British phantom FGR.2 "Firebirds"

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Very nice save. Looks like you didn't forget
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Nice save! Looks like the patient made it out of surgery perfectly!
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This kit came with two canopy versions: open and closed. Spent a good hour or so masking the closed canopy. What a nightmare. Very little score marks to really get a bead on where to mask the framework for paint. All I have left to mask is the front windscreen but will airbrush the front section transparent blue first before proceeding forward.
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Yep, always fix that s**t! Well done.
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Nicely done! Sometimes it takes some sort of mistake to bring our techniques to the next level.
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That is true, John. Sometimes you’ve got to take that jump and test yourself. It was a challenge for me and I’m glad I did it. I’ve always love to take on a challenge dealing with problems in a model kit. Keeps me sane from real life problems.
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Transparent blue on!

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Next, mask the clear blue windscreen to get ready for paint.
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Nice looking build. Not seen one of these fujimi Phantoms being built.
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So far the Fujimi kit hasn't given me any fit issues. I did come across a 1/48 scale Phantom kit that looked similar to the British "Firebirds" but in different color scheme. I'm thinking of picking two of this one.

It's on backorder at Scalehobbyist.

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagorie ... =d&era=0,7
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That looks a nice scheme. I know what you mean about the stencils. I've built the Airfix FG.1 and got 2 more different boxings in the stash. I couldn't believe how many stencils there are.
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