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Hello everyone! This is my first build on the site, in fact, it's my first aircraft build in a very long time (i.e., over three decades). There has been enormous progress in the hobby since then -- the technology and techniques available to modelers today are amazing and I have much to learn. I thought the best approach would be to do a "practice build", and decided on this venerable kit: I remember building this when it first came out, sometime around 1972 (!!!). Back then my modeling toolbox consisted of a couple of X-acto knives, some files, sandpaper, and putty. I owned an airbrush but couldn't afford an air compressor on a student's budget, so I used Badger Propel cans instead. Modeling techniques I used for the first time include: Resin and photoetch aftermarket items, scribing, proper airbrushing (goodbye Propel), pre-shading, Blue-Tack camouflage masking, and simple weathering (e.g., pin washes). Before getting to the finished product, here are some of the items I used in my build: Whoever invented this gadget deserves a medal: On to the final result after three weeks of work: All in all, I'm quite happy with how this turned out, even though there were mistakes along the way and there's much room for improvement. Nonetheless, this is definitely the best looking Rhino I've ever built, and I learned a lot that I'll apply to my next build. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along the way, and for the helpful tips & words of advice.
