1/48 Hobbycraft CT-142

by Shawn Phantom Weiler

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This was built for the reserve group build. This model is truly awful. It really blows dead bears. Putty galore, the windscreen does nor fit into the model.  Windows are WAY oversized.  If not for the wonderful decals by Leading Edge Models, this model would have met a wall at full toss against speed.

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This is the second time I have built this model. The first time turned out much worse.  One thing I remember is no amount of normal nose weight is enough for this model.  I stuck and empty model master paint bottle behind the redundant cockpit to keep the model on all 3 main mounts.

Not every model we make is going to be wonderful. This is the second in a row that fits the less then perfect definition.  Hopefully the next one will get me back into doing a model I can be proud of.

I'm not slagging myself too much.....Anyone who can build this model, finish it, and not break it in half due to how bad it is....has something to be proud of.

Shawn 

Photos and text © by Shawn Phantom Weiler