This Kopro model was very cheap,
and it looked weird, so I just had to buy it. But when I started working on it
the disappointment just kept getting bigger. The instructions were a little
confusing, but it isn't hard to build a simple model like this without them. The
cast is also poorly done. And the decals aren't exactly the best I ever saw...
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There were problems
from the start, but that's what modeling is all about, right?
Building the cockpit
was very confusing, and the instructions didn't help much. The pilot's seat was
too big. I had to cut it a little bit so the canopy could fit properly. The
fuselage was very good and there weren't any problems. One of the four
wings was slightly curved, as you can see in the pictures. The canopy was
surprisingly well done and it it was very easy to work with it, even easier than
most of my Revell models. The engine intake covers were scratchbuil t
from
aluminium foil and then painted. I thought that the four thin landing wheels
wouldn't be strong enough to hold the model. Thank God I was wrong about that!
The decals were probably the most
dissappointing thing in this kit. There is a lot of silvering, although gloss
coat was applied before I put the decals on. Some of the decals also broke in
half while I handled them, but that didn't stop me! Matt coat was painted after
the decals were dry.
This was probably my most
complicated build, but it was enjoyable!
Goran
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