F-100D 'Battle damaged' FINISHED

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Seems he has a seagoing friend;
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Grey primer

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Painted undersurface. Now i must paint undercarriage and wheels bay

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This kit definitely benefits from having some primer sprayed on it. That translucent plastic was hard to get past. No offence to your skills Kruaxi. I think I would have tossed this long ago. I applaud you persistence.
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What skill ? :shock: :mrgreen:
You're right, but is hard to give primer before sanding...
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Dirkpitt289 wrote: I think I would have tossed this long ago.
You know... i love impossible missions...
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kruaxi wrote:
Dirkpitt289 wrote: I think I would have tossed this long ago.
You know... i love impossible missions...
True, and I'm fixated on this build. You're keeping me entertained. :mrgreen:
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:-D

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Gee, Kruaxi, that is looking very nice. You just keep on getting better.
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Thanks.
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impressive build
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Gave second of three...
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Looking very nice already. :lol:
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What are you using for your masks? Wet paper towels?
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Re: F-100D 'Battle damaged'

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No, i use Patafix. It's like your 'blu tac'.

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