SPA Modeler

grabbed this kit to work on during my clubs' monthly museum workshop. Second Saturday of the month, my IPMS club visits the Strategic Air and Space Museum, and sets up tables to work on. We set up near the "aircraft of the month"--which has a special display at this time, and we build and talk to visitors who come by. There is also a table set up for kids to do a make-and-take, which is always very popular!

here I am with a couple of other members...our side ended up being a 1/72 scale zone


The featured aircraft was the A-26 Invader


there was a -2800 engine displayed next to it, lovingly restored by the museum crew




the cockpit was also amazingly restored, it looked brand new!

But on to the kit!


New release, recessed panel lines...I got so caught up talking and building I forgot to take progress pics! whoopsies. But here it was, at the end of the afternoon


nothing too fancy about the cockpit, just OOB with some tape belts added.

spent the rest of the evening working on painting, yes by hand!

ta-daaa






I even painted the spinner!

Coming along nicely!

Cool museum Owl!

And nice work on the 190.

Interesting...

I can't believe you builds models with these background treasures a B-36 too!!!

BsYamato wrote:I can't believe you builds models with these background treasures a B-36 too!!!

oh yeah, the SASM has a great collection

got a bit sidetracked, but here's the decals and a wash!

only one scheme included in this boxing; a red snake!

Hand painted? Impressive!