Dragon Posted January 24, 2022 Author Posted January 24, 2022 I've made progress with painting the build; although, it hasn't been without issues. As I painted the green, I put a fingerprint in the fresh paint not once, not twice, but three time! Frustrating! After letting the green cure for 24 hrs, I sanded the fingerprints out and re-applied the green, and after these touchups and a couple others cured overnight, I applied the gloss cost. I'll let the gloss coat cure for a couple of days then start applying the decals to the build. This GB end date is coming up fast, but I should be able to get the build complete in the next few weeks. Thanks for looking in. MikeC, mgbooyv8, Landrotten Highlander and 7 others 10
Dragon Posted February 6, 2022 Author Posted February 6, 2022 Quick update The build has decals applied along with a satin topcoat. Now to get the landing gear and various antenna added to get this build completed. Thanks for looking in. Derek B, Kagemusha, Alain Gadbois and 6 others 9
mgbooyv8 Posted February 6, 2022 Posted February 6, 2022 That looks very smart! cheers, Peter Dragon 1
Dragon Posted February 12, 2022 Author Posted February 12, 2022 I'm calling this build completed. Had a let down when I removed the canopy masking. I discovered a small crack in the rear half of the canopy above the left side of the back seat. I must of hit the canopy sometime during the build . I applied some Future over the crack to see if would absorb into the crack but no such luck. What a bummer since the canopy is so prominent on this aircraft. After two failed GB builds, I'm pleased with the build; it has its faults, but what build doesn't. I'll be taking a break from LSP builds for awhile as I've discovered MFH multi-media kits. Never done a multi-media kit and I'm looking forward to something new. ARGH, after looking at these photos, I see I forget to paint the navigation lights! So I guess it's not completed after all, back to the bench..... Thanks for looking in on my build. Lenny320, mgbooyv8, LSP_Kevin and 8 others 11
LSP_Kevin Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 Looks great! Canopy crack is not visible in the photos. Kev MikeC and Dragon 1 1
MikeC Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) Very nicely done , and as Kevin says ^^^ the crack doesn't notice. Edited February 12, 2022 by MikeC Dragon 1
themongoose Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 Really a sharp build. Insignias pop and the canopy looks crystal clear. Camo turned out great Dragon 1
KiwiZac Posted February 14, 2022 Posted February 14, 2022 I can't see the crack, she looks superb! Congratulations! Dragon 1
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