Mike C Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Hi all... I've just started a new project as part of the Colourful Aerobatics Plane GB. I picked this up from LuckyModel as part of their special offer for only $5 quite some time ago. I will be building this plane in-flight. However, rather than using my signature mini-tripod, I'll be mounting this little bird (and it is LITTLE!) on Italeri Display Stand. The main reason is because of the small size of the plane, putting a domed nut inside the fuselage for the mini-tripod will be problematic. This kit is one of those "easy to build" ones (Skill Level 1), just one step up from "Snap-Tite". Despite this, I find the surface details to be excellent. Here's where things are at right now: 'Later! Edited October 26, 2017 by Mike C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iwan_canobi Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I built one of these a few years ago before I started taking my time with them, nice little model and does go together easily! I completely messed up the decals though, the white arrow on the underside is quie hard to get on without it tearing! Look forward to seeing the finished result! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eri Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I wanted to order this but decided to get the T1 MK51 and an italeri Hawk 100. Will be painting both black. A project to start in 2 weeks time when I m on a long break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Der Grüne Punkt Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I built it for my son's cradle mobile, it's a nice kit but you'll need some filler doh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I built it for my son's cradle mobile, it's a nice kit but you'll need some filler doh. I'm sure it will need filler. I've never seen any models that can be built without filler. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wow look at this, I think it was my first model kit, I would have been around 7 years old... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Made a very nice progress today. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised considering how simple this kit is. 'Later! Edited October 26, 2017 by Mike C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Forgot to upload the pic of the cockpit. Pretty darned basic.... Also spray painted the pilots with Gunze Aqueous H86 (Red Madder). My wife laughed when she saw these pilot figures, with their heads stuck in Blu Tack! 'Later! Edited October 26, 2017 by Mike C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Mike, GOOD WORK... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) I've been pecking away at this for some time, but have not really got the chance to take too many pics... As at today, I've sprayed a layer of Gunze Aqueous "Red Madder". 'Later! Edited October 26, 2017 by Mike C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) I'm a bit upset right now. The right-hand white strip under the cockpit was somehow screwed up. I'm currently trying to spray paint that (minus the coat of arms). Edited July 1, 2012 by Mike C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Mike I have spare decals, I am building mine in the earlier scheme using the Matchbox kit decals sheet. I you want another stripe let me know and I can send it to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Mike I have spare decals, I am building mine in the earlier scheme using the Matchbox kit decals sheet. I you want another stripe let me know and I can send it to you. AWESOME!!! I'll PM you my address. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Finished this little project. See the finished pics HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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