AREA 88: F-8E Crusader (SHIN + BORIS)
Ahhh... what a familiar box.
Lots of parts to play with.
Let’s start with PE for the cockpit.
Cockpits sorted out... even though I lost the very first, tiny, little PE bit... grrr...
All the mini assemblies are ready to go.
And... we have assembly...
Wings put together, and more bits to be painted white, all ready to go.
A bit of black basing... why not?
White went on alright, now for some masking.
Two of three colours in the books... next up is the blue.
Masked and painted blue... but wait...
Damn! The seam is still pretty visible. I guess I need to fix it.
Also looks like I need to blend the edges a bit better. Time for more paint!
Very carefully added just a tiny bit of putty.
Repainted blue looks good. Now masked for the aluminium.
The aluminium along the edges, but there always seems to be a bit of overspray. Needs more touch ups.
And now for the other... bits.
The wheels need paint too I guess!
Undercarriage assembly underway...
Slight pause while I test a theory... did I really buy 4... no wait 5 Crusader kits?
Nose and cockpit painting complete.
Now to add the canopy.
Painting complete... and the wash really brings out the panel details.
I won't rush the decals... I WON'T RUSH THE DECALS!
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4 June 2024, 23:27 -
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A twin build of the F-8E Crusaders flown by Shin and Boris in the Area 88 manga.
