Category: El-Prez
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Lots of progress last couple of days. Once the pilots were done the fuselage came together quickly. Guy in back is at the controls.
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After 31 steps the cockpit is finished. I used AK markers throughout, these are a game changer for me as it speeds up my builds quite a bit. I will admit that I prefer the brush-like tip of the Game Markers better. Now for the pilots.
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For March Madness I chose the Airfix 1/48 Spitfire TR.9. The build appears straightforward and the detail is superb. I’ve made some progress, painting the cockpit and interior details. I’m modeling the Spitfire I flew in, which is the sole TR.8 built, serial MT818. It will of course be painted in the scheme she wore…
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After a lot of filling-sanding-priming (4 rounds), the Poseidon looks like an aircraft. One more coat of primer to even out the color. The wings are cemented on, that tape is just to hold it in place while the cement cures overnight. I planned to put the horizontal stabs on but quickly realized they were…