1/48 CT-133 Silver Star

Gallery Article by Shawn "phantom" Weiler on Sept 18 2012

 

 

Here is a model that was a unique challenge. It came out of the box MISSING the port upper wing and flap. I made the new wing out of card, plastic sheet and spit. Hard part was trying to figure the best way to shove enough stuff under the wing to give it a natural curve without snapping the wing apart.

 

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The best thing about this kit was the LEADING EDGE decals. Its a brand new sheet for the CT-133 Silver Star in the Hornet paint scheme. Comes with more options then I knew what to do with. So many options I am going to have to build another one. Even BETTER thing was the extra sheet Leading Edge sent me!!!!!!!

One neat thing as while this model was being painted I kept hearing MAKO 1 taking off from the local airport. That is the grand paint scheme on X 133504 with the giant shark mouth. Nothing like the right inspiration.

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Photos and text © by Shawn "phantom" Weiler