F-8E on order so am getting closer to having one of each type! Now I just need to try and track down an F11F-1 and an F-4B/N. Might have a line on both through the LHS's resident aircraft expert - will wait and see whether that pans out!

[@EdgeR2]

Ignore the comment that you talk to much, I was specifically looking for a channel that talks about the kit and the plane while making it, you do you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I must have missed whatever other comment you are referring to.

[@EdgeR2]

@@HammerheadModelMaking saw a few months old comment about you talking too much during the video, just saying you "talking too much" is the exact reason why I subbed and watch you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@EdgeR2 lol, alrighty then! Glad to have you onboard!

[@Carsonf16]

Same for me!!

[@laMoort]

beautiful cats, both of them! :)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated!

[@BayouChilehead]

That turned out nice! About how much do you thin the Vallejo color when using a brush.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

When using a brush, not much, I'll generally dip by brush in water, wick the excess off, then mix it into a few drops of the paint, thats usually good.

[@BayouChilehead]

Wow, that's not much! Thanks for the tip!

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, do you apply Vallejo Gloss or Matt neat or mix it with water, if so then in what ratio ? Please do tell me

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, I will usually add about 15-20% water to Vallejo clear varnishes.

[@johnnyrotten665]

I do like the F9F Panther, but I must insist on more of your other mini panther in future videos.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Lol, I'll make sure he makes it into more videos!

[@jerrymccrae7202]

How did you get the red stripes on TY he stars and why not do that when decaleing? Another thing you didn't show the canopy frame procedure. I realize it's basic but I'm curious?!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Great questions, So, for the red parts on the national insignias, they were actually a separate decal, I applied them off camera. I thought that I had filmed that, but unfortunately couldn't find the footage. As for the canopy masking, check out the link to this video I did on the U2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqeYoKqOq8h9e68 I have it queued up to the part where I mask the canopies. Its the exact same process I used on the Panther. Basically, outline the frames with thin Tamiya masking tape, then fill in the center parts with liquid mask. Hope this helps! Brett

[@jerrymccrae7202]

@Hammerhead Model Making thank you so much for the text back! I saw the U2 video and liked it very much. I learned some good tips! Thanks again stay safe, and have a great weekend!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@jerrymccrae7202 you’re so very welcome!

[@marvinbanka7592]

Maybe the Bearcat you built was from their easy build series.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, it was.

[@normansmith8184]

From England, another very enjoyable video sir. Is there a personal reason for your "Jolly Rogers" interest? I only ask because I have an Academy 1/48 Phantom F4J "Jolly Rogers" of USS Franklin D. Roosevelt so I'm a fan aswell.. My particular favourite post war aircraft, it just looks like it was meant to destroy things. Anyhow I had a model of the Panther when I was a kid too many years ago and remember liking its shape. Mine was dark blue Navy brushed on, so I dread to think what it looked like. Great stuff sir.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

No personal connection to the Jolly Rogers, I just really enjoy the Skull and Crossbones. Plus, it made for a fun, long term project to do all of the different aircraft flown by the JRs. I agree, the F-4 definitely looks aggressive! Thanks for watching!

[@iamjbob]

I've always avoided 1/72 scale planes they don't seem to have the detail I like, watching your videos might make me take a second look at the scale, space runs out quick with 1/48 scale.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I used to feel exactly the same way, stayed exclusively to 1/48 scale aircraft for the exact same reason. It was only by chance that I built my first 1/72 aircraft about 6 years ago and realized that they have come a long way. And yes, they take up far less space in the display case!!

[@cayennedragon5996]

Very naive!!!!!!!!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Care to expound on what about this is naive?

[@GiorgioBeltrammi]

You are a very good modeller, I really appreciate your work and I have seen many of your videos, but in my opinion you talk too much

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Where's your channel? What a dumb thing to say I.e. the last part of your comment