I built this model
out-of-the-box as a break from my usual work. The kit is really
excellent--even out of the box. Beware: on the starboard side tail there
is a square 'window' in the kit that should actually be the APU exhaust. I
turned the window around to form the exhaust cavity. Also, the part for
the spotlight is on the clear sprue, but not shown in the instructions.
Unfortunately, the kit's decals show a dot pattern, so I replaced them with
stencils and markings from Aviation workshop.
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I used Tamiya acrylics out
of my Pasche airbrush. I custom mixed the grey. The 'Hemp' is
actually Tamiya Khaki lightened with Flat White. I really like the
way that the Khaki offers different shades in varying light, much like the
Nimrod's 'Hemp.' Watch the antenna fit--it changed through the
aircraft's career and even varied by airframe.
After decaling, a
wash with tempera paints, Testors acrylic dull, and some pastel chalk weathering
completed the build.
Tom Berres
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