1/48 Monogram A-37B Dragonfly

by Henry Juarez

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This is the Monogram kit.  It’s an old kit that’s been around for awhile and re-released several times.  It’s got its usual Monogram fit problems as well as the raised panel lines. 

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I replaced the cockpit with that of Blackbox and re-scribed the panel lines.  After overcoming some major fit problems (intake trunks, landing gear, front wheel well, wing roots…) which was easily taken care of with Magic Sculpt and super glue, I sprayed the entire model with a primer coat of Mr. Surfacer 1000, to check for flaws. 

Once I was satisfied with the kit I began the painting, process.  I chose to model the kit after Group 7 of the Peruvian Air Force.  So I used Tamiya’s XF-64/Red Brown and XF-59/Desert Yellow for the two tone wrap around scheme. 

Once the colors were applied, a coat of Future was applied to prep it for washing.  Oil paints thinned in turpenoid was used to fill in the panel lines as well as to weather some control surfaces. 

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The decals chosen for this project came from Albatros decals.  This is a great decal sheet, but hard to find nowadays.  After the decals were applied, a flat coat was sprayed over the kit.  A few more touch ups and various weapons were added to finish the kit.

Henry

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Photos and text © by Henry Juarez