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First real attempt at using photo etch. Large grills not so bad, “simple” bend and fold over less successful only 3 out ...

Finished, added hawsers for ramps from jewellery wire and clear plasticard for windscreen.

Made a bit of a mess with the office… Also no figures, as I want it “in flight” canopy will be opaque.

Assembly.

Suspension, gearbox, drive-shaft and frame. Basic body, construction. Base paint applied.

For an old ‘New” kit, it fits together quite well, still in test fit as the individual units aren’t glued at this point....

Simple out of the box build. Just added a texture to the seats and seat backs with a corse file, whether it survives pri...

Finally cool enough to put some paint down. A few corrections need to be sorted. Before a respray. Nearest to Barley Gre...

Clear plastic temporary to superglue did its job. Is now self supporting.

Cockpit done and fuselage halves together, firewall fitted with engine assembly.

Not happy with the plastic for the main gun, used brass pipe.

End of the first day.