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  1. Here's my 1997 build Sunderland.
  2. Joining you with this kit. 1987 Palitoy boxing of a kit that first appeared in 1959. This one costing me £10, having been donated at Jet Age. A kit that I've built previously in 1997. Photos of the parts. Raised detail, rivets galore, sink marks, and a strange yellow tinge. Almost flash free, this one has very little mould wear. Truly a product of that time, Classic Airfix! Transparencies. Airfix's description of the Sunderland For this build I've acquired decals for W3999 an overall camo example.
  3. Revell 1/72 Vought F4U-4 Corsair, Post War, with Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Jacksonville, Florida.
  4. Matted down slightly, nav lights added, with brings this build to completion.
  5. Academy 1/72 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, US Navy, VF-17, USS Hornet.
  6. Matted down slightly, nav lights added, with brings this build to completion.
  7. Undercarriage. Now fitted with masts and hook, and the 20mm cannons with distinguished this version.
  8. Undercarriage, with extended hook - and fully armed with 6 RPs.
  9. Decals. US Navy VF-17, USS Hornet.
  10. Decals - US Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Jacksonville, Florida. June 1954. Excellent density are register - and very well behaved.
  11. Airbrushed blue. Humbrol 15 blue, with some H21 black added. About 75%25% ratio.
  12. Airbrushed blue. Humbrol 15 blue, with some H21 black added. About 75%25% ratio.
  13. Canopy fitted, edging towards painting.
  14. Canopy fitted, edging towards painting.
  15. Cockpit being prepared for insertion into the fuselage. Wings and fuselage assembled, ready to become and airframe.
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