tosouthern66 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Here is my first kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Update 9/18/2017 1754 Edited September 18, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Its been quite a while since I built this particular model... maybe about 20+ years ago. Is there any pointers with any areas of concern? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Brendon If the molds were newer then there wouldn't be any issues. This kit is from the old molds and I have some issues. It could just be me but there are fit issues. Where you see the white putty at there was a major step there between the front half and back half. No matter how I lined it up there was that step. Also where the bottom of the wing inserts into the upper fuselage didn't fit all that well. It was slightly warped and I did not catch it until the glue had set. Just like all their 1/72nd kits the engraved panel lines are very shallow. All I can say is take it slow and easy when building it. I have one more of these in the stash and when I build it and if I remember. I am going to try and un warp and change the fit in areas with a hot water soak and adjustment. I do not know if that will work or not but will be trying it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) Got a little paint down on Saturday-Sunday. Will have some touch ups to do plus lay down some Alclad 2 Aluminum and Magnesium. Edited September 24, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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