Andrew's FAA Corsair **Finished**

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The Eaglecal decals went on nicely.

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They don't like to be moved once down though! The white is nice and intense. No sign of the colour underneath breaking through. I do wonder if the fuselage roundels are a tad large though.

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And who can resist Droppy McDroptank with the smiley face?

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I've just remembered that I need to add the broken off radio mast. There are also some tiny air scoops, which sit right in the roundels.
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You're a modelling machine, Sir! Not sure what kind, though . . .
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Martin R wrote:You're a modelling machine, Sir! Not sure what kind, though . . .
The Reliant Robin of modelling :ha:

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The canopy almost fits. A little fettling is in order.

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I still need to paint the aerial too!
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I'm really liking this, it looks excellent so far!
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iggie wrote:I'm really liking this, it looks excellent so far!
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Painted the aerial. But it's been a busy day
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Knocked the aerial off again while fitting the canopy... :roll:

New aerial added, but then undercarriage door fell off :roll:

Gave up for the day. Will try again today :)
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Not perfect, but I keep breaking bits, so time to declare a finish!


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Nice work Andrew. Looks very smart.
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I'm really liking this; it has a real air of menace about it!
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:beer: Brilliant build Andrew and well done for being first past the post.

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Blink and you'll miss it! :shock: :shock:

Super build! Especially given how quick you finished.
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Great build Andrew. Looks right tasty in those markings
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