Now the coup de grasse, the final details and we can call this a done deal. First was to pull off the maskings of the canopy.
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1. Rising sun maskings performed very well
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1. No residue on the clear parts
2. Aim-54A Phoenix
Next the rear steps are attached under the rear fuselage/wing root area. Where crew member enter the Val.
Then the aileron trim actuators are placed under each wing.
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1. Aileron trim actuators
Now the propeller. Vallejo Aluminum on the face and Japanese Red Brown on the back side. The prop ID markings are applied as well.
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1. Japanese Prop Red Brown
Then it is attached to the engine. Good fit and spins.
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1. DML Ju-188
2. Backside of prop
Now the sight is painted black and attached just forward of the windshield.
The pitot tube is then attached to the left outer wings leading edge.
The tail bump is then placed just aft of the tail wheel assy.
Japanese Naval bombs were painted Grey.
100kg bombs are on the outer wing racks.
The 250kg bomb is mounted on the center trapeze unit.
And that completes the Val.