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Doubtingmango
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Mr D
Thanks, Appreciate the interest, lm reality new to the hobby about 14 months, finding my way with techniques.
Weathering n panel lines need more learning.
The IAR-80 was decent price from HB and liked the paint scheme...bit different
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J35J
I'm in!

Mr D
Thanks J35.
Nice to have the interest, HB instructions bit weak!
They said to paint interior charcoal black like on the FW-190.
But l checked n the Romanian lAR interior was grey/blue.
Engine building next 6 parts deal.
Cheers 😃👍

Miguel Vaquero
Looking good mate. Following!!

Mr D
Good to have you along Miguel, engine n wings next,
A small amount of the wing is seen through bottom of cockpit, the HB instructions didn't mention painting it first!!
But the fit of the model be ok so far.
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Robert Podkoński
Joining the party!

Mr D
Thanks Robert, good to have you on board 👋😀👍

Miguel Vaquero
Love the idea of filling with acrylic, never thought about it. Does it hold well though time?

Mr D
Hi, Yes lve used it alot and holds up really well , l find the fillers a bit messy and more trouble than it's worth on small gaps.
You do need to allow overnight drying with it for best sanding results.
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Doubtingmango
Brilliant! The putty really can create a mess with finely molded details

NLAWScametovisit
This is extremely clever!!!

Mr D
Yes it has a habit of filling in panel lines n bits not necessary!!
This technique is same as using alot of paint to fill a gap or high build primer ect...just becomes part of the paint layer as it acrylic too.
But it's not for big gaps!! As there is a bit of shrinking overnight.
Be onto marking rivets next step after sanding... Then need to make choices on open or closed canopy???

Kesa Tiho
If anyone dare look away from that then every romanian within a 20 km radius will undo all your progress like a bunch of wolves eating a sheep

Landlubber Mike
Looking really good Mr D!

Mr D
Thanks Mike 👋😀👍.
Ive got the canopy on now, HB do nice clear glass, so I'm having a closed cockpit,
So bit of masking to do there next.
Ive got X2 builds on the go at min.
All the best 👍👍

Miguel Vaquero
I got to get myself a chrome pen. The result on those details look awesome

Mr D
Thanks Miguel, the pen needs a good shake prior to use , if it awkward area you can pump some out n use brush...but work fast.
Best to put a clear over next day as it's bit delicate.

Alexander Perov
Do not forget that the mast of the antenna passes through the windshield and is very clearly visible. This model may come in handy in my albums

Mr D
Ok thanks Alexander, HB didnt make the Mast installation very clear, the show it just glued on the top, will be very weak!! I've seen one build and it's come away!!
I'm going to use steel rod.
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Guy Rump
Following with interest! 👍

Mr D
Thanks Guy.... good to have you around 😃👍

Miguel Vaquero
Looking amazing. That camo Is on point 👌👌

Mr D
Thanks Miguel 👍 the office-tak used to mask.
Will try panel lines n wash for first time on this one
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Jennifer Franklin
That is starting to become an impressive collection. Very nice work. Can we get more pictures?

Prieur Gaël
Thanks a lot
You'll have to look at my modeling club's blog for more details.
airbusmaquetteclub.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Franklin
Nice blog, the models look great on there.

Guy Rump
Very impressive builds so far! 👍

Neuling
I agree.

Robert Podkoński
Me too. It is only 8 weeks now 😉

Prieur Gaël
I'm taking this opportunity to finish some work in progress, in a week I'm going back to work...

Mr James
Great builds indeed. Love the metal finish on the Mig15

Curatorm
Nice album but the last picture is heavilly unclean ^_^

Prieur Gaël
Je sais je sais, j'ai encore un Revell à faire, une croix noire en plus !

Jennifer Franklin
Love the Super Hornet!

gorby
Nice work.

Neuling
Yes!

Dave
Thank you gents

James C
Fantastic work Robert! I love this kit and am keen to build it again myself in this scheme. 👍

Olivier
Very nice.
Not the standard North Africa version which is interesting too.

Pietro De Angelis
Very nice.

Robert H.
thanks James, thanks Pietro, and yes Oliver, this camouflage scheme is something different as the also interesting but more common caunter scheme and I think it suits Matilda very nicely 👍

Simon Nagorsnik
👍👍👍

Robert H.
thanks Simon

Rui S
Really like it. Very well done 👍

Neuling
Very good looking in every aspect! Deserves a diorama or a base at least. 👍

Robert H.
thanks Rui, thanks Neuling, yep I know, still couldn't motivate me starting a making a diorama 🦥

gorby
Fantastic painting - I love the scheme.

Robert H.
thanks gorby 👍🏼

Gary Curling
top marks for an outstanding model,well done

Robert H.
thanks Gary 👍

Ben M
I built this kit too, in the same livery. I found it to be very well engineered and was very enjoyable. I convinced myself I shouldn't have put the fuel tank on the back but that was after I completed it.

Your build is much better than mine! I learn a lot by looking at builds like yours, thanks for sharing on scalemates.