Paul J Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi all. I have finally got this one done. I originally built the kit way back in the 1970s, started to restore a few years ago then stalled. So while going through my selves of doom(actually boxes of doom) I fished this one out and set about it. All the original decals and paint had been stripped off and lost one nose wheel. My spare wheels box revealed a pair the right size and better looking than the kit ones. I managed to remove the jet intake rings an pipes, refine them a bit by slightly opening up the ends and gave them a better look, painted them separately before fixing them back on. A buddy at the club did me some decals by copying the original ones from my heavily guarded original un built kit, which I used here for the finish. It was much easier for me to finish it as close as the original kit as possible. The cockpit glazing is a bit iffy so I let them as is, The parts themselves are very thick! Its 1/72nd by the way. Some pics: Just before fixing all the bits back in place and decalling. A couple coats of appliance white used and came out really well. My re worked built model with the unbuilt kit. A further look at the parts etc. Kit paperwork Not e th ethick edging to the wheel bays! A bit mad aren't they! The custom made decals. On the same sheet are sets for the 1/72 PA-28 Cherokee and PA-23 Aztec. I have an Aztec which is waiting for the decals at the ready. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Very nicely saved Paul first one I've ever seen built well done. This kit goes for mad money on the bay nice to see one put together thanks for sharing E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Great job on the ancient and very basic kit ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Very nice, Paul. I always liked the Jet Commander, remembering a few from my early days around Gatwick martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Nice rescue. There's something very satisfying about a box stock build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I remember that kit! Lovely restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Brilliant! A beautiful 1/72 civil subject, which earns extra points. A masterly restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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