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I hope everyone had a happy new year as we plunge headlong into 2018 and all the challenges and joys that the year holds for us. The big news of course is the Wingnut Wings Mystery Model planned for a February release. I wonder what it is?
Thanks RAGIII for checking in and posting your comments. I see that you got one and will be starting yours soon. So, no major "gotchas" since my last post. I managed, with sanding and filing, to "fix" the engine hood.
It's not perfect, but it's better than it was and another reminder to pay attention!
I also experimented with some different type of preshading for the rudder. I used the same technique as I use for the CDL Undersurfaces. Not sure I like it. I will leave it along, but it needs some tweaking.
The underside is preshaded and painted using a mix called out for the SARD Aircraft in the instructions. It's darker, I presume because the aircraft was used in the nightfighter role.
Here on the upper surfaces you can see the rib highlights. I was thinking of doing another pass, but I know how that can be too much, so I am leaving it alone. I will be doing a final mist coat and it will tone it down a bit. Otherwise I like it.
In the image below you can make out the rib detail on the fuselage spine and sides. I wanted it to be a little more subtle, but will content myself with it rather than go over it "one more time" and loose it all.
The next phase will be decaling, rigging, getting it up on it's undercarriage and final assembly of the smaller details.
I will be posting in the completed model section when I get it wrapped it up.
Except for my missing the oil tank, it has been an enjoyable build with little to no fit problems. A very enjoyable build. I hope my log will be helpful when the modelers here that are building their's get to it.
