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Old 10-14-2015, 06:41 PM
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The camo paint is removed in stategic places to mimic the full size.. These aircraft were not pretty.. Some hasty paint repairs are evident..


Finally there is some metal work at the rear end. The rectangular petals (Chute line retainer) are cut from 0.6mm aluminium sheet with contact glue, and the metal ring on the after burner is aerofoil.




Some subtle weathering is airbrushed on and around the petals..
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