them during further masking. To
this end I applied the two upper
surface roundels, preparing
the surface first with a thin
brushed-on coat of Future. Next I
distressed the whole surface with
Flory Models’ polishing sticks.
The upper camouflage could
now be masked, again using
BluTac to achieve the undulating
demarcation. I then applied the
black undersides using Tamiya
XF-1 with about 10% red added
(this is a really nice paint to use,
but it is very matt, and thus prone
to scrapes and finger marking).
Not wanting to have the surface
marred, I did some very light
distressing as I had for the upper
surfaces, deliberately leaving
some of the corners and edges cut
back through the black to indicate
wear before applying a light coat
of Games Workshop Citadel Purity
Seal Satin from a rattle can.DECALS
The decals themselves are easy
to use, although as with other
Airfix models I’ve done recently,
they’re rather thick, even though
there is minimal backing. Tamiya
X-86 helps to blend them into
the black paintwork. I prepared
the surfaces for decals using a
black-tinted coat of Tamiya X-
clear, and a final seal coat of
dilute Tamiya XF-86 matt applied
patchily to restore the matt finish.
Given the aircraft’s
construction, there are few panel
lines to emphasise, but I did
some post-shading with straight
XF-1; to be honest, though, it
barely shows. This was followed
by some minor streaking of the
airframe using highly diluted
Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown. I used
the same mix to add some depth
to the control surface hinge lines
before using pastel chalks to add a
matt dusty finish in some areas.Each nacelle front/engine assembly is made up of 8 parts. A future switch
to Hercules engines would be straightforward.Each FN-5 turret is made up of five parts and has rather simplified
internals. The glazing is very clear however.The airframe masked and ready for paint, together with some of the components to be added at the
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