SM. 79
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44 8 July 2023, 21:26
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Thanks guys ... This kit my Dad gifted to me about 18 years ago for my son, who is now 23 years old. My Dad died 13 years ago and now I'm building it for my next son, who is 10 years old, like a present from his Grandad, who has never seen him ...
11 July 2023, 07:21
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Hi Igor, first of all, thank you for the story that you shared with us. I think that your son will really love this kind of present.
What did you applied in pic. 8?
16 July 2023, 11:34
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Thanks Gents! I Answering the question from Moreno - I primed it with Alclad II gloss black base (ALC-305)
16 July 2023, 15:21
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Base colours are done .. Had to strip the paint twice from the tail to the bare plastic because Tamiya x-2 completely failed. Gunze H1 worked perfectly, so Tamiya's x-2 for me is a big no-no ...
20 July 2023, 13:36
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Know that kit and the aftermarket's so well! So enjoy, and be prepared for the main transparency fitting- could be tricky!
20 July 2023, 13:56
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Thanks a lot Gents for the warm comments! Camo decals worked (for someone who wants to use this decal I used 2 sheets - 1.3 to be precise), but I would probably avoid this method in a future. I spent 2 full days and found it hard to dip them into the panel lines. But, I have to admit that the final result is quite rewarding 🙂 My son really liked it, so it found a place on a shelf in his room ...
30 July 2023, 07:33
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Thank you all Gents for your comments ... I am very glad to be back in hobby after 2 years break ...
30 July 2023, 20:13