Airfix Model World – July 2018

the lowered position, the pylons

wouldn’t fit as the missiles’ rear

fins fouled the flaps. This was

resolved as best as possible by

removing the flaps carefully, and

sanding the attachment points

to allow them to be re-fitted in a

higher position. Another minor

issue was the rear two

Skyflash missiles did

not fit as the fins were

impeded by the undercarriage

bulkheads. The answer lay in

careful removal of the affected fins,

as these were not seen when the

missiles were loaded.

The canopy was removed and the

masking peeled away; the mirrors

were painted and fitted and, after

a sealing coat of Alclad ALC-311

Klear Kote Light Sheen, all lights,

aerials and the pitot tube were

added. Once completed, I wasn’t

sure about the model’s nose shape

(it seemed slightly too curved) but

regardless, this classy ‘Tonka’

looked ready for action!

the lowered position, the pylons

wouldn’t fit as the missiles’ rear

fins fouled the flaps. This was

resolved as best as possible by

removing the flaps carefully, and

sanding the attachment points

to allow them to be re-fitted in a

higher position. Another minor

issue was the rear two

Skyflash missiles did

not fit as the fins were

impeded by the undercarriage

bulkheads. The answer lay in

careful removal of the affected fins,

as these were not seen when the

missiles were loaded.

The canopy was removed and the

masking peeled away; the mirrors

were painted and fitted and, after

a sealing coat of Alclad ALC-311

Klear Kote Light Sheen, all lights,

aerials and the pitot tube were

added. Once completed, I wasn’t

sure about the model’s nose shape

(it seemed slightly too curved) but

regardless, this classy ‘Tonka’

looked ready for action!

 Clay-based washes are
a quick and simple way to
weather a model. Simple
application with a brush, speedy
drying time and easy removal
helped to expedite the build.

 CA glue was employed
to fix the missiles and fuel
tanks to the pylons. Kit decals
and weathering completed the
external stores, which looked
highly convincing.

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