This model is a freebie from Nobi (Thaipaperworks), and was my first Nobi build. It won't be my last if this one is any indication of the quality of his models. Construction is typical skin, glue strip and former. The formers run large though, so I cut on the inside of the black lines, and even then had to sand a little. A nut was glued in place up front so that the model would sit correctly on its tricycle landing gear. The canopy gave me a little trouble. I had to trim it a bit to get the seams to mate up correctly. The seam lines lay right in the middle of the "glass", and was a little unsightly, so I painted it with acrylics and then laid on a few coats of glosscoat. I detailed the jet intake and exhaust with cones. I mounted the model to a paper base textured with woodgrain and a tarmac section.
I'm very happy with the model except for some of my add ons: the nose guns are too low, and the antenna mast is too upright. That's what happens when you don't research enough.
The pictures are even worse than usual. I couldn't get rid of the glare until I cut the exposure way down, and then the graininess increased.
I'm very happy with the model except for some of my add ons: the nose guns are too low, and the antenna mast is too upright. That's what happens when you don't research enough.
The pictures are even worse than usual. I couldn't get rid of the glare until I cut the exposure way down, and then the graininess increased.
