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Condor Legion Stuka - Airfix 1/48


Dave_R

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Hi All,

 

I've dug out the 1/48 Airfix Stuka from the stash for this GB.

 

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This will actually be the first Stuka I've built - so good to be adding it to the collection.

 

Dave.

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Hi All,

 

It's coming together now.

 

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(must remember to remove the dust before sticking the canopy on).

 

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It mostly went together very easily and fits well.  The only slightly problematic area is the engine - multiple panels, still not too bad.

 

Dave.

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7 hours ago, Basilisk said:

Great progress and indeed another Blitz build. Did you use a mask to pint the Canopy framing? looks very precise.

Cheers, Peter

Just masking tape and a sharp scalpel - although a pre-cut mask would have quicker and they are definitely the best option for multi- engine bombers.

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Hi All,

 

The Dunkelgrun is on.

 

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The light seems a bit weird today and it doesn't look that to the eye - less contrast and more uniform.

 

Next many hours with masking tape and scalpel.

 

Dave.

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That's coming along very well. You don't know how lucky you are to have the exhausts as a one piece part. I have to fit each one one at a time into holes that are too

small. Can you imagine the flight risk. It is another nightmare of this kit. I've got three in so far and I'm having to take a break from the stress. 😓

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On 1/27/2020 at 8:05 AM, Jpthedog said:

Very swift progress and looking really good. Can I ask how you got the IP looking so good? I tried brush painting mine, but its shocking..... Then noticed there was a decal.... 

 

John

It's just the decal from the kit applied to the panel, which is painted RLM66 and then softened with Micro-Sol.  The dial faces line up nicely with the dial rims.

 

Dave.

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