This
is my first time building at 1/32 scale and also the first time using pastels to
bring out panel lines. My overall opinion of the kit is FANTASTIC!! The detail
they included may not be to the max but is far more than what most companies
include. The only problem I ran into was the canopy! Thank goodness for
polishing cream eh! I didn't use any etched parts but I did fashion the seat's
belts from paper and the hydraulic lines from wire.
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The
decals are from the CF-18 standard markings from LEADING EDGE decals. they
are great looking but I did have some silvering problems but I think
that's because the model was painted at 12 Wing Shearwater with the same
guns that paint the Sea King (creates a bit of dry spray). If anyone has
tips to avoid this please let me know! I did use gloss coat but they still
silvered a bit.
Overall
I'm happy with my first 1/32 scale model and can't wait to start on my two
seater! I am having no luck tracking down another set of CF-18 standard markings
in this scale so if some one knows where I might be able to locate
some.....PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!
I
would also appreciate any constructive criticism on this model so I can make the
next one even better!
Keith
Penney
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