489 (NZ) Sqn RAF Tor-Beau. Approx Mid 1944.
FIrst off, A big thanks to Terry at Aviaeology Publishing for all his help. He went out of his way to provide me with heaps of photos and advice during the build.
I was going for the well weathered/ beaten up look and I’m happy with how it looks.
Details:
Kit Tamiya TF X
Ultracast seats and Exhausts
Aires Wheels
Decals: Model Alliance (codes, serials, Fuselage Roundels) Aviaelogy for stencils
Some scratch built Antennas from Plastic rod, wire and broom bristles
Paint: Main colour Tamiya AS10 and Mr Color (sky). Various other Mr Color Lacquers. Tamiya NATO Black and Flat white. Roundels were WEM Roundel red and blue
Clear Coats: Mr Color Gloss and Dullcoate
Weathering: Oils, thinned paint through the airbrush and some pigments
More images at my facebook page
Build is here