Alba (20)

Getting a start on this. The kit cockpit parts aren't terrible. May have to go back and redo the belts, never been a fan...

Unfortunately, the wheel chocks are glued for another aircraft. Should have thought ahead on that one!

AMT/Italeri build always good for teeth grinding, elevated blood pressure and fit issues, but at least the decals were p...

Finally finished, glad to be done with the "fiddly bits" stage for sure.

Still, overall happy with how the stripes and paintwork came out.

Turned out to be a little more work than anticipated, but pleased overall with how it came out.

Calling this one done. Few things I would have done different, but like any landing you can walk away from is a good one...

Antenna is EZ line with pipet tips cut off for the insulator guards.

Only reference photo I could find of the subject aircraft during its time with the 401st FBG at England AFB, Alexandria,...

I think a Mk.IX is next, with the full wing tips.

Finished Frank (mostly, still need to add the gunsight).

Calling this one a wrap. Will try to get some pics with a better backdrop later.

Here she is in the boneyard. I plan to show her in happier days. Love the tail though!