This Wildcat was
done during last October, during a special groupbuild. Special because the only
rule was to do a kit in 24 hours organized on 1 week. The subject was free and,
because it's the first time I did that, I prudently decided to start with... a
Hobbyboss kit!
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The build was
easy (once again). I improved the cockpit with metal foil strips (seats belts)
and a piece of styrene card (cut and pierced for to look like a Wildcat
instrument panel).
For the painting, we
have the choice between a classical dark blue/medium blue/white camouflage and a
white & grey camouflage. The happy winner is the second option because it's
less common. The decals depict a aircraft belonging to the VC-12.
The entire aircraft was painted with acrylics (Gunze, Tamiya, Humbrol, Prince
August, Revell). The insignia white was sprayed with a Tamiya spray can while
the grey (Gunze H317) was airbrushed. Weathered with artist's oils and the
Tamiya weathering set, once again.
Indeed, I like these kits : cheap
and easy, they are restful between harder projects.
Hope you like it.
Jean-Paul Wrona
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