I’m calling this one 95% done until I get white numbers decals for the tail rudder and nose. This one is done as a F-58 Photo Reconnaissance Lightning in light blue synthetic blue. Some weathering done behind the superchargers using Tamiya weathering sets. The decals had very little yellowing so some concern whether they will adhere or not. So far, they haven’t given me issues until I spray a coat of flat clear to seal them in. I will be hanging this one on my ceiling - most likely the last one since my “air space” is getting crowded as it is.
My thoughts on the kit…
It has brought back fond memories of my first time building this exact kit back in the 70s - warts and all. I did my best to build it better than when I was a 12 year old kid. I certainly did but the same nightmares of my building past of this kit still showed up but I tackled it as best as I can. The difference is I built the fighter version as a 12 yr old. This time, I took on the challenge to convert to a Photo Reconn version when a bit of surgery was involved. So, here are the photos…
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Very nice looking finish Tom! Is this gonna be a ceiling hanger, or do you maybe have a stand for this?
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
Last night I sprayed a coat of flat clear over whatever decals I applied on. I was worried they were gonna lift overnight considering its age. Thankfully, they didn’t.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
