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Carlos Martin (Torpon)
ES

McDonnell Douglas FRG2 Phantom Airfix 1/72 WIP

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That is a lot of plastic and metal... 
 

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Cockpit done. Only a couple of pe pieces have been lost to the carpet monster. 
 

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I'm not sure if the model needs it, but I have put the biggest shot I have just in case. 
 

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Having a hard time with the air intakes area as usual. 
 

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Lots of sanding, some parts are too thick or have seams, some filling, and some re-scribing. Can't wait for the primer to cover all that.  
 

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Ready for painting! 
 

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My first time priming in black, let's see. 
 

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Pre-shading 
 

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Underside color 
 

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Grey with some blue tones 
 

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Using mig putty instead of blue,-tac for the first time... Fingers crossed 
 

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Camo done. I'm very happy with it. Mig making putty made it really easy. Ah, I did put together a base. It needs painting, still looks like sandpaper rather than 
 

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All glossy and ready for the... over 500 decals!  
 

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I had to take a break from the decals... So I painted the base of the model. I really enjoyed but I overdid the washes 
 

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Finally, decals on! There is a ridiculous amount of them, but somehow I was carried away and put all of them.  
 

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Final assembly almost ready...  
 

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Let's call it done  
 

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I tried to relate the cracked piece of canopy (in the middle), but it is still noticeable. Don't look at it closely, is rude! 
 

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10 July 2024, 22:19 -

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1:72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 (Airfix A06017)1:72 Phantom FGR.2 (Eduard BIG72148)

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