gamevender Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Remember when kits had maybe a dozen or so parts? Remember when there were actual instructions that used real words to convey how to put together the model? Remember how nothing fit right? Well, here's a prime specimen. I got this in a sort of 'grab bag' purchase and after a few frustrating outings on more modern kits, I decided to just build it and have a little old fashioned modeling fun. It's OOTB with two exceptions. One is I sanded off all the raised panel lines. The second is that I blanked off the inside of the nose intake so you can't look all the way through the a/c. Fit was as you would expect it, but with careful prep and assembly amazingly little putty was required. The finish is Tamiya rattle can AS-12 Metallic Silver. The decals were way far gone, so I used some from the spares file. Took quite a bit of weight in the nose to get it not to sit on its tail, but it was fun, didn't fight me and could have been an award winning model at a 1963 model show, which is when the kit came out. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Awesome, got to love a Fagot. You have done a lovely job on that, very shiny too. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Great job, that's a handsome build. I recently got up close and personal with a real one in the Cold War gallery at RAF Cosford, such a neat and compact little 'plane. I'm adding it to the list of my 'fantasy stash'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I was wondering how this old kit is. I like the AS12 colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Beautiful! Great to see this old one built up so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Excellent build. Kits don't have to be complex to be very acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I can't remember seeing a better example of this prehistoric kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 It turns out very nice. Could not believe that the kit is so old. by the way you have a good taste 🐶 best regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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