Hustling the Hustler

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Yup; she surely is a big burger

Cheers

Patrick

[steve149c]

Big baby that gives a Big Bang! Looks great TC - now just imagine her low level in the Loop!!

[tc2324]

With the canopy/cockpit complete and the sqn markings in place, it`s starting to look the part.

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

She is certainly looking the business

Best regards

Patrick

[steve149c]

She's coming well now TC!

[tc2324]

So the main airframe has now been completed.

Decals all on and varnish coats applied. This kit really is in need of an update as the raised panel lines mean that any type of wash is all but useless. If unlike me, you love rescribing, then it`s certainly a kit for you. The wash however has give the model a `used` look with a couple of `stains` here and there.



Now I need to fit the u/c doors which after dry fitting may be a tad probmatic as they appear to be on the thick side to fit inbetween the u/c legs and fuselage.

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Sure they won't be too much of a problem for a man of your calibre

Cheers

Patrick

[tc2324]

Thanks chaps, finished pics are done and in the gallery.

This will be on display at the Newark Cockpit Fest on the Saturday in June if you wish to see it in the flesh.

Glad I got this done in 1/48, although as already mentioned, the mould really is in need of an update. As you can guess the finished article is big. The width is about the same as a 1/72 Lanc or B-17, but it`s the length that`s the main displaying issue. (No sniggering at the back thank you.....)