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This is one of the most enjoyable kits I've done. Fit is flawless and everything fits where it should. My advice regarding the main struts assembly is go slow and glue carefully. My method is glue one piece at a time and let dry before proceeding to the next part. I used Gorilla glue for the main struts assembly step.

Anyway, she's of VF-41 Squadron aboard the USS Ranger. I opt to skip on the tail rudder stripes decals and paint them instead. Overall fuselage is Model Master Navy Blue Grey, underside is Pollyscale(?) RC colors Imperial Navy Sky Grey.

Great job Tom. It is a really nice kit.

Yeah, it is. Makes me wanna get another one. Syrcon is coming up in October this year for me. That’s where I got this one for a great price at last year’s Syrcon.

Nice work!
May I suggest that you need a picture from this angle, to show off that beautiful mid-wing design!

Well done, Tom!

That came out great. Has to be one of the best I've seen you build

Very nice!! It looks great!!

cbaltrin wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:27 pm Nice work!
May I suggest that you need a picture from this angle, to show off that beautiful mid-wing design!

I wanted to build it as in flight. Instruction guide didn't give me that option. Such a shame though.

If it had, I would gave placed it near my Rufe as if he's chasing it and shooting it down.

Beautiful build! Love the Wildcats

cbaltrin wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:27 pm Nice work!
May I suggest that you need a picture from this angle, to show off that beautiful mid-wing design!

I had thought about doing another to display as in-flight. If I find another at Syrcon 36, I may pick one up.