Dave Ward's 1/72 Revell Kfir C-2

[Dave Ward]

Top surfaces basecoated & canards added

I'll let this dry thoroughly, then out with the brushes
I've looked at pictures of the Kfir, both real and models - one thing I noticed that models show the main & nose gear doors open - which photos of the real thing show is incorrect. The instructions show them closed.............
Photo references are essential ! One mistake I have seen loads of times is the gear doors & flaps on the P-51 Mustang.
On the aircraft, whilst the engine is running, the main gear doors are shut, and the flaps are in the raised position. After the engine is stopped, the hydraulic pressure gradually bleeds off, and the main gear doors & flaps slowly drop. You can see this if you look at any videos of a Mustang start up. After the engine fires up, the main gear doors close & flaps retract. So any model should have flaps & doors closed, or open!
The same thing can be seen on the F-86 Sabre ( but with airbrakes as well )
Dave

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I believe that Mustang pilots are instructed to dump the hydraulic pressure when parked, to prevent the undercarriage being raised while on the ground.
Pete

[Dave Ward]

First pass on the Camo. Vallejo Model Color Pale Green - looking a little streaky, as still wet

Difficult to see where the camo edges are, in places, due to the large decals............
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Second pass - AK Red-Brown. Even though it is supposed to be brush/airbrush, it doesn't cover very well, using the hairy stick.
All the colours will need touching up - not the most successful painting sessions!
The finish looks a little garish - I'll tone it down with a little neutral grey in the gloss varnish coat ( I mean a little! ). Those decals cover about 50% of the surface - they may have to cover a few slip ups!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Ready for decals...................
You can see how much of this small model will be covered. - Decal Solution at the ready - joint session with the PR Mossie!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Major decals added.......................
The decals are rather thick, and they'll need another dose of decal solution to settle down.
Dave