Remembering a Hero

[GaryG64]

Seams filled in and first coat of camo is down

 

[Pantherman]

Putting down the camo. I want a soft edge to between the colors. I still have the tan to go on, then touchup.

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Smooth. PM

 

[Pantherman]

I have this Vallejo plastic putty. I like it because it has a narrow tip so it's easier for me to control rather than a blob and a painting knife.

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Got the same stuff. Also find it handy to run down a seam or join then wash off with little water on a thick brush. Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Seams filled in and first coat of camo is down

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That is looking great!!

 

[GaryG64]

That is looking great!!

Thanks

 

[Down Time]

To start with, it's a great aircraft, and you are doing it justice.
Col. Peter Joseph Stewart is the reason.

 

[GaryG64]

Smooth. PM

Thanks

To start with, it's a great aircraft, and you are doing it justice.
Col. Peter Joseph Stewart is the reason.

Thank you

Maybe he's looking down on me building his jet...

 

[Down Time]

Thanks

Thank you

Maybe he's looking down on me building his jet...

Maybe feel a hand on your shoulder...

 

[GaryG64]

Maybe feel a hand on your shoulder...

Thanks

 

[GaryG64]

Quick little post.
I finished painting the canopy. I used Tamiya X-25 Clear Green for the green tint to the front window.
I hand painted the canopy because the detail is not as prominent as other kits.

 

[Pantherman]

Quick little post.
I finished painting the canopy. I used Tamiya X-25 Clear Green for the green tint to the front window.
I hand painted the canopy because the detail is not as prominent as other kits.

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Starting to look mean.....Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Starting some panel lines. This is going to take a while, I feel.

 

[GaryG64]

Now that the build is nearly complet (then the numerous decals) there are a few fitting issues and modifications needed and some gaps to fill.
Other than that there isn't any flash and very few pin marks.
The instructions are clean and crisp. however, sometimes a little confusing of the placement of some parts from the direction arrows because the print is small and there are multiple arrows and parts in the same area, i.e. the landing gear.
All-in-all Academy made a decent kit

I'm giving this kit a 4 out of 5 Stars ●●●●○

 

[GaryG64]

I finally got my seat belts!

 

[GaryG64]

One down (finally), one to go.

 

[Pantherman]

One down (finally), one to go.

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That's alot of belt.....looking good. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

That's alot of belt.....looking good. Pantherman

Thanks, PM.
Not to mention how tiny the parts can be.

 

[Down Time]

I'll have to give PE a go some time

 

[Pantherman]

Thanks, PM.
Not to mention how tiny the parts can be.

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Yeah, been there. I had some levers and handles on the 1/48 stuka that were so small they were impossible to cut and ca on. PM

 

[GaryG64]

Yeah, been there. I had some levers and handles on the 1/48 stuka that were so small they were impossible to cut and ca on. PM

Yes. I sharpened a toothpick to a fine point. I might just use the syringe needle.