Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - **FINISHED**

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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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First layer of dark green going on....
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Tom has been installed and the canopy attached....
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I don't much mind the weird little canopy this kit has - it almost sets it apart from any other models!
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Well, I had a bit of a snooze on the sofa earlier, so it's back to work on Tom's Spitfire, with this on the DVD player....

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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Excellent work. Very nice progress.
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Last bits of camouflage on, and exhaust stubs fitted....
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Almost time for the decals!
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Two thumbs up
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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All the usual decals are on, plus the codes. I just need to do the serials and the varnishing and she's done!
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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So, I think I'll put this on while I finish off the decals.... :-D

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Help yourself everybody, there's no fighter escort.
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Great job so far. It must be nearly finished by now.
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Indeed! And here she is.....

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A hassle-free build. If I had pushed the envelope, I would have had this done a lot quicker!
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Well that looks to be very sharp indeed
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - 28th August, 0900hrs

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Thanks.

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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - **FINISHED**

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That turned out nice. Well done.
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Thanks, chaps.

I do love these little Frog Spits. Got two more in the stash!
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Re: Daz's Favourite Frog Fighter - **FINISHED**

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Crikey! I blinked and missed that one :-D

Nice job Daren :grin:
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