Lawzer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 hello folks, just finished this....wonderful kit. the shortcomings are purely down to me. i went with sky for undersides and raf dark grreen for uppers. I know this may provoke some debate only build issue was the pilot seat kept falling out so i put some plasticard between seat and frame. load out might not be accurate but..... anyway, painted with tamiya acrylics and some home brew zinc chromate... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 BRILLIANT - SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 WOW!! That is an absolute beauty outstanding! I’d be super proud of that and have it on display, in fact I’d bring it everywhere with me and display it at the office, in the car.... I was researching last night and read RAF paints were used on American aircraft based here... so I thinks it’s accurate enough and it certainly wears it well lovely work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 It's a great kit, and you have done it proud! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Hello Lawzer ... Great looking 78th Fighter group Jug ... the colors are fine to me. Your loadout is fine the 8th Fighter command was used to soften targets in the beachhead area during “Big week” the Run up to the invasion. They also flew support during operation cobra, and were used in various ground attack duties post november ‘44. So i think your good. Edited January 25, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Are you back on the airbrush - that was never hand painted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I have to say I love the detail on those tyres - the 'tread' looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 11 hours ago, BIG X said: Are you back on the airbrush - that was never hand painted Naaa - airbrushed Thanks to mrs lawzer and santa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, BIG X said: I have to say I love the detail on those tyres - the 'tread' looks fantastic. I meant to put some brown wash onto them to simulate mud....yeah this is a really nice kit. And it comes with like 3 sets of main wheels and 2 sprues of armaments and a few other extra parts (guess to build different versions). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Like it lots 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Pardon my ignorance but... Are the chequers on the nose a decal or did you have to paint and mask it all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 10 hours ago, BIG X said: Pardon my ignorance but... Are the chequers on the nose a decal or did you have to paint and mask it all... It''s 2 decals....don't look too close though as you may notice the "touch up" paint job as i couldn't quite get them to meet 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Is that the one you bought from me? A lovely job and if it is the one then very nice to see it completed and having gone to a good home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Smashing build Lawzer. I was about to congratulate you on painting the chequerboard until I saw your answer to Big X. Congrats are still in order for getting the decals down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Latinbear said: Is that the one you bought from me? A lovely job and if it is the one then very nice to see it completed and having gone to a good home. Sure is sir! And i recall a real bargain 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Vinnie said: Smashing build Lawzer. I was about to congratulate you on painting the chequerboard until I saw your answer to Big X. Congrats are still in order for getting the decals down. Yeah i'd been warned that the decals may be "tricky"..... it sat built for about 3 weeks before i plucked up the courage to sticker it up 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Lawzer said: Yeah i'd been warned that the decals may be "tricky"..... it sat built for about 3 weeks before i plucked up the courage to sticker it up 😄 Decaltastic matey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Lawzer said: Sure is sir! And i recall a real bargain 👍 You made a better job of it then I would ever have done so pleased it went to a good home! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Very nice Jug there, great job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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