Hobby Boss F-84E 1/72 Scale | Full Build Video

Greeting everyone! Back with another full build video, this time its another Hobby Boss "easy build" kit. This is the F-84E in 1/72 scale. Built this one in 6 days start to finish and was a great test bed for working on my NMF! Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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[@Pressure_23]

Glorious video, that is one of the most beautiful model planes I’ve ever seen

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a lot!

[@neilhaas]

I like this plane so far. I want as a die cast model.

[@septiccalling8341]

Very decent looking Thunderjet with a classy finish......really enjoyed that 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@smokeyjoe4078]

Dang, your build made me want to build it too! Good work and awesome finish.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

You should!!

[@neilhaas]

Very nice airplane F-84E USAF. ❤😊🤩😁😀⭐👍💯 Nice jet plane.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a lot!

[@christophergee8328]

This kit looks intense! I look forward to watching you build it, your work is amazing

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Shrike58]

I have to admit that the phrase "Olive Drab Highlights" highly amusing as an oxymoron.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, from a color theory standpoint it is amusing.

[@chriswilken2616]

Its encouraging how you share the positice and negative of a model and tell us not to be intimdated by anty one model go with a positive attitude and build them with confidence

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I just try to give people an honest look at any kit, but show that even kits that aren't considered "the best" can still be done well. Thanks for watching!

[@keatontorgerson1627]

been interested in aviation models for a while now your videos gave me the push to go down to my local hobby shop today, starting off my first ever model with a 1/48 USN T-34B Mentor "VT-5 Training Air Wing" figure the "Mentor" will make a great Training aircraft. So many jokes there! will let you know how it goes cant wait to do more!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That makes me so happy to hear, please do let me know how it goes!! Welcome to the hobby!

[@mikelaponte2832]

That is amazing work. For a very inexpensive kit, it came out awesome.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a bunch!

[@bluebusdriver]

The main gear stands too tall, but it is a fun build. I did my own alps printed decals as there are some inaccuracies in the artwork. FYI, this tail was shot down my a MiG-15

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I didn't know this one was shot down, thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@BayouChilehead]

That turned out nice! Sometimes less is more!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@HobbyModeller]

Great video and a beautiful model. The metallic looks really great. I can't believe it only took you 6 days to create this beautiful model. Good job 😄👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Yeah, its a pretty simple kit, so much of the time was spent painting, but still went pretty quickly!

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mr.hammer!i really like your narration. Keep it up. With sticky greetings.christian

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated!

[@tonygary7611]

Outstanding build

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@TheLittleThingsJunkie]

Wow, what a pleasure watching this video. Thank you!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johntaylor8095]

Looks great, enjoyed your remarks as well!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad to hear it!

[@guaporeturns9472]

Well done

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@stevenanderson236]

Wonderful work

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for the visit!

[@2-Hands]

Nice build.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Love the finish!! ❤ I've wanted to try a nmf but can't quite commit. One day, but not soon lol!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This project went a long way to helping me build my confidence with NMF!

[@andreasvulcan_gr2595]

The Academy/Italeri kit of the F-84E/G is also a good option with nice detail, good fit and a reasonable price (at least in Europe)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Good to know, I'll have to check it out!

[@bagocross08]

Incredible job! I very much enjoyed this kit as well. With the vertical stab decals I just cut them in half at the leading and trailing edge of the horizontal stabs. Worked pretty well for me. I did the whole thing as a hand brushed kit, used the newer vallejo metallics for that portion. Didn't come out nearly as good as yours!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats smart about cutting the decals, I didn't even think of that!

[@dianaweidler5001]

Amazing Video! i absolutely love the metal finish on this aircraft, im currently building a 1/48 scale B-24D Liberator and im going to do a metallic finish, so this video helps!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Oh nice, that will look really cool!!

[@NJBamforth67]

Fantastic Video well done xx

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KarmaSparks]

my granddad flew these and he passed on an old wooden model of one to me. I still have it on my shelf.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats a great thing to have of his!

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mr.hammer!i can really imagine that f84 escorting an b52 .with sticky greetings. Christian

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That would look really cool!

[@ChristianSchroter]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Hello mr.hammer!it definetly would.with sticky greetings. Your modellmate. Christian

[@henrysanchez4810]

Great Build.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@scaleffect]

Great finish on this kit, really amazing work as usual.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shutterfish]

very clean 👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! 😊

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool 🛩

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!!

[@truthhurts9241]

Ooooh shiny! I assume this is their version of the Airfix starter kit models, you did make it look really nice though. Regards...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, I think that would be a fair comparison.

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

....ALCLAD красивенькоооо смотритсяяяяя...

[@planetastic8522]

I love this build! I am a model builder as well, I started in 2022. However I am still trying to make my models look more realistic. I was wondering what needle sizes you use, like for large areas, smaller areas, etc. and what airbrush/compressors you would recommend for cost/quality?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

So, I have a few different airbrushes that I use, but I find the a .34 needle is the best general purpose airbrush, as for what to buy, my work horse is the Iwata HP-C Plus, but for a more budget friendly airbrush that is still high quality, I would recommend the Gaahleri 98D. Regarding compressors, really as long as it has a tank, you can't really go wrong. If you are in the US, Harbor Freight would be a good place to look.

[@planetastic8522]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@52down]

What do you use for thinning black base? Should any enamel thinner work fine with that?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I use Mr. Leveling Thinner to thin the Alclad Black base, it seems to work really well. I haven't tried enamel thinners with it though.

[@silver082]

The trim tabs on the wings were damaged :( I guess it still comes on a plastic tray.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, it does come in a plastic tray.

[@corabunselmeyer1241]

have you builted a 135R MOTEL IN 1\72 SCALE

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I have not but I would really love to!

[@giannivinci6282]

Meraviglioso. Adesso devo assolutamente sostituire il mio modello Heller con questo. =/\=