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Whilst waiting for decals for the KC-10, broke this one out.



Not a bad kit, no real issues except the self-inflicted gotchas. NOthing major. Not a huge parts count, either.



Got this green automitive tape after seeing it reviewd on a FB group. four widths of 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2. It is supposed to be good for laying out curves, etc. So far, I like it. The rear of the canopy is masked with one strip of the 1/16 and then filled in.

The tape if from Lime Line tapes




Tamiya AS-12 Bare-Metal Silver



Wing hangers



Radome

Color call out was for a light yellow. A few picsw looked more like a tan-ish color. Found Tamiya XF-15 Flat Flesh was close, i guess.

Next is to mask the glare panel on the upper fuselage. One of my favorite things to do. . . sarcasm intended.

She's a big one indeed.

BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:48 am She's a big one indeed.

big enough to catch on most stuff on the bench. It is 1/72 scale.

That's a cool build, Lyle! I've always loved the B-47, they were such beautiful aircraft! I have a photo of my father-in-law standing with a big group of airmen beside one, circa early 1950s.

Thanks, Gary.

Holy Malony Lyle, it's really BIG birds that show the direction for year 2025 in the Lylefactory!



- Kari

Well, that was cetainly not the plan. Not at all sure where I'll put them.

Great progress Lyle. Always thought this bird was interesting - big bomber with a fighter style canopy.

Looks great Lyle!

keavdog wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:12 am Great progress Lyle. Always thought this bird was interesting - big bomber with a fighter style canopy.

It is an interesting craft. I’m guessing the workload was high, but not really sure.

Medicman71 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:53 am Looks great Lyle!

Thanks.