Post by Craig Sargent on May 19, 2008 10:03:21 GMT 12
Needed an anti-AMS project after my other 3 current builds were sagging due to lack of interest. Almost out of the box. Drilled out the intake scoop, added nav lights from CMK resin items, added the GPS dome behind the rear fuselage nav light, changed the props for some more accurately shaped ones (kit ones are too short and anemic), replaced all pitot tubes with copper wire and drilled the missing sensor windows on the turret. Decals are all done on the ALPS.
Still have to paint the underwing pitots, give the model a light weathering, wash and matt coat, paint the tyres and fill the sensor windows.
On to the pics
Overall view of the model - painted Gunze H308 FS36375. Note that there is clearance between the tail wings and the ground, but only about 2mm (a scale clearance!)
Sensor turret with added windows and copper wire nose pitot
Tail area showing new prop, GPS dome, nav light and Italian Air Force markings produced on the ALPS.
Overall underside view
Funny thing is Italeri have just announced a rebox of this kit with Italian markings:
Still have to paint the underwing pitots, give the model a light weathering, wash and matt coat, paint the tyres and fill the sensor windows.
On to the pics
Overall view of the model - painted Gunze H308 FS36375. Note that there is clearance between the tail wings and the ground, but only about 2mm (a scale clearance!)
Sensor turret with added windows and copper wire nose pitot
Tail area showing new prop, GPS dome, nav light and Italian Air Force markings produced on the ALPS.
Overall underside view
Funny thing is Italeri have just announced a rebox of this kit with Italian markings: