Other than intake and
exhaust covers, this shows the kit as built straight from the box. Minor fit
issues around the nacelles were encountered, but for the most part the kit,
although somewhat complicated went together well. All paints were ModelMaster,
and the decals used were from Bingo Decals.
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The model represents
the Black Tailed CAG Bird from VAW 113 based on the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2001.
The deck crew and equipment are from Skunk Models and the base is from Plane
Stuff. Be aware that by the time one puts enough weight in the forward areas
(kit instructions call for 90 grams, but with the wings folded, it took near
double that), it’s as heavy as a small dumbbell ! To further complicate
things, as everything is added to complete, it becomes increasingly more
difficult to pick up without breaking something off.
None the less, it’s a welcome
addition to never before offered aircraft in this scale. With this one, prior
modeling experience is helpful
Ed Kinney
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