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This was the 2nd
NMF kit that I ever attempted, (with the exception of the ones when I was
a kid with that bottle of silver testor's enamel and a brush) and I was
quite pleased with how it turned out. The method I used was somewhat
unorthodox, and I've never heard anyone mention it on any forums. I
used Testor's aluminum metalizer, and then went at it HEAVILY with 2500
grit sandpaper, then buffed the whole thing with an emery board, then
coated the entire finish with future to seal it. I have no idea if
this technique would work regularly or if I just got lucky, since I
haven't tried it again.
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images below to see larger images
I also did quite a bit of
scratchbuilding, with mixed results, primarily in the engine compartment.
The cockpit is simply painted OTB. I used no aftermarket products on
the kit with the exception of the national markings from the spares box.
The paint scheme is obviously not accurate, I just had in mind what I
wanted it to look like and went from there.
Randall
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