Started 28/08/2004
24/11/2004
Construction has been relatively painless so far
The seat are the kit seats with Eduard PE added for the seat belts and harnesses
12/12/2004
A quick update, showing progress made so far. Afterbuner cans, sprayed with Alclad White Aluminium, Steel and Pale Burnt Metal shades.
Alclad White Aluminimum sprayed on the Leading edges, masked and then Humbrol #154 Insignia Yellow on to the wingtips...
masked and Xtracolor FS15052 Blue Angels Blue. I think a further light coat will be required as there are some spots that are not covered fully.
20/12/2004
Started decalling. Using Yellowhammers decals, thankfully the yellow colours of the decals are very, very close to the Humbrol #154 Insignia Yellow I used for the wingtips and the tip of the tail fin...
without flash - with flash
last picture for tonight. I have just applied some Micro Sol so I wont touch it until tomorrow.
23/12/2004
Decalling just about finished. They are all on, however the US NAVY markings under the wings have cracked and need some left over decals to cover them up.
heres the cracked decals I need to repair prior to applying the final Klear/Future coating.
and a group shot in the display case
