Hasegawa 1/72 F-117A Nighthawk

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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 F-117A Nighthawk

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Ceaser_Sa1ad wrote:Have you entirely gotten rid of the streaks? Sounds kind of exhausting to do it with a sponge
Pretty much, there are some still there but they're far less noticeable. I'm looking forward to doing the next build where there will be no brushed on clears - just sponged - just to see how well it comes out.

It took about 4-5 minutes per coat, it's pretty easy.
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Huh! I must not be seeing the size of the model completely right. Good job then!
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It's still a sizable model in 1/72, bigger than an Eagle, it's just a quick technique. Put a few drops on a sponge and dab it directly on the model, moving it about and getting it even, then over dab with a dry sponge to remove airbubbles etc. then repeat until you've completed a coat.
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'tis finished :-D

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I'm rather pleased with it - it has it's faults yes, but not too bad.

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Very well done! Looks the part!
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Thanks Lyle!
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:shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:

Looks good Stuart!
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Magnificent job Stuart! Way to go man! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:
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Sweet! That is a very cool and weird aircraft, and you have done a really nice job! No streaking in the paint as far as I can see
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The pictures are too dark, Stuart...no, wait, it's a BLACK airplane! Nice work!
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