This
Wildcat was completed in February of 2007. The build was straightforward and
pleasurable; I used the now-virtually essential True Details resin cockpit/wheel
well up-date set, and an Eduard pre-cut Kabuki-tape mask for the canopy
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Polly
Scale colors were applied with an airbrush to almost everything on this
model; US Navy Blue-Gray for the topside over Gull Gray underside, US
Interior Green for the cockpit, Reefer White for the wheels and wheel
wells, Engine Black for tires and prop, Reefer Yellow for the prop tips.
The prop hub was hand-brushed with Citadel Mithril Silver.
Decals
came straight out of the box, and went on with little trouble, though keen-eyed
observers may note some wrinkling on the tail stripes.
This
was a delight to build, and looks great next to its contemporary F4U-1A
“Birdcage” Corsair, and F6F-3 Hellcat.
cheers
Jerry Hawhee (Old
Blind Dog)
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