almost there. had planned on trying to paint some sections today but first rain in 5 months is happening so i will wait and won't complain.
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took time to sand some more and add some more mudd.
taped off the engine nacelles to paint inside black. can't seem to find my airbrush though...
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and these stupid things, don't even get me started. super cool but OMG they take forever. that nose was over 1.5 hrs of glue, hold, glue, hold, glue, hold, glue, hold, glue, hold, ....you get the idea.
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the front is now on it's 3rd "mud" and looking really good. canopy on it's first thick. i was a little hesitant towards all the work of spackling the plane but i think it is gonna be worth it.
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we will finish sanding tomorrow and fit canopy. still need to fully glue in the main wing and center the rear stab. then we go to paint shop and graphics. i want to do a "close" replica of a 355th Hog that is based here in Tucson. we are the "home" of the A-10 so i only feel it is fitting.
@Rasterize has some custom stuff for me and cross fingers this should be pretty cool.
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laters,
me