Inherit the Wind***Finished***

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Finally have the painting all done. Masking all the bits was a real hassle. But now it is glossed and sitting on it's pegs.

It may be old but has a bit of life still in it. Kinda like me.

Letting the future set up good and the decaling will commence. The decal sheet is from Scalemasters and looks very sharp. But I will test one off the glossy sea blue scheme to make sure it works.


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Very sharp, Jeff and I bet it's really going to look the part once the decals are on.
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Just a beautiful paint job! Can't wait too see her all dressed up!
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Great paintwork Jeff. Looking forward to seeing it with the decals on.
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I am calling this one done. It took much longer than anticipated due to the immense amount of masking to get all the colors in.

But I think it shows that these old kits can be made to look the part. I remember building this kit when first released, warts and all, in an afternoon. Things have sure changed. I am thinking of doing a Corsair in a similar scheme showing the end of it's career.

Thanks to those who followed along or just stopped by.


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Superb! Well done sir. Truely been a pleasure to watch this come together. Congratulations!!
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That is beautiful.
The Academy one I have just got may not go into the stash but may make the to build pile after seeing yours.

All the best.

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Those old Hawk kits surprise me! Boxed-in main wheel wells in a 50ies kit is special, or not?
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That looks terrific!
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Very nice.

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Superb work! Can't wait to see the Corsair!
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Excellent, that really does look good Jeff.
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Now that is a beauty. Great work.
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Wow did that finish up a stunner!

Look very much forward to seeing you give a Corsair the same treatment!

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Very smart looking Jeff
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