MPM 1/72 DC-2

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Got the wings and tail surfaces on. I do not like the fact that MPM does not believe in providing any location or alignment pins. And, it shows in this work. The rudder is simply a butt joint and slid off a couple of times trying to place it and get it to stay put, hence, the glue blobs on the right side. I have sanded down the mis-alignment on the starboard wing as well. Tamiya putty at the wing roots and there will be more on the tail once it has dried overnight.

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WOW!!! That was quick! looking good Lyle!
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It is getting there. Thanks!
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Short run kits normally don't have locating pins and MPM is definitely that. It's looking good Lyle!
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Thanks, Mike. I keeep forgetting that!
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Looking Good Lyle, are you going to paint it in a metal finish?
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Yes. Probably Tamiya Silver Leaf
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Nice! Civvie markings?
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Lyle, your DC-2 is looking good!
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Thank you.
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