finished 1:48 douglas TBD devastator

geegad

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finally got this finished been stuck in a model rut.really enjoyed my first build of an airplane and will be having another bash at one soon so her it is if you see anything that ive missed please do tell























thanks for looking in
 

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Your first aircraft. You 'avin a laugh!

That is very, Very Nice John. Five stars to start off your collection of aeroplane stars!!

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But you missed the red/yellow tip on the back of one of the prop blades, :tongue-out: LOL
 

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you've seen it:busted_red: :darn::busted_red:i have not a clue were it went it's probably stuck behind my ear or in the butter...i might paint it on one day but probably wont and thank you for you're very kind comments buddy
 

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Was it a decal !! Thats cheating LOL.

I have the same problem some times with those pesky little stencil decals....Normally find them on the cotton bud I have pressed them down with :confused:

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they seem to want to stick to everything but what there suppose to..a bit like photo etch
 

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Great work John on your first aircraft build,( but i'm going to have to mark you down for the school boy error on the prop blade :lol ) 5 BIG STARS because thats all i can give Great work honestly looking forward to the next one
 

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cheers ian still looking dam thing
 
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Excellent work John, I particularly like the weathering, not easy to get looking right, but you've managed it. Well done.
 
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looks great , done great job for first aircraft ,weathering is perfect ive done many aircraft yet weathering is my weak point i cant do as half as good :terrific:
 

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Cracking John, a beautiful looking build.

5 more from me.

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Really Top Job there ..... 5*

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You guys claiming to be in your ruts creating awesome works like this. Super work John, it has come out tops.
 
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Looks sweet John and nicely weathered! Very nicely done Sir! 5 stars from me as well!
 

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thanks you to you all for your kind comments and your 5's..look forward to my next i think a harrier it will be
 

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Very nice, the weathing looks great.
 

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Top build john, a 5 star job . Its great to see a devastator being built and a nice change to see one in the blue camo, seeing this is making me want to start my monogram one!! cheers tony
 

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cheers for the kind words encouragement and will be plane to see i will be back with aircraft
 
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Yes nice model John. Nice to see a person air their views & propel their way forward in a new craft.

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