This kit
assembled easily straight out of the box. I really didn't
encounter any gripes or issues during the build. I
chose the mottled camouflage version because it's not a
typical two tone green pattern. Not exactly a
thing of beauty but dabbing the dark green with both a chisel tip and
round tip brush produced the desired effect. The decals
required multiple applications of Micro-Sol to get them to settle down
over the details but look good in the end. Weathering was
accomplished with chalk and a light water color wash.
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My first submission to ARC
was built in a hotel room! I am on the road frequently for extended
periods and thought it would be nice to bring along a
distraction to fill the void in the evenings. I carry the tools and
paint in plastic organizers and ship them ahead to the worksite.
A cardboard box folded out for a work surface protects the desktop
and I do the spray painting in the parking lot.
ModelMaster Acryl paints minimize the need to purchase cleaning solvents
locally but I still spend time at the hobby shop! One thing that I
did discover is that the limited amount of space and time in
the evening forces me to work slower and I complete
assembly steps over a period of days rather than in one
evening. I make fewer errors and end up with a nicer
result.
No masterpiece to be sure
but a nice way to unwind in the evening after work.
Kenny
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