I used Eduard's
photo etched detail set (# 48 206) in the construction of this kit. It includes
the pilot's seat, all harnesses, bombay and turret details, as well as barrels
for the machine guns. It also includes the instrument panel, rudder pedals,
throttle, and control levers. It adds some beautiful detail to a great kit.
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This was the white
box issue of this kit, and I couldn't find aftermarket decals. Instead, I tried
to use the kit-supplied markings. I replaced the "stars & bars"
with spares, and used the aircraft number and sparse stencils. The aircraft
number was oversized, and I was unhappy with the way it looked. Thanks to a
fellow contributor of yours, Matt Swann, I was able to obtain a set of markings
from the "Okinawa" release of this kit. I removed the unsealed decals
with Scotch tape, and applied the replacements. It now looked much better. I
can't say if there WAS a # 307 with the wing-mounted radome, but then again I
can't say there WASN'T. The realistically sized markings are more important to
me than the accuracy of the number. Besides, I like the way it looks.
The tri-tone
camouflage was sprayed with Model Master enamels, applied free hand. I masked
the canopies with Scotch "Magic" (frosty) tape, trimmed with a new #11
blade. The tires are Color of Eagles Tire Black, which I find provides a very
realistic look.
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The washes are
done with enamels, applied over protective coats of Future. I mix the base color
with flat black until I get a shade that matches the natural shadows of the
model under a light. The drybrushing is a mix of the base color plus Titanium
White oil paint. Again, this is mixed until I reach a shade that matches the
highlights I see on the model under the light. This was a thoroughly enjoyable
build.
Bill
Visit my website to see other
models of mine, I also build models on commission. http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/
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