Picked up this kit more for its box art (have framed it too...) than for the
model and its very unique livery of the actual aircraft that flew with the 32nd
Sqn. of the Indian Air Force. This particular aircraft belonged to the "Thunderbirds"
sqn. based in Jodhpur AFS. This unique scheme was painted for the Commanding Officer of the
Sqn.
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The kit was pretty basic in detail though it really stands out if enough PE
parts are added to enhance the details. Also, the kit does not provide the wheel/landing gear detail of the
"BMK" version that served with the Indian air Force.
The build was pretty straightforward with the only exception being the placement of the fin. Had to rework multiple times to get it perfectly
vertical w.r.t the wings. Learnt a lot about sequence in building this kit for sure!!
The kit was primed and painted with flat black as a base coat. Random panels were selected on the fuselage and wing sections to receive a thinned out
coat of very dark grey to break the monotony of an all black paint job.