A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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Re: A Starfire is reborn

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Old_Tonto wrote:
TobyC wrote:Just found out both main U/C struts are missing from the kit :roll:
What a bummer. She is looking so cool.

Maybe it could be in flight? I might have some going spare if you need them.
That's very generous of you but I've find something similar in my spares box and will use them
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Re: A Starfire is reborn

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Still looks pretty nice to me 8-)
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Re: A Starfire is reborn

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Not quite what Lockheed had in mind but I nicked two struts from a Skyraider and cut them down to replace the missing ones. They'll do imgo.

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Old Skyraiders never die they just become Starfire donors! :lol: :lol:
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!! :lol:
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Calling this done Reasonably happy considering some of the setbacks I've had with it.

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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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Great job. I've never seen one of those built before.

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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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Looking at the tail markings on the left side view I thought, "Wow, I never knew Poundstretcher had an air force!" :ha:

Seriously, though, that is one helluva nice job you've done.
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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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That's a smashing finish in the end.. now get the Stosser out of the recycling :ha:
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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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That's a real stunner Toby. Top build.
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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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Arcwelder wrote:That's a smashing finish in the end.. now get the Stosser out of the recycling :ha:
Too late. It's now landfill. Thanks for positive comments guys. It's been one Heller of a month. Sorry. I'll get my coat :mrgreen:
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Re: A Starfire is reborn. FINISHED

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Nice work Toby. Shame about the decals but it turned out well in the end.
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