VV's _very_ yellow winged Monospar **Finished**

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Looks like a result!
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Nice work with the masking and the painting.

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That's looking rather impressive!

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Finished!

Control surface balance horns were scratchbuilt. Radiator ring was bare metal foil strip.

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Remind me never to use yellow ever ever again.

I'll upload more shots tomorrow when I can get the iPad onto wifi. This camera is a piece of junk. The pad works far better.
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Well Done, it has been interesting !
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Good finish, VV.
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Great result.
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Thanks, all :grin:

Here are a few more snaps, showing off all the blemishes... :-|

I really must use a more flattering light for these shots.

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Very good!
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Yep. I was right. That is definitely an eye-catcher. Very nice.
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WOW, that's bright. Nice finish.
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Thanks all :)

Apart from the canopy framing, I'm pretty happy with it. It definitely says "I'm here!!! Look at me!!!"
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