1/72 ICM He-51A-1

by Brian Pruitt

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Wonderfully detailed kit by ICM- great fabric detail, fit, ETC.   Some frustrating difficulties encountered in getting the top and bottom wing square.   I used gull grey with a green water color wash and sprayed future floor wax to give a nice semi-gloss that I suspect was consistent with these trainers.  Bracing wiring was accomplished by using fine bristles from a medium sized paintbrush, cut to size and affixed using a tiny drop of super glue at the ends.   Film windscreen and instrument panel are provided.   Cockpit has nice details which of course immediately disappear in this small scale!   Swastika came from the spares drawer.  All in all an enjoyable build, I highly recommend this kit.

Brian

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