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Russ King
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Tempest Mk. II. 1/48 Eduard Ultimate Tempest

April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · · 24 ≡ · 0.7K

Tempest Mk. II of Frank R Carrey. WCO 135 Wing Fassberg Germany Aug 1948 - Feb 1949.

Built OOB.
PE and masks included with kit.
Vallejo Metal Aluminum over primer and coat of Mr Color GX 2 Ueno black. No issues with the decals. Post shading with oils.

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    gary sausmikat said on April 23, 2023

    Nice job, Russ! The NMF looks good.

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    Alistair Gauld said on April 23, 2023

    A Cracker,
    Beautiful NMF as well.

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    John vd Biggelaar said on April 23, 2023

    Very nice result, Russ @rfking
    The painting and weathering give it a very realistic look.

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    Chas Bunch said on April 23, 2023

    Great finish on that Tempest. I gotta get one!

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    David Butler said on April 23, 2023

    10 out of 10- great job! Way to nail the NMF look + weathering

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    John Healy said on April 23, 2023

    Sharp Tempest, Russ!

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    George Henderson said on April 23, 2023

    Well done with the Vallejo

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    Dan Lee said on April 24, 2023

    That is one nice looking Tempest.

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    George Williams said on April 24, 2023

    Definitely one of the best looking Tempests I’ve seen, very well set off by your metallic finish.

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    Bob Torres said on April 24, 2023

    Nicely done Tempest Mk.II Russ!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said on April 24, 2023

    Amazing Tempest, Russ!

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    Alfred van Paaschen said on April 24, 2023

    Love the NMF!
    Very nice job. Good looking cockpit too.

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    guy barker said on April 24, 2023

    Great build Russ. Superb NMF. 👍

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    Eric Berg said on April 24, 2023

    Awesome Tempest Russ. Everything about it looks terrific.

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    Greg Kittinger said on April 24, 2023

    Excellent build! Love the finishing and weathering work.

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