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Post by SteveM on Oct 22, 2023 18:13:54 GMT
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 22, 2023 19:14:06 GMT
Good choice Steve. Looking forward to seeing it coming together.
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Post by Paul B on Oct 22, 2023 19:29:06 GMT
Oh now blame me for something for a change  . I think this is a better kit than I chose, and in your hands it will be awesome anyway  |
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Post by Armorguy on Oct 22, 2023 19:48:21 GMT
It's a Spit in the hands of an experienced modeller, wait and see, awesomeness in the making.
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 22, 2023 21:31:38 GMT
Excellent, Steve, and looking forward to this!
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Post by SteveM on Nov 19, 2023 8:32:36 GMT
Thanks all  Paul, so far it fits together so all good! Here's the office, only added Tamiya tape belts. Kit decal for the IP. When for the plastic ( not Bakelite as it was sometimes called) seat as it allows for a bit of colour in the tiny dark cockpit. Now seal it up and never see it again    |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 19, 2023 9:37:10 GMT
That looks well good Steve |
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Post by bwilt on Nov 19, 2023 11:02:22 GMT
Spits everywhere, and all in different versions, yours looks really nice..
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 19, 2023 12:31:43 GMT
Gorgeous interior!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 19, 2023 13:25:47 GMT
That looks very good Steve. Nice one.
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 19, 2023 14:45:00 GMT
That seat makes a difference, great decision brotha.
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Post by SteveM on Feb 11, 2024 17:39:26 GMT
With the Honda over the line I've turned back to this little kit. Airframe complete and camo on. All home mixed Tamiya colours. I'm not sure about the blue, it looks a bit strong to me but there are pictures of such a strong contrast so I'm chalking it up to experience and moving on. Some corrections and then the decals are next.   |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 11, 2024 17:42:37 GMT
Now that is just darned smart  |
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 11, 2024 17:50:36 GMT
That looks sharp, Steve!
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 11, 2024 19:12:11 GMT
I like a spiced up colour my friend, it will look much more interesting!
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Post by JEFF on Feb 11, 2024 21:51:16 GMT
How did I miss this? Great looking bird,Steve. I think the blue looks great. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 11, 2024 22:10:38 GMT
How the feck did i miss this  That`s some luuuurvly paintwork Steve...........grand job sir  |
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 12, 2024 8:32:26 GMT
You can do lots of weathering to the blue and it will look more natural.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 13, 2024 15:20:40 GMT
Looking most excellent indeed, Steve.
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Post by SteveM on Mar 17, 2024 22:15:48 GMT
Thanks for the great comments chaps Managed to grab a few hours at the bench again. Carried out some post shading of the paint and bleaching of the decals to try and bring things together a bit. The plan was to add the remaining airframe bits and bobs before final weathering to get me to the finish line. BUT.... The sliding part of the canopy looks awful, way too thick and way too oversize. WHAT was Airfix thinking? A nice little kit with some great features then this mess. I knew it was bad from my inbox review that I posted here was while back but it's worse than even I feared. My original idea was to use a spare from Eduard but it won't fit at all. So my only option was to order a vacform replacement, so until that arrives I'm stuck.  Back to here until then.  |
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