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Post by mexmarine on Jan 30, 2011 1:10:21 GMT -5
This is my Xmas exchange gift, and it has to be ready for the Navy Expo by March, so there is no time to waste  For what I've seen, this Accurate Miniatures kit is a "Shake n Bake": everything seems to fit perfectly, is very simple and being out-of the-Box, will make even more easy. Most of the model is in aluminum, inside, outside, well almost everywhere.  |
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Post by Daniel C on Jan 30, 2011 14:51:12 GMT -5
hehehehe, easy, shake n bake...... mine has been stalled for 5 years.....
It is a nice kit though, and be nice to have a USMC at the display.
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Post by mexmarine on Feb 13, 2011 18:07:27 GMT -5
So, unfortunately, I erased the pics of the cockpit and the engine process but this is where the model stands this weekend: Here is the fuselage already closed together, it fits perfectly, with the exception of the landing gear doors, it's a whole story of it's own.  Uploaded with ImageShack.usHere is a close up of the instrument panel. I ended up using the model decals and a punch & die set to apply them to the panel.  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThis is the engine, the model comes with some PE and after painting it looks real enough to me...well needs some oil and grime.  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe wings are getting the anti-skid surfaces first and the base color second.  Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by Daniel C on Feb 14, 2011 14:57:57 GMT -5
Nice looking bird....
I will need a refresher on that landing gear when I get mine off the shelf to finish.
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Post by mexmarine on Feb 20, 2011 12:03:33 GMT -5
Despite the humidity, I was able to paint some of the wings and fuselage  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe machine guns were drilled out  Uploaded with ImageShack.usAnd I even had a little time to work on the tires  Uploaded with ImageShack.usI only have a few more days to finish this "Flying barrel" for the Navy Expo, so it will take priority over my other projects in progress. |
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Post by mexmarine on Feb 27, 2011 1:17:08 GMT -5
So getting closer to the end: The wings got their paint and decals  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe fuselage is now alumminum with a touch of red  Uploaded with ImageShack.usThe tires were flattened and weathered with Tamiya pigments, and the bombs painted in "mustard"  with oils to give them a rough texture  Uploaded with ImageShack.usIf I am lucky, the rigging will go easy and I will finish my Xmas gift this week. |
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Post by mexmarine on Mar 1, 2011 23:47:13 GMT -5
So, here is the model with most of its paint and all of its decals  Uploaded with ImageShack.usAccording to the istructions, the wings are "self-aligning"  , but if it is like the "perfect fit on the landing gear doors...   Uploaded with ImageShack.usWell "Rat's spit!!!" they actually aligned after assembly  Uploaded with ImageShack.usTomorrow I'll add up some details, some LIGHT weathering and will be done and ready for the Expo  |
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Post by Daniel C on Mar 2, 2011 13:22:03 GMT -5
Yep.... mustard.... Bombs between the war were a yellow color. Even early into WWII, until the old ones were dropped.
De plane boss, de plane! Is looking very cool! I want to know how well the p/e rigging fits those wings!
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Post by mexmarine on Mar 4, 2011 13:14:33 GMT -5
So this one is done   Uploaded with ImageShack.usHere are some close-ups that the people in the Library wont be a ble to see:  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usWell, it was a very easy kit with minor hicupps here and there but I think the Coronado Library will be as happy as I am with it  Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by john's junk on Mar 7, 2011 10:49:39 GMT -5
Awesome job!!! Looked like a fun one to build. One would look good with my old Ringo J2f "Duck". Thank's for the pic's.
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Post by uqabufadiqem on Sept 16, 2019 9:44:30 GMT -5
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with oils to give them a rough texture
, but if it is like the "perfect fit on the landing gear doors... 
