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Here is another one of my lockdown builds, which now that I have taken pictures I realize I need to add the wires from the end of the wings to the antenna mast.  No model is ever perfect so it is probably not the only mistake that I have made but at least it is something I can easily add after the fact.  The kit itself was somewhat of a struggle as the resin wheels were of no use and did not fit and it was difficult to determine part locations.  I used Testor 1110 enamel paint in the little square bottles for the blue as I could not find anything else that seemed closer to the color.  This particular aircraft was flying out of Wheeler Field in Hawaii in 1937.

 

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Thanks for taking a look!

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Very nice build. The blue is close. Well done. I have one in work but now paused for other projects but I will get back to it. I have modified mine with the higher rollover fuselage just aft of the cockpit. This kit looks good finished but is a battle due to fits, etc. Thanks for posting.

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Wow!   Very cool model Harold! 😎  I like the Shrikes; those fixed gear spats really serve to give her a predatory look.   The colors look great; overall, a very beautiful "Golden Age" warbird!  :clap2:

 

edited to add, that's a lovely garden you have as well! 

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14 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said:

 edited to add, that's a lovely garden you have as well! 

Thanks for the kind words but I can take no credit as the garden is 100% my wife's hobby.  I move dirt for her but only under close supervision.  

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2 hours ago, Harold55 said:

Thanks for the kind words but I can take no credit as the garden is 100% my wife's hobby.  I move dirt for her but only under close supervision.  

My compliments to the Missus then Harold!   I'm sure she'll let you know if you're doing a good job. 😉   I'm married too...😁

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That looks very smart! A wonderful model of one of my most favourite 'uglies'. I have been looking around for the A-8 Shrike but it seems unavailable, at least for under a fortune.

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