My 1st and only attempt at a 120mm

[Edbert]

I've had this for over two decades, I pull it out every few years, and make an improvement or two, then put it aside again.

 

[Down Time]

Oh man!! Keep going!!!!

 

[the Baron]

Is that a Verlinden kit? You're off to a good start now!

 

[Edbert]

Yes, Verlinden, purchased in 1996

It has been a struggle, not so much to assemble (maybe a little) but to make it fit. Other than the figure itself that is.

 

[Steve Ski]

A classic, Ruck On!

 

[dave the hat]

Nice looking forward to seeing this progress

 

[BarleyBop]

Do we now have to wait until 2026?
Dunno if I can wait that long!

Like the gloves; I was so surprised to learn of the temperatures up there...

Has the makings of a great mini dio!

 

[Peppylepugh]

That was one of Verlinden's coolest releases.

 

[Edbert]

Do we now have to wait until 2026?

Started in about '96, so yeah the 30-year mark sounds about right.

Joking aside, I'm not sure what to do. I have so many sets in-progress, even more stashed away (like this one but less cool), then there's most of my stash (small by most standards) that I do want and intend to build, not just have.

I'm not sure I can do it right, there's a lot of little issues with the kit and I am not very good at scratch building. I think I'm really afraid of trying to finish it and not liking the results. The figure is full of brushstrokes, got a bit carried away with dry brushing back then, never heard of a wash or filter. Pretty sure I can get that straightened out. I think what I should do is try to get an acceptable finish on the interior/exterior of the plane, then decide if I keep going or put it away again.

It is a cool kit, although odd that a waist gunner would be pointing to anything like that, who is looking? The crewman right next to him is facing the opposite direction. I think the answer is you, the viewer, he telling you about the incoming Focke Wulf.

 

[BarleyBop]

he telling you about the incoming Focke Wulf.

Haha, that's exactly what he's doing...
or pointing at the dog about to chomp on his section of a plane that isn't even there!

 

[Steve Ski]

Howdy, Edbert. If that fig doesn't have a seal coat you can give it an oven cleaner bath, brush the heck out of it and go at it again. If it were me, I would start over and work it from there. But, if you can recover it, go for it.

I wouldn't fret about the little stuff while you're learning, it's going to take time and practice, and this fig is a great one for it.