'Thud'
Started in Sept '24 but came to a halt when the thirty-seven year old kit decals and forty-five year old Microscale decals both turned into molecule sized fragments the moment they hit the water.
Now here is Memphis Belle II in all her pigeon-toed, knock-kneed glory - there's just no fixing the stance without investing in a brass, white metal or rigid resin replacement set.
Other than the loadout and new AM decals from Kits-at-War, this is straight from the (1988) box. Mr Color lacquers for the camo, didn't even try to add a wash or weathering as it's only ever going to live in the cabinet. 'Owt much else to say. great nostalgia build.
Cheers from NZ.
A really nice result on this old kit, Ian @ij001
Well done.
Very impressive. I like it.
Nice work, Ian. That’s a great little kit.
What a beautiful Thud, Ian!
Well done!
Nicely done, older decals are always a question mark.
Great job, Ian (@ij001). Your paint and finish look immaculate. You have really brought out the best in this Revell kit. Your build brings back memories. When I graduated from pilot training, they were still handing out a few assignments to F-105Gs. None came down for my class, which was a relief since the assignment was a ticket to Vietnam.
Wow - there's an old kit! Looks good!
Sincerely, thank you to everyone for posting comments. Really appreciate the kind words. Next my Tamiya F-14 is VERY close to finishing now, just the canopy & 'sticky-out bits' to do.
Cheers from NZ.