Spearjigs 500D Tow defender Academy 1/48

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Spearjigs 500D Tow defender Academy 1/48

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pictures and spruce shots to follow
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Oooohhh MD500 - very nice, I approve. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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Box and spruce shots.
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Spruces are drying off so I'll clear the bench of its latest occupant, and start it towards the end of the week, all being well!
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Looks nice, I may well have to try one of those.
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Progress so far, Ive deviated from the instructions as I intend to spray the out side then insert the cockpit and glazing.
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Neat idea!
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I hope your fits better than mine! Nice work!
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Camo on but slight problem with the skids.

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Its looking good, the 500 series helicopters are one of my favorites the shape just looks so right.

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Nice in desert camo
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That does look really nice - I do like the later models with the T-tail and high skids.
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