This is
the final catch-up completion for 2016.
It is
another anniversary Eurofighter, a sub-project that I have been thoroughly
enjoying, since the RAF has seen fit to paint up a number of special schemes in
the last few years. This is the red-tailed beauty of 29th Squadron
for their 100th anniversary.
Just to
be different, I used the Hasegawa kit for this attempt. I’ve been rather
disappointed with the deterioration in the later pressings of the Revell
version (prior to the new-tool release that escaped recently) so I wanted to
get back to something with nicer engineering. And the Hasegawa kit did not
disappoint. Everything fitted like it was supposed to, detail is nice, and
since I generally produce models without a weapons loadout, the lack of extra
bits in that category didn’t bother me at all. The only stiff problem is the
price. Hasegawa Eurofighters run about $39 from Sprue Bros, while even the new
tool Revell comes in at $14.50. As I may have said before, if you are only
going to produce one Eurofighter in your collection, choose the Hasegawa. If
you’ve got a lineup planned, consider the Revell. I’ll be starting the new-tool
version in a short time, and we’ll see how the engineering on that kit is at that time.
Decals
came from Xtradecal sheet 72-230. According to the instructions, it was flown
by Flight Lieutenant Jonny Dowen of 29th Squadron, based out of RAF
Coningsby in 2015. Definitely an attractive set of markings. No problems in application.
I still
have the 11th and 45th Squadron specials in queue from
the RAF. Then I might do something out of pattern and try a couple of Luftwaffe
specials. The kit markings for the new Revell Eurofighter are really nice, and
I’ve picked up two aftermarket decal sets as well. I guess it is a good thing I
enjoy making Eurofighters.
This is completed aircraft #467 (28 aircraft,
6 ordnance, 0 vehicle for the year 2016), finished in July of 2016.
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