This
is my second attempt at the Monogram F-80. My first was a released issue.
The plastic was inferior and my paint job was a failure. I picked up this
original issue on eBay for a good price. It was built out of the box
except for the decals. For them, I used the Microscale sheet 48-0163 that I
bought from Rare Plane Detective. It depicts F-80C "Salty Dog"
of the 35th FBS based in Japan in 1950.
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This
original kit was much easier to work with compared to the re-release. The
re-release plastic was much softer and had many fit problems. The original had
less fit issues. I chose to built it with the tail removed and access panel
open. I could not get the tail to fit properly with the engine installed,
otherwise it would have work fine without. For paint, I used Testors Model
Master Acryl and Enamels. For the gloss coat before decaling I brushed on
Future. For the final matt coat I used Rustoleum Painter's Touch Matt Clear.
Enjoy the photos.
Michael Keogh
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