Okay, so the
Eggplane series aircraft aren't the most aerodynamic machines in the world.
However, they are GREAT at one specific function - impressing the girlfriend!
This kit won me substantial brownie points with the gal, and most likely
contributed to the most important thing a guy can get from his girlfriend -
permission to buy more models (common folks, this IS a family site...).
The Eggplane series
are extremely easy to build. They have few parts and fit very well, so
they make a really fun diversion from actual historical subjects.
The only problem I
encountered with this kit was the decals. There are two options - stickers
or traditional decals. The stickers come on really thick, clear film and
look like they would be almost impossible to get flat. The decals weren't
much better - I literally spent hours with Micro Sol (or similar product)
soaking the decals and trying to flatten them out. A few 'relief' cuts in
the decals would have helped. The white and yellow parts of the decals are
also see-through. I painted the yellow mustache and white underbelly, but
if I could do it over I would also paint the tail and the mouth. Numerous
layers of Future helped hide the wrinkles.
Wild Bill
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