This has been one
project I have enjoyed from day one. Trumpeter's kit is nice and I built it
mostly as it comes in the box. Extra detailing in the engine compartment and
cockpit were added. Most of the extras came from bits of everything imaginable
and a set of seat belts by Cutting Edge.
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I used the kits decals, which are
thin and looked good. I was not convinced by choice of colour for the
identification band and code letters. I decided to paint the band and letters in
³Sky type S². All of my research pointed me towards that particular colour. In
order to use the kits decals I had to make a mixture of setting, softening and
adhesive solutions to help the decals snug down. The concoction worked as a
charm! There was no decal film silvering and the decals really conformed even to
the smallest of details.
I hope to have
this kit finished by the end of the month. I moved to a new home in the
summer and not until now I have started to work on models again.
Happy modeling!
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