Not too much has gone on, except for some paint, as we are in the middle of the silly season at work. As I'm off overbroad tomorrow for a couple of weeks, I thought I'd post anyway. I had a few problems with the Falcon canopy- it seemed to be a bit wide- some last-minute planking with Evergreen strip bulked the fuselage out accordingly

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A bit more filling, sanding, priming and re-rescribing and the painting started. I always had a Battle Of France scheme in mind from the outset with this one, so on went a light pre-shade of Xtracolour Dark Earth.



And then the Dark Green (Testor's) and Night (Humbrol 33 cut with a little dark blue). As I built the model, I noticed just how much it resembled a 110 from the fromt three-quarter view. I reckoned that there would be some fairly prominent markings applied to ease up on confusion and prevent Friendly Fire, so I went with the sort of broad white bands sometimes seen on the noses of Spitfire V's.







Looks as though I'm going to have to do a little work straightening out those bomb doors. Radiator exhaust flaps will be added to the holes behind the leading edge intakes inboard of the engines.



More from the Shed (much) later,

Pete.

That's certainly something special - and I like these markings

Sorry to hear the Falcon canopy seems to be a little more wide - I hope I can remember this when I ever get the time to tackle my Battle

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William De Coster / Belgium / Plastic Stories

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Just like the perfect woman doesn't exist, I will never build a perfect model.
Puts me on a par with God

And a great recovery on the canopy!

Regards,
Adrian

Cool looking plane. It reminds me a little of the Aussie CAC Woomera. Adios, Larry.

Field Artillery brings dignity to what otherwise might be merely a vulgar brawl.

that promises great results. A great what if
Cheers
Luigi

This really has the right "look" to it, real sweet.

Thanks,
Allan

Youth, talent, hard work, and enthusiasm are no match for old age and treachery.

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