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