Build update on 6 1/32 scale AV8BII Harriers commission build for the USMC Blacksheeps
Whew! This is a hell of a project, one that can drive you nuts, especially if the kit is sub par.
The way I am tackling it is by doing each section completely for one aircraft and I figure out any issues during assembly of that step. Once I figure out and assemble the first section for aircraft #1 then I move to a group build of the other 5 aircraft. This seems to be the best way.
I am using the 1/32 scale Trumpeter kit and thought it is well molded there are plenty of serious issues that need to me addressed, especially mistakes and inaccurate assembly drawings. There are also parts that are molded different from the direction illustrations. This isn't a big deal really when doing one model but when you multiply everything by 6 it can be very unnerving.
Anyway below are pics of my progress thus far.
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Rick
Six at a time, that is amazing but it definitely looks like you are pulling it off nicely.
Thank you David! It’s not easy lol!
Amazing progress on this super project, Rick!
Thanks so very much! It is quite the project
I take it you did have an idea of what you were in for with this, yes? 🙂
Lol, I had an idea, but reality is far different!
Looking great, Rick @rickschad
Thank you John!
Great looking stuff
Thanks so much Matt!