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Freak
My late grandfather served as non-flying staff in the 322 Sqn. He did go for a supersonic ride in the TF-104 once, but always said that the T-33 was the most fun. It was an old jet that you could just fly around with freely, without the maintenance cost and associated approvals that the Starfighter required. A particular story he told me once is how a pilot asked him to come along for a flight to The Hague. The goal of the flight? Deliver a letter to the ministry.
That's why I'm dedicating this build to him, and gave the backseater a letter to hold. It is a nice coincidence that the pilot model in the back seat is a bit tall, as that matches his appearance.

Nicolas
Great Story about your granddad. Following.

Ekki
I'm in as well.

Lost_Erik
Great progress and I like your connection to the build.

Bas Tonn
Welcome back !! With the longer evenings and colder days, modelling calls...

Freak
How do you make a rotor removable? Make the entire structure removable or cut off the thick part at the base of the shaft?

Freak
I really enjoyed doing a quick build with a deadline and a nice dark uniform paint scheme again. Never thought I'd be able to deliver something like this in just one weekend and a bit! And it motivates me to finish the tough camo on the Belgian Sea King.
Thanks for the likes!
P.S. to be clear, this is not an actual commissioned build but just for a friend who loves the Corsair

Mr D
I've got the Tamiya 1/72 in my stash, will build it after my IAR-80
Nice job 👍👍 it's a really hard model to get a realistic look with 👌

Freak
Thanks, Mr D!
The dark color is forgiving of my brushing skill and Vallejo acrylics, so that helped!
Looking forward to both of those builds of yours! I should do an IAR 80 too at some point, perhaps with a figure inside representing my Romanian roommate. She's in this picture, disapproving of the Union Jack:
Sea Harrier FRS.1, 70s, magnets | Album by Fr3ak (1:72)

Guy Rump
Nice job, congrats! 👍

Freak
Looks like I'll make the deadline. Forgot to take a picture today but all that is left is weathering, some more paint on the pilot and gluing the canopy. Should fit in one evening.