Esci B-26 Maurader

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the kit
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instruction & decal sheets
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parts all washed up
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i usually start by gluing up the wings
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test fit looks good
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why is one engine different from the other....????
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interior green stuff painted up
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da bombs
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little detailing on the engines
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such as they are
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the cockpit
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ready to assemble the fuselage
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mask between the raised panel lines
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carefully sand the seams between the raised panel lines
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turned out pretty well, just takes time
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had to put shims behind the engines, they set too far back ane the prop was right up against the cowling
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all the seams finished
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engines & cowls attached
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test fit the tail, & something to protect the gun
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props painted
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...
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mask the engines.....
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...and the cockpit etc. Handy stuff that blue putty!
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mask where the tail attaches for a good solid glue joint
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Ah....Primer!
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did some pre shading w/a marker, just for a test
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props decaled & gloss coated
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the guns & glass painted
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color coat, just plain old silver!
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color on the wing
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wings ready for stripes
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stripes on!
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tail ready for decals
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used a marker to highlight the heavy lines
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..and the decals
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i cut the decals at the gun instead of trying to fold them over it
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bit of a gap there...
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...but not bad once glued up
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ready to put the wings on
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one wing on!
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and 2
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Коментари

9 November 2016, 19:23

Patrick Hagelstein
Looking really slick! I like it!

9 November 2016, 23:04

Robert W Martel
Thanks Hagel,
It was a pretty good kit. A little light on detail & raised lines...but it went together pretty easy. I had fun with this one. My grandson thinks it's pretty cool with the teeth,,,calls it a shark! One of my better efforts so far. Regards.

10 November 2016, 01:28

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Esci B-26 Maurader

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