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Owen · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 18:02 pm Post subject:

Looking just slightly stunning Ratch!

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Ratch · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 18:57 pm Post subject:

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TopGun · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 22:54 pm Post subject:

Looking good
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Ratch · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 23:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks

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Vostoc7 · Green Star Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 489 Location: UK

great looking night fighter Ratch...can‘t wait to see the final pics

daniel7891 · Posted: Sat 10 Jan 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

Looking really good Ratch
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Ratch · Posted: Sat 10 Jan 2009 12:40 pm Post subject:

The end run-in was not all smooth

Maybe it was me rushing things

but the rear-view mirror disappeared into the pit, so a bit of scratching there

The aerial mast broke off the rudder and was replaced, the main aerial mast broke off as did the under-wing one, the tail wheel and one of the main wheels also came off and needed re-securing

Some of this damage occurred transporting it into the countryside to get some frosty and atmospheric photos

Its not that noticeable, but I did add some exhaust stains, however, I think the whole thing has a worn and used look

Here are the first three pix

More pix in the GB Gallery, Airfix Gallery (14002) and my Portfolio

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ColinM · Posted: Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:25 pm Post subject:

Hi Ratch

That is a most impressive result, well done, the weathering is especially effective.

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TopGun · Posted: Sat 10 Jan 2009 20:25 pm Post subject:

Awesome
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Ratch · Posted: Sat 10 Jan 2009 22:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks

your comments are appreciated

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glen3312 · Posted: Sun 11 Jan 2009 11:39 am Post subject:

nice one ratch looks real good

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