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gorby
It looks like a dreadful kit but you seem to beating it into submission.

Neil
Haha! Thanks Gorby 🙂 👍 Yeah I think that sums it up. Building something 'right' hopefully outta this kit is my goal!

Palo M
Love the Star Trek - original series vibes from the cockpit sadly, that includes the seats too.
Woah, zip ties, that escalated quickly! Photo #8 is a previously unknown secret entrance? Kit quality really looks discouraging, well done on making it look decent! Looking forward to seeing it done!

Nathan Dempsey
I'm definitely following this build. Another tuffy Neil!

Neil
Thanks Palo and Nathan. I retired this one to 'the shelf' a while back, as it was hard going to say the least. But (for some reason) I suddenly felt an urge to have another crack at building it lately. It's an old AIrfix... Enuff said, as you say Nathan 'a tuffy'! You're both kind to comment and appreciate your interest very much. I hope I'll do it justice mates 🙂 thanks also to those who've liked 👍

gorby
Very nice work!

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work overall.

Neuling
Beautiful work!

TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
Indeed a very nice result. What issues did you have on peeling the decal carrier film? I am a "peeler" and it works quite nice I have to say. Maybe I can help for next time - let me know

Andrzej Rygiel
Thanks for your comments guys! @Thomas - I think the main problem was that the surface of the model was not "glossy" enough and the decals didn't attach entirely, when I started to peel them off I took off portions of the stencils too with the decal film. After witnessing that I abandoned the idea to peel the film off from the insignias and bigger decals. What I also read at forums is that when you apply some of the decal solutions on the Eduard decals they tend not to be that "peel-off-friendly" afterwards. Anyway, the top satin coat covered majority of the silvering issues I noticed so it's not that big of an issue anyway - I'll be experimenting with the peeling off on my next builds.

TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
Peeling is tricky and in my opinion every modeller has to find what works best for him. I did some trials and I share my experience: 1.) Decals have to be really dry. I leave them 24h at least, better 48h to completely dry after application and I don´t use any decal setting solution - just good amount of water (I learned that e.g. Micro Sol set softens the decal very fast and if the decal is not in place and you have to manipulate it, it get´s a bit tricky when the decal is soft 2.) I cut the decal in recessed areas of e.g. panel lines and I use Decal softener (and a bit of pressure) to get them down to the surface and leave them to dry completely. 3.) Then I apply a good amount of white spirit and let the carrier film soak it up (sometimes I do that 2-3 times) and leave it for several minutes. Then I rub the carrier film off with a cotton bud (also a bit soaked in white spirit) and gentle rub with a turning motion of the cotton bud until I see the carrier film starts to get off. I prefer that rotating and pressing motion as peeling puts additional force a probably not 100% adhered decal. For me this works the best. Surface to be 100% polished is not a must, but for sure helps the adhesion and I did not see any difference in using decal softener or not. Even using Tamiya mark fit strong allowed to peel /rub the carrier film. I hope this helps to find the best approach for you

Mr D
Looking good 👍
Nice subject 👌

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Neil
Hi Mr D 👋 yeah it's a cute airframe! Especially when you sit it next to a same scale F-14! Hahaha. Thanks for your compliment and interest 👍

Neil
Thanks Guy 😁 you're most welcome to peek indeed 👍

gorby
I built this kit not long after I returned to modelling. It was a bit of a painful experience and I haven't gone near Special Hobby since. 😄
No doubt you'll make a much better job of yours.

Denis Dogadov
I also built such a model.
The wheel niches are in the color of the metal.

Youtube Video

Neil
Hi Gorby and Denis 🙂 Thanks for stopping by with comments and info. @gorby, yes this is my first ever Special Hobby kit I've attempted. I'm not confident I will accomplish that. Nevertheless (with your talent) it's very kind of you to even suggest - chuffed! @Denis, I'll definitely follow your advice, metal finish (not yellow) it is for the wheel wells. Thanks also to those who've liked 🙂 👍

Skyhiker
Following

M boersma
nice start .

gorby
Nice work. I'm surprised you are needing to use so much putty on what I thought was supposed to be a top quality kit.

Damian Güttner
Sören , mein Freund , super Arbeit !! Das wird wieder ein Top Modell

Gerald
Hello Welcome here 😉

Gerald
Hello Welcome here 😉

Robin (WhiteGlint)
A F-20! 👀
Count me in. Cheers!

Neil
Welcome Robin! 👍

Maciej Bellos
Missed it!!! Looking good!

Neil
Welcome Maciej mate. Thanks very much! 👍

Guy Rump
Same as Maciej, following. 👍

Neil
Hi Guy, welcome mate! Thanks for your interest 🙂 👍