Meng AIR Modeller – April-May 2019

Modified parts; key points:

• Canopy and windshield originally had incorrect raised
  panel lines, I sanded these flush and scribed recessed
  lines, added rivets and detailed by PE and plastic rod.


• The maintainence panels on both sides of the nose and
  sides of the engines had hinge details so I scribed 0.4mm
  grooves and added plastic which were then cut into small
  sections to imitate the hinges.


• For the drop tanks (opposite procedure to the canopy) I
  needed to change from cancave lines to raised lines
  because they were wielded together. i just glued thin
  plastic rod along panel lines and they look just fine.

After a final testing light functions and masking certain

areas, I started painting.

The main

components

prepared and

ready for paint

Weld seams are simply
added to the drop tanks.

Scratch-built arrestor hook and Aires

resin exhausts in place.